Beclomethasone nasal spray

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What is Beclomethasone Nasal Spray?[edit | edit source]

Beclomethasone
Beclomethasone ball-and-stick


What are the uses of this medicine?[edit | edit source]

limitations of use:

  • Beclomethasone Nasal Spray (Beconase AQ) should not be used to treat symptoms (e.g., sneezing, stuffy, runny, itchy nose) caused by the common cold.


How does this medicine work?[edit | edit source]


Who Should Not Use this medicine ?[edit | edit source]

This medicine cannot be used in patients who:


What drug interactions can this medicine cause?[edit | edit source]

  • Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.


Is this medicine FDA approved?[edit | edit source]

  • Beclomethasone dipropionate was first patented in 1962 and used medically in 1972.
  • It was approved for medical use in the United States in 1976.


How should this medicine be used?[edit | edit source]

Recommended dosage: Adults and Children 12 Years of Age and Older:

  • The usual dosage is 1 or 2 nasal inhalations (42 to 84 mcg) in each nostril twice a day (total dose, 168 to 336 mcg/day).

Children 6 to 12 Years of Age:

  • Patients should be started with 1 nasal inhalation in each nostril twice daily; patients not adequately responding to 168 mcg or those with more severe symptoms may use 336 mcg (2 inhalations in each nostril).
  • Once adequate control is achieved, the dosage should be decreased to 84 mcg (1 spray in each nostril) twice daily.
  • The maximum total daily dosage should not exceed 2 sprays in each nostril twice daily (336 mcg/day).

Administration:

  • Beclomethasone comes as a suspension (liquid) to spray in the nose. It is usually sprayed in each nostril twice a day.
  • An adult should help children younger than 12 years old to use beclomethasone nasal spray.
  • Children younger than 6 years of age should not use this medication.
  • Beclomethasone nasal spray is only for use in the nose.
  • Do not swallow the nasal spray and be careful not to spray it into your mouth or eyes.
  • Each bottle of beclomethasone nasal spray should only be used by one person.
  • Do not share beclomethasone nasal spray because this may spread germs.
  • Beclomethasone nasal spray controls the symptoms of hay fever or allergies but does not cure these conditions.
  • Your symptoms may begin to improve a few days after you first use beclomethasone, but it may take 1 to 2 weeks before you feel the full benefit of beclomethasone.
  • Beclomethasone works best when used regularly.
  • If you are using beclomethasone nasal spray to prevent the recurrence of nasal polyps after surgery, you may have to continue treatment for several weeks as directed by your doctor.
  • The correct amount of medication in each spray cannot be assured after 180 sprays even though the bottle is not completely empty. Discard the bottle after 180 sprays.


What are the dosage forms and brand names of this medicine?[edit | edit source]

This medicine is available in fallowing doasage form:

  • As Beconase AQ Nasal Spray

This medicine is available in fallowing brand namesː

  • Beconase AQ
  • QNASL
  • Vancenase AQ


What side effects can this medication cause?[edit | edit source]

The most common side effects of this medicine include:

Beconase AQ may cause serious side effects include:


What special precautions should I follow?[edit | edit source]

  • The replacement of a systemic corticosteroid with Beconase AQ Nasal Spray can be accompanied by signs of adrenal insufficiency. Careful attention must be given when patients previously treated for prolonged periods with systemic corticosteroids are transferred to Beconase AQ Nasal Spray.
  • Persons who are using drugs that suppress the immune system are more susceptible to infections than healthy individuals. Chickenpox and measles, for example, can have a more serious or even fatal course in susceptible children or adults using corticosteroids. In children or adults who have not had these diseases or been properly immunized, particular care should be taken to avoid exposure.
  • Intranasal corticosteroids may cause a reduction in growth velocity when administered to pediatric patients.
  • During withdrawal from oral corticosteroids, some patients may experience symptoms of withdrawal, e.g., joint and/or muscular pain, lassitude, and depression.
  • Rarely, immediate hypersensitivity reactions may occur after the intranasal administration of beclomethason.
  • Rare instances of nasal septum perforation have been spontaneously reported.
  • Rare instances of wheezing, cataracts, glaucoma, and increased intraocular pressure have been reported following the intranasal use of beclomethasone dipropionate. Consider referral to an ophthalmologist in patients who develop ocular symptoms or use Beconase AQ Nasal Spray long term.
  • In clinical studies with beclomethasone dipropionate administered intranasally, the development of localized infections of the nose and pharynx with Candida albicans has occurred only rarely.
  • Patients using Beconase AQ Nasal Spray over several months or longer should be examined periodically for possible changes in the nasal mucosa.


What to do in case of emergency/overdose?[edit | edit source]

Symptoms of overdose may include:

Management of overdosage:

  • In case of overdose, call the poison control helpline of your country. In the United States, call 1-800-222-1222.


Can this medicine be used in pregnancy?[edit | edit source]

  • There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
  • Beclomethasone dipropionate should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.


Can this medicine be used in children?[edit | edit source]

  • The safety and effectiveness of Beconase AQ Nasal Spray have been established in children aged 6 years and above.
  • The safety and effectiveness of Beconase AQ Nasal Spray in children below 6 years of age have not been established.


What are the active and inactive ingredients in this medicine?[edit | edit source]

Active Ingredients:

  • BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE MONOHYDRATE

Inactive Ingredients:

  • MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE
  • CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED FORM
  • DEXTROSE, UNSPECIFIED FORM
  • BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE
  • POLYSORBATE 80
  • PHENYLETHYL ALCOHOL


Who manufactures and distributes this medicine?[edit | edit source]

Distributed by:


What should I know about storage and disposal of this medication?[edit | edit source]

  • Store between 15° and 30°C (59° and 86°F).


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