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Metatop Nasal Spray

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Product introduction

Metatop Nasal Spray is a medicine used to prevent and treat allergic symptoms like sneezing and runny nose due to allergies, nasal congestion, and nasal polyps. It works by reducing swelling and irritation in your nose and belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids.

You should always use Metatop Nasal Spray as advised by your doctor. To get the full benefit of the medicine you should take it regularly. Blow your nose gently before using it, keep one nostril closed while applying the medicine into the other, and then sniff hard to make sure it reaches deep into the nose. Repeat for the other nostril.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nasal irritation, sore throat, wheezing, nosebleed, upper respiratory tract infection, viral infections, and vomiting. If you are worried about any of the side effects, let your doctor know. Your doctor might be able to help you cope with the side effects. In general, you should try to avoid situations which make your symptoms worse (things like pollen and dust mites) and it’s best not to smoke.

Before using this medicine, you should ask your doctor for advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. It is important to discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Let your doctor also know if you have any other medical conditions taking any other medicines.

Uses of Metatop Nasal Spray

  • Treatment and prevention of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
  • Treatment of Nasal congestion (blocked nose)
  • Treatment of Nasal polyps

Benefits of Metatop Nasal Spray

In Treatment of Nasal congestion (blocked nose)

Metatop Nasal Spray helps shrink the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours. It is a safe medicine which can be used to treat congestion caused by colds or allergies such as hay fever. It should be used as prescribed and should not be taken for too long. Talk to your doctor if your symptoms do not improve.

In Treatment of Nasal polyps

Metatop Nasal Spray reduces inflammation and shrinks the polyps. It helps relive symptoms like nasal congestion, runny nose, and sneezing associated with nasal polyps. By targeting the underlying inflammation, this medicine helps improve nasal airflow and overall quality of life for individuals with nasal polyps.

Side effects of Metatop Nasal Spray

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Metatop

  • Nasal irritation
  • Sore throat
  • Nosebleeds
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Viral infection
  • Vomiting
  • Wheezing

How to use Metatop Nasal Spray

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Insert the bottle tip into one nostril and close the other nostril. Direct the spray towards the sides of your nostril, away from the cartilage dividing the two sides of your nose. As you spray, breath gently and keep the head upright. Repeat the same process for the other nostrils.

How Metatop Nasal Spray works

Metatop Nasal Spray is a steroid. It gets absorbed into the cells of the inner surface of the nose and works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers that cause inflammation (swelling) and allergies. This relieves blocked or runny nose, sneezing and sinus discomfort, and other symptoms caused by nasal congestion and nasal polyps.

Safety advice

Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Metatop Nasal Spray may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Metatop Nasal Spray is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Metatop Nasal Spray?

If you miss a dose of Metatop Nasal Spray, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

  • The right way to use the nasal spray:
    • Shake the bottle before using the medicine. 
    • Clean your nose thoroughly before using the medicine.
    • Insert the bottle tip into one nostril and close the other nostril. 
    • Direct the spray towards the sides of your nostril, away from the cartilage dividing the two sides of your nose.
    • Breathe out gently through your mouth and repeat the same process for the other nostril.
  • Avoid deep breathing as it will cause medication to go back to the throat and make it less effective.
  • Do not share the bottle with anyone else so that you do not spread germs.
  • Inform your doctor if you have an infection, injury, or had recent surgery of the nose as Metatop Nasal Spray can increase the risk of bleeding, fungal infections in the nose and delay wound healing.
  • Any remaining spray must be discarded two months after you first open the bottle.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Gluco/mineralocorticoids, progestogins and derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
Glucocorticoids

Interaction with drugs

Taking Metatop with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Patient concerns

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Nasal congestion, sneezing, and runny nose. i got heavy cold Please suggestion me antibiotic and medicine
Dr. Vijay Verma
ENT
Take cetrizine 10 mg once a day and steam
Nasal congestion, sneezing, and runny nose. i got heavy cold Please suggestion me antibiotic and medicine
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
Steam inhalation, Tab Deslor 1 tab Od x 3 days, Tab Riconia 1 od x 5 days
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FAQs

Q. What is Metatop Nasal Spray used for?

Metatop Nasal Spray is used to relieve symptoms that may occur with hay fever or other allergies, including stuffiness (congestion) in the nose, discharge, itching and sneezing.

Q. What if I forget to use a dose of Metatop Nasal Spray?

If you forget a dose of Metatop Nasal Spray, use it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, use it in the regular schedule instead of taking the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

Q. Is Metatop Nasal Spray an antifungal, an antibiotic or a steroid?

Metatop Nasal Spray is neither an antifungal nor an antibiotic. It is a corticosteroid which is used to reduce inflammation (redness, swelling) in various conditions.

Q. Is Metatop Nasal Spray effective?

Metatop Nasal Spray is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop using it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Metatop Nasal Spray too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Q. Metatop Nasal Spray is effective for my child. Can I extend the treatment a little longer?

You should use Metatop Nasal Spray as advised by your doctor, especially in children. Using more than the prescribed dose or even extending the duration of treatment may cause hormonal imbalance in your child. As a result, the child may develop puffiness or rounding of face and there could be delay in growth and development. Therefore, consult the doctor before trying any dose adjustments.

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