nasonex

Frequently asked questions

What does Nasonex treat?

Nasonex (Mometasone Furoate) may be used to treat facial dermatoses, foot dermatoses, hand dermatoses, inflammation, leg dermatoses, pruritus, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Nasonex work?

Nasonex is a corticosteroid. Corticosteroids mimic the body's natural stress hormone cortisol: they enter cells and bind a glucocorticoid receptor that switches off genes for inflammatory chemicals, calming swelling, redness, and an overactive immune response.

How is Nasonex rated?

pharmaranks gives Nasonex a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Nasonex cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $0.41 per gm, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins. Pharmacies pay less for a same-class option, Desoximetasone — about $0.40 on the same basis.

Is there a coupon or discount for Nasonex?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Nasonex. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Nasonex?

Nasonex is marketed by Organon. You can see Organon's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Nasonex a brand-name or generic drug?

Nasonex is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Mometasone Furoate. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Mometasone Furoate are available — ask your pharmacist.

Is Nasonex available over the counter?

No. Nasonex is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Nasonex come in?

Nasonex is currently marketed as spray/inhaler, metered, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Nasonex?

Nasonex is classified as corticosteroid, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Nasonex FDA-registered?

Nasonex is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA020762. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Nasonex been recalled by the FDA?

Nasonex has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Nasonex safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Nasonex a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.