How does it work?

Beclometasone dipropionate belongs to a group of medicines known as corticosteroids. Corticosteroids act inside the body's cells to decrease the release of certain chemicals which are involved in the body's immune system and that initiate an inflammatory reaction. By decreasing the release of these chemicals, corticosteroids help reduce inflammation. Individuals, who suffer from nasal allergies (allergic rhinitis), such as hayfever, house dust or pet allergy, tend to experience a variety of symptoms due to the inflammatory reaction. Inflammation of the nasal passage forces fluid out of the nasal tissues, resulting in a runny and blocked nose. Other symptoms include sneezing and watery, itchy eyes. Corticosteroids can therefore treat these symptoms. This medicine is given as a nasal spray specifically to prevent the inflammation that occurs due to allergies affecting the nasal passage. As beclometasone is given as a nasal spray, this delivers the medicine directly to the place where it is needed. When it is used in this way, only a small dose is required and the likelihood of side effects occurring elsewhere in the body is low.

What is it used for?

Treatment and prevention of allergic rhinitis

Warning!

If symptoms have not improved after 14 days, medical advice must be sought.

For full therapeutic benefit this medicine should be used regularly.

Even if symptom relief has been achieved, this medicine should not be used continuously for longer than 3 months without consulting your doctor.

This preparation may cause side effects elsewhere in the body if used at high doses and for long periods of time.

Use with caution in

Individuals with existing supressed production of hormones from the adrenal gland (adrenal suppression)

Infection of the nasal passages and sinuses

Not to be used in

Children or adolescents under 18 years of age

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnancy unless considered essential by your doctor. Seek medical advice from your doctor.

As there is no safety information available, the manufacturer does not recommend the use of this medicine when breastfeeding. Alternatively, if this medicine must be used, the mother should not breastfeed. Seek medical advice from your doctor.

Label warnings

This medication is available without prescription, only when supplied in small quantities.

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