(BE kloe METH a sone) Brand: Beconase AQ, Qnasl
• Till using beclomethasone, speak your doctor if you have been sick or have had an infection of any kind. Also speak your doctor if you have glaucoma or cataracts, herpes simplex infection of your eyes, tuberculosis, sores or ulcers in your nose, or if you have recently had injury of or surgery on your nose.
• It may take up to 2 weeks till your symptoms improve. Hold using the medicine as directed and speak your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 1 week of treatment.
• To be certain this medicine is not causing deleterious effects on your nose or sinuses, your doctor may want to check your progress on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.
• Beclomethasone nasal can lower the blood cells that help your body fight infections. Avoid being around people who are sick or have infections. Call your doctor for preventive treatment if you are exposed to chicken pox or measles. These conditions can be serious or even fatal in people who are using beclomethasone nasal.
• Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes. If this does happen, rinse with water and call your doctor.
• Steroid medicines can affect growth in children. Conversation with your doctor if you think your baby is not growing at a usual course while using beclomethasone nasal.
• Beclomethasone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that reason inflammation.
• Beclomethasone nasal is used to treat nasal symptoms such as congestion, sneezing, and runny nose caused by seasonal or year-round allergies. The Beconase brand of this medicine is also used to hold nasal polyps from coming back after surgery to remove them.
• Beclomethasone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medicine guide.
• You must not use this medicine if you are allergic to beclomethasone.
• Till using beclomethasone, speak your doctor if you have been sick or have had an infection of any kind. You may not be able to use beclomethasone nasal before you are well.
• To create certain you can safely use beclomethasone, speak your doctor if you have any of these another conditions:
· glaucoma or cataracts;
· herpes simplex virus of your eyes;
· tuberculosis or any another infection or illness;
· sores or ulcers internal your nose; or
· if you have recently had injury of or surgery on your nose.
• FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether beclomethasone will harm an unborn child. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
• It is not known whether beclomethasone passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing child. Do not use this medicine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
• Steroid medicines can affect growth in children. Conversation with your doctor if you think your baby is not growing at a usual course while using beclomethasone nasal.
• Beconase must not be given to a baby younger than 6 years old. Qnasl must not be given to a baby younger than 12 years old.
• Use exactly as predesigned by your doctor. Do not use in larger or less amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
• This medicine comes with patient instructions for safety use, and directions for priming and disposal of the nasal spray. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
• The normal doze of Beconase is 1 to 2 sprays into every nostril once for day. Follow your doctor's instructions. Shake the Beconase bottle well just till every use.
• The normal doze of Qnasl is 2 sprays into every nostril once for day. Follow your doctor's instructions.
• It may take up to 2 weeks till your symptoms improve. Hold using the medicine as directed and speak your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 1 week of treatment.
• To be certain this medicine is not causing deleterious effects on your nose or sinuses, your doctor may want to check your progress on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.
• Store in an upright position at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.
• Throw away the Beconase nasal spray after you have used 180 sprays, even if there is still medication left in the bottle.
• Throw away the Qnasl nasal spray after you have used 120 sprays, or if the doze indicator shows a zero.
• Use the missed doze as soon as you remember. Skip the missed doze if it is nearly time for your following scheduled doze. Do not use extra medication to create up the missed dose.
• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
• An overdose of beclomethasone is not expected to manufacture life threatening symptoms. However, long term use of tall steroid doses can lead to symptoms such as thinning skin, light bruising, changes in the shape or location of body thick (especially in your person, neck, back, and waist), heighten acne or facial hair, menstrual problems, impotence, or loss of interest in sex.
• Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes. If this does happen, rinse with water and call your doctor.
• Beclomethasone nasal can lower the blood cells that help your body fight infections. Avoid being around people who are sick or have infections. Call your doctor for preventive treatment if you are exposed to chicken pox or measles. These conditions can be serious or even fatal in people who are using beclomethasone nasal.
• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
· severe or ongoing nose bleed;
· sores in the nose that will not heal;
· wheezing, trouble breathing;
· blurred vision, eye pain, or seeing halos near lights; or
· fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms.
• Smaller serious side effects may include:
· sneezing, runny or stuffy nose;
· dryness or irritation in your nose or throat;
· nausea, headache, feeling light-headed;
· unpleasant taste or scent;
· mild itching or rash; or
· sores or white patches internal or near your nose.
• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Speak your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
• There may be another drugs that can interact with beclomethasone. Speak your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal commodity. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor.
• Your pharmacist can provide more information about beclomethasone nasal.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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