It is an aqueous nasal spray which contains 50 micrograms
beclometasone dipropionate in each spray. It also contains
microcrystalline cellulose, sodium carboxymethylcellulose,
dextrose, polysorbate 80, purified water and the preservatives
benzalkonium chloride and phenylethylalcohol. These other
ingredients are needed to make a stable suspension
It is available in a plastic bottle containing 100 sprays.
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It contains a corticosteroid called beclometasone dipropionate.
This has an anti-inflammatory action and works by reducing
swelling and irritation in the nose, so helping to relieve
uncomfortable symptoms. Corticosteroids must be used regularly,
every day, for maximum effect.
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Beconase Hayfever Relief for Adults Nasal Spray can be used
to treat the common symptoms of seasonal allergic
rhinitis (hayfever),
such as sneezing and runny, itchy or blocked-up nose. When
your nose is cleared the pressure and pain around the nose
and eyes are also reduced. This nasal spray can be used
by adults aged 18 or over.
Before you use Beconase Hayfever
Relief for Adults Nasal Spray:
• Are you pregnant or planning to become pregnant?
• Are you breast-feeding a baby?
• Are you allergic to any of the ingredients?
• Do you have an infection in your nose?
• Have you recently had surgery or an injury to you nose or
ulcers in your nose?
• Are you taking or have
you recently been treated with other corticosteroid medications
such as asthma inhalers, tablets, injections, nasal sprays,
eye or nose drops, creams of ointments?
If the answer to any of these questions is YES, talk to
your doctor or pharmacist before using Beconase Hayfever.
Using your nasal spray
• Follow the instructions
shown on the product leaflet.
• Use only in your nose.
Make sure you don’t get spray in your eyes.
Dose
Shake before use. Adults aged 18 or over: Two sprays into
each nostril every morning and evening. Beconase Hayfever
Relief for Adults Nasal Spray is not to be used by children
or adolescents under 18 years of age. This nasal spray
quickly starts to reduce inflammation and swelling in your
nose. Once your symptoms have improved, you may be able
to reduce the dose to one spray in each nostril every morning
and evening. If your symptoms get worse again, return to
a dose of two sprays into each nostril every morning and
evening. Try to use the lowest dose that controls your
symptoms. Do not use more than 8 sprays (400 micrograms)
in a day. If your symptoms have not improved after 7 days
consult your doctor. Do not use this product continuously
for more than 1 month without consulting your doctor. If
you miss a dose just take the next dose when it is due.
Tell your doctor if you accidentally use more than you
should.
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Beconase Hayfever Relief for Adults Nasal
Spray does not cause drowsiness and does not affect your
ability to drive or use machinery. |
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You may sneeze a little after using this spray but
this soon stops. Very occasionally you any notice an
unpleasant taste or smell. Occasionally people have nose
bleeds. Some people may feel some irritation in their
nose or throat. This usually goes away. Tell your doctor
if your nose or throat becomes painful. |
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If you have any problems with your eyes such as pain
or blurred vision (glaucoma), or problems with your nose
such as pain and / or persistent bleeding, tell your
doctor as soon as possible. |
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Some people can be allergic to medicines. If you develop
a rash or swelling, stop taking this medicine, and tell
you doctor immediately. |
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Very rarely, some people have problems with their eyes
after using the nasal spray. If you have any problems
with your eyes such as pain or blurred vision, tell your
doctor as soon as possible. |
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Exceeding the dose level or recommended duration of
treatment is not recommended as this may affect the normal
production of corticosteroids in the body. |
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If you feel your medicine has upset you in any way
tell your doctor or pharmacist and follow their advice. |
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Is a corticosteroid like other
sorts of steroids?
The word steroid describes the chemical “shape” of a wide variety
of medicines and chemicals. They have many different actions and uses. Corticosteroids counter
inflammation in the body and are all based on the body’s own anti-inflammation
substance - cortisol. Corticosteroids are completely
different in their action from anabolic steroids and sex hormones.
Aren’t corticosteroids
very powerful drugs?
Some corticosteroids, especially when given by
mouth or by injection, are among the most powerful tools doctors have in combating
a wide variety of conditions. However, there is a vast difference in the doses
used in nasal sprays and corticosteroid tablets.
Because the dose in Beconase Hayfever Relief For Adults is applied only where
it is needed, only an extremely small amount of active medicine is required.
The safety of the ingredients in Beconase Hayfever Relief For Adults has been
shown over several decades of use as a prescription medicine in millions of
patients. It is this safety record that has allowed it to be made available
over-the-counter in chemists and supermarkets.
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