Elonide Dosage/Direction for Use

After initial priming of the ELONIDE Nasal Spray pump (5 sprays, until a uniform spray is observed), each spray delivers approximately 0.1 ml of mometasone furoate suspension, containing mometasone furoate equivalent to 50 micrograms mometasone furoate. If the spray pump has not been used for 14 days or longer, it should be reprimed with 2 sprays, until a uniform spray is observed, before next use.
Shake container well before each use.
Seasonal allergic or perennial rhinitis: Adults (including geriatric patients) and adolescents: The usual recommended dose for prophylaxis and treatment is two sprays (50 micrograms/spray) in each nostril once daily (total dose 200 micrograms). Once symptoms are controlled, dose reduction to one spray in each nostril (total dose 100 micrograms) may be effective for maintenance.
If symptoms are inadequately controlled, the dose may be increased to a maximum daily dose of four sprays in each nostril once daily (total dose 400 micrograms). Dose reduction is recommended following control of symptoms.
Clinically significant onset of action occurs as early as 12 hours after the first dose.
Children between the ages of 3 and 11 years: The usual recommended dose is one spray (50 micrograms/spray) in each nostril once daily (total dose 100 micrograms).
Administration to young children should be aided by an adult.
Nasal polyposis: Adults (including geriatric patients) and adolescents 18 years of age and older: The usual recommended dose for polyposis is two sprays (50 micrograms/spray) in each nostril twice daily (total daily dose of 400 mcg). Once symptoms are adequately controlled, dose reduction to two sprays in each nostril once daily (total daily dose 200 mcg) is recommended.
Acute Rhinosinusitis: Adults (including geriatric patients) and adolescents 12 years of age or older: The usual recommended dose for acute rhinosinusitis is two sprays (50 micrograms/spray) in each nostril twice daily (total daily dose of 400 micrograms). If no improvement is seen after 15 days of twice daily administration, alternative therapies should be considered. If symptoms worsen during treatment, the patient should be advised to consult their physician.
DIRECTION FOR USE: 1. Blow the nose gently to clear nostrils.
2. Shake the bottle gently. Remove the cap.
3. For first time use, hold the bottle upright and fill the pump by pressing the nozzle downwards and releasing it 5 times, until a fine spray is produced.
4. Close one nostril with finger. Hold the bottle upright and insert the nozzle into the nostril as far as is comfortable. Whilst breathing in gently through the nose with the mouth closed, press the bottle upwards once to deliver one spray.
5. Breathe out through the mouth.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the other nostril.
7. For patients aged 12 years and older, steps 4, 5 and 6 should be repeated once more to achieve the recommended dosage of 2 sprays into each nostril.
8. To keep the spray nozzle clean, wipe it carefully with a clean tissue after each use and replace back the cap.
If the nasal spray has not been used for 2 weeks or more, it needs to be sprayed once into the air before use. The nozzle should be pointed away while doing this. Always shake the bottle gently before use.
If the spray does not work and it may be blocked, clean it as follows. (See Directions for Cleaning as follows). NEVER try to unblock it or enlarge the tiny spray hole with a pin or other sharp object because this will destroy the spray mechanism.
The nasal spray should be cleaned at least once a week or more often if it gets blocked.
Directions for Cleaning: 1. Remove the cap and pull off the spray nozzle only.
2. Soak the dust-cap and spray nozzle in warm water for a few minutes, and then rinse under cold running tap water.
3. Shake or tap off the excess water and allow to air-dry.
4. Re-fit the spray nozzles.
5. Prime the unit as necessary until a fine mist is produced and use as normal.