Beconase Nasal Spray (Beclomethasone)

Beconase general information

What is Beconase used for?

Beconase is a nasal spray used to prevent and treat allergic rhinitis caused by seasonal allergy to pollen, also known as hay fever, and to relieve symptoms including nasal congestion, runny itchy nose, sneezing, tearing, itchy, red, and puffy eyes and problems sleeping.

How does Beconase work?

Beconase Hayfever nasal spray contains the active ingredient beclomethasone dipropionate, which is a potent corticosteroid and anti-inflammatory medication that controls local inflammation in the nasal passages caused by an allergic reaction to allergens like pollen. Beclomethasone in Beconase nasal spray blocks the production of inflammatory chemicals, like prostaglandins, and reduces signs of inflammation, like mucus production, swelling and irritation, which helps relieve symptoms like runny itchy nose, nasal congestion and sneezing, for up to 12 hours.

What does Beconase contain?

Beconase nasal spray contains beclomethasone dipropionate a potent corticosteroid and anti-inflammatory used to prevent and treat allergic rhinitis. It also contains microcrystalline cellulose, carboxymethylcellulose sodium glucose anhydrous, polysorbate 80, purified water, benzalkonium chloride, phenylethylalcohol. Each actuation (spray) delivers 50mcg beclomethasone dipropionate into the nasal passages and each bottle of Beconase nasal spray contains 200 doses.

Treating hay fever with Beconase

Beconase Hayfever nasal spray contains Beclomethasone dipropionate, which is a potent corticosteroid and anti-inflammatory medication used to prevent and treat allergic rhinitis caused by seasonal allergy to pollen, also known as hay fever. Beclomethasone in Beconase nasal spray blocks the production of inflammatory chemicals, like prostaglandins, and reduces signs of inflammation, like mucus production, swelling and irritation, which helps relieve symptoms like runny itchy nose, nasal congestion and sneezing.

What are the side effects of Beconase?

Although oral corticosteroids can have many side effects, Beconase nasal spray acts locally with reduced risk of systemic effects unless used excessively. Commonly reported side effects of Beconase nasal spray may include: dryness and irritation in the nose and throat, unpleasant taste and smell after using the spray, headache and less commonly, nosebleed.

When should Beconase not be used?

You should not use Beconase nasal spray if you:

• are allergic to beclomethasone or any ingredients in Beconase nasal spray
• are pregnant or breastfeeding, without discussion with your doctor
• have an infectious disease or injury in the nose as Beconase nasal spray may lower resistance to infection
• are using other inhaled or oral corticosteroids

How should Beconase be taken?

Beconase nasal spray is intended for nasal administration only for adults and children over 12 years of age and one dose will last for up to 12 hours. Shake your Beconase nasal spray before use and apply two sprays into each nostril twice a day, morning and evening, as instructed by your pharmacist. You should use your Beconase nasal spray regularly to achieve maximum relief from symptoms and continue for as long as recommended by your doctor or pharmacist, usually throughout the hay fever season but for no more than 3 months. For full benefit you can start using your Beconase nasal spray at the start of the hay fever season before you experience symptoms and this way you may be able to prevent symptoms developing.

How long should you take Beconase?

You should use your Beconase nasal spray regularly to achieve maximum relief from symptoms and continue for as long as recommended by your doctor or pharmacist, usually throughout the hay fever season but for no more than 3 months. For full benefit you can start using your Beconase nasal spray at the start of the hay fever season before you experience symptoms and this way you may be able to prevent symptoms developing.

Missed dose of Beconase

If you miss a dose of Beconase take it as soon as you remember, unless it is time to take the next dose, then skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose.

How should Beconase be stored?

You should store your Beconase nasal spray at room temperature below 25°C but do not keep for refrigerate and keep away from bright sunlight.