Mometasone Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 3, 2023.

Applies to mometasone: inhalation aerosol powder, inhalation powder. Other dosage forms:

• implantation implant

Serious side effects of Mometasone

Along with its needed effects, mometasone may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking mometasone:

More common

• Body aches or pain
• cold or flu-like symptoms
• congestion
• cough
• dryness or soreness of the throat

Less common

• Diarrhea
• fever or chills
• loss of appetite
• lower back or side pain
• nausea
• stomach pain

Rare

• White patches inside the nose or mouth

Incidence not known

• Blurred vision
• difficulty swallowing
• dizziness
• fast heartbeat
• hives, itching
• large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
• tightness in the chest
• trouble breathing
• unusual tiredness or weakness

Other side effects of Mometasone

Some side effects of mometasone may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

• Difficulty with moving
• discouragement
• feeling sad or empty
• headache
• increased abdominal or stomach pain and cramping during menstrual periods
• irritability
• joint pain
• lack of appetite
• loss of interest or pleasure
• muscle pain or stiffness
• nasal burning and irritation
• stomach discomfort following meals
• stuffy or runny nose
• tiredness
• trouble concentrating
• trouble sleeping
• unexplained runny nose or sneezing
• upset stomach

Less common

• Accidental injury
• bladder pain
• bloated
• bloody mucus or unexplained nosebleeds
• bloody or cloudy urine
• difficult, burning, or painful urination
• excess air or gas in stomach or intestines
• frequent urge to urinate
• full feeling
• general feeling of discomfort or illness
• lower back or side pain
• menstrual changes
• passing gas
• post-procedure pain
• shivering
• sweating
• vomiting

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to mometasone: inhalation aerosol, inhalation aerosol powder.

Gastrointestinal

Very common (10% or more): Oral candidiasis

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Dry mouth and throat, dyspepsia^[Ref]

In clinical trials, gastroenteritis and vomiting occurred with an incidence of at least 1% but less than 3%.^[Ref]

Nervous system

Very common (10% or more): Headache^[Ref]

Respiratory

Very common (10% or more): Nasopharyngitis, allergic rhinitis, upper respiratory infection

Common (1% to 10%): Sinusitis, bronchitis, pharyngitis, dysphonia, epistaxis, nasal irritation, respiratory disorder

Postmarketing reports: Asthma aggravation, which may include cough, dyspnea, wheezing and bronchospasm^[Ref]

Genitourinary

Common (1% to 10%): Dysmenorrhea, urinary tract infection (in pediatrics)^[Ref]

Musculoskeletal

Common (1% to 10%): Musculoskeletal pain, back pain, myalgia^[Ref]

Other

Common (1% to 10%): Fatigue, flu-like symptoms, pain, earache, infection, fever and bruise (in pediatrics)^[Ref]

In clinical trials, fatigue, flu-like symptoms, pain, earache, and infection occurred with an incidence of at least 1% but less than 3%.^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Palpitations^[Ref]

Metabolic

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Weight increase^[Ref]

Ocular

Rare (less than 0.1%): Glaucoma, cataracts

Postmarketing reports: Vision blurred^[Ref]

Psychiatric

Frequency not reported: Psychomotor hyperactivity, sleep disorders, anxiety, depression or aggression^[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

Postmarketing reports: Immediate and delayed hypersensitivity reactions including rash, pruritus, angioedema and anaphylactic reaction^[Ref]

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Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.

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