Beclometasone Hayfever Relief Nasal Spray 200 Sprays

Beclometasone Hayfever Relief Nasal Spray. Beclometasone dipropionate is one of a group of medicines called corticosteroids which are often referred to simply as ‘steroids'. Steroids are used to treat hayfever and perennial rhinitis because they have an anti-inflammatory action. They reduce the swelling and irritation in the nose and so help to relieve the uncomfortable symptoms. They should be taken regularly every day. When you have rhinitis the inside of your nose becomes swollen and itchy. This often occurs during the early summer when it is caused by breathing in pollens from grasses or trees and is called hayfever. Some people get problems all the year round and this is called perennial rhinitis. It may be due to house dust mites or animals such as cats or dogs.

When you spray hayfever relief nasal spray into your nose it helps to relieve the itching, sneezing and blocked or runny nose.

Squirt 2 sprays into each nostril twice a day. To get the most benfit out of your nasal spray use it regularly. Once you start to feel better, a single spray into each nostril twice a day may be enough to control your hayfever. Do not use more than 8 sprays in 24 hours. This spray is not recommended for children or adults under 18 years of age. If symptoms have not improved within 10 days, consult your doctor. This product should not be used continuously for more than 3 months without consulting your doctor.

Beclometasone diproprionate Ph.Eur 50mcg per spray. Also contains dextrose, polysorbate 80, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, purified water. Preservatives : benzalkonium chloride, phenylethanol.

You may sneeze a little after using this spray but this soon stops. Very occasionally you may experience an unpleasant taste or smell.

Like all medicines, Beconase Aqueous Nasal Spray can have side effects. If you experience any of the following while you are taking Beconase Aqueous Nasal Spray, tell your doctor as soon as possible.

Common side effects that have been reported in between 1 in 10 and 1 in 100 people using the Nasal Spray include:

a dry or painful nose or throat
an unpleasant taste or smell
bad nose bleeds
allergic reactions including skin rashes or redness, itching or wheals like nettle rash or hives
Very rare side effects that have been reported in less than 1 in 10,000 people using the Nasal Spray include:

problems with their eyes after using the nasal spray. If you experience pain or blurred vision, tell your doctor as soon as possible
severe allergic reactions, which can be sudden, including swelling of the face or throat, or shortness of breath and/or wheezing
in very rare instances, treatment with the Nasal Spray may affect the normal production of steroids in the body. This is more likely to happen if high doses are being used over a long period of time. If you feel unwell or have any other problems tell your doctor or pharmacist and follow their advice.

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING TO TAKE THIS MEDICINE

if you are pregnant (or intending to become pregnant),
if you are breast-feeding a baby,
if you have recently been treated with injected steroids or if you have been taking oral steroids for a long time,
if you have ever had to stop taking this or another medicine for this illness because you were allergic to it or it caused problems.
Sometimes this medicine may not be suitable and your doctor may want to give you something different. Make sure that your doctor knows what other medicines you are taking, including those you have bought from the chemist. Remember to take this medicine with you if you have to go into hospital.

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