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Is Asmanex administered differently to children than to adults?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy

Asmanex (mometasone) is prescribed in different dosages for children than for adults. Children between four and 12 yerars of age will receive one quarter to one half of the adult dosage. The maximum recommended dosage for children is 110 mcg.

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