Brand Names:
- Beclomethasone Dipropionate
Generic Names:
- Beclomethasone Intranasal
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Beclomethasone is an anti-inflammatory steroid that is instilled in the nose to relieve stuffiness, sneezing, runny nose, and other symptoms associated with allergies. The nasal spray is also used to prevent the regrowth of nasal polyps after they are removed surgically.
Do not use more often than prescribed. To do so increases the chance of
developing side effects.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is near the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the dose.
Before you have any kind of surgery (including dental surgery) or emergency
treatment, tell the physician or dentist that you are using this medication.
Contact your physician if:
(a) You are injured, or are going through a period of stress.
(b) If your nasal condition does not improve after 3 weeks or if it
worsens.
(c) Signs of infection e.g. chest pain, chills, fever, cough, nasal,
sinus, or chest congestion, change in sputum colour or amount,
sneezing or sore throat occur.
(d) You develop creamy, white patches inside the mouth.
(e) You notice unusual symptoms such as fast or irregular heartbeat,
change in weight or appetite, increased thirst, lethargy,
weakness, dizziness or lightheadedness, skin rash, acne, muscle or
joint pain, nausea or vomiting, fullness of the face, back pain,
menstrual changes, change in stool colour or bowel habits,
frequent urination, unexplained nosebleeds, change in mood.
(f) Nasal irritation or sneezing persists following intranasal
beclomethasone.
(g) Frequent nosebleeds or crusting in the nose occur.
This medication must be used regularly. Some relief is usually seen within 1 week, but full effect may not be seen for 3 weeks.
Contact your physician if nasal irritation or sneezing persist following intranasal beclomethasone, and if requent nosebleeds or crusting in the nose occur.
Use of the Intranasal Spray:
(a) Prior to using the spray for the first time you'll need to prime
the pump: shake the bottle, remove the cap and lock ring from the
nasal applicator. Press downwards on the white collar using your
index and middle fingers, while supporting the base of the bottle
with your thumb. Do this until a fine spray appears.
(b) Gently blow your nose to clear the nasal passages.
(c) Insert the nozzle into one nostril, and close off the other one.
Actuate the pump while breathing in through the nostril, then
breathe out through the mouth. If you are using 2 sprays per
nostril, direct 1 spray towards the upper part of the nostril,
and the other spray towards the lower part to evenly distribute
the drug.
(d) Repeat the procedure for the other nostril.
(e) Replace the lock ring and dust cap.
You may experience some stinging or irritation in the nose at first, but this should decrease with continued use.
Clean the nasal applicator regularly, and keep the dust cap on when not using the spray.
Discard 3 months after using the first spray.
Store this medication in the original labelled container at room temperature, out of the reach of children. Do not allow anyone else to use this medication.
