Mometasone nasal and Pentasa

• Generic Name: mometasone nasal
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Nasonex, Propel, Sinuva, Propel Mini, Propel Contour

Mometasone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Mometasone nasal (for use in the nose) is used to treat nasal symptoms of seasonal or year-round allergies, including congestion, sneezing, and runny nose. Mometasone nasal is approved for this use in adults and children who are at least 2 years old.

Mometasone nasal is also used to prevent seasonal allergy symptoms in adults and children who are at least 12 years old.

Mometasone nasal is used to treat nasal polyps only in adults.

Mometasone may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: mesalamine
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Apriso, Asacol HD, Delzicol, Lialda, Pentasa, Canasa, Canasa Pac, Rowasa, SfRowasa

Pentasa (mesalamine) affects a substance in the body that causes inflammation, tissue damage, and diarrhea.

Pentasa is used to treat mild to moderate ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease in adults.

Pentasa is also used to prevent the symptoms of ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease from recurring.