Beconase Hayfever Beclometasone Nasal Spray

• Before first use, press the pump down several times until you get a fine spray.
• Blow your nose gently. Close one nostril with a finger, put the nozzle into the other nostril and tilt your head forward slightly, keeping the bottle upright.
• Start breathing in slowly through your nose and press the pump once to release a spray. Breathe out through your mouth. Repeat for any second spray, then do the same in the other nostril.
• Usual dose: two sprays into each nostril every morning and evening.
• Once your symptoms have improved, you may be able to reduce to one spray into each nostril every morning and evening. Do not use more than 8 sprays (400 micrograms) in a day.
• Use it regularly. It can take 2 to 3 days to build up to its full effect.
• If your symptoms do not improve within 14 days, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Do not use it for more than 3 months unless your doctor tells you to.

Safety information

Who should not use it

Not for anyone under 18. Do not use if you are allergic to beclometasone dipropionate or any of the ingredients.

Warnings & precautions

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before use if you have an infection or ulcers in your nose, or have recently had surgery on or an injury to your nose. Some medicines can increase its effects, including the HIV medicines ritonavir and cobicistat, so tell your pharmacist about any other medicines you take. Contact your doctor if you notice blurred vision or other changes to your sight.

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before use if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, are planning a baby or are breastfeeding.

Possible side effects

You may sneeze just after using the spray, but this soon stops. You may notice an unpleasant taste or smell, nosebleeds, or irritation of the nose or throat. Stop using it and get medical help straight away if you have an allergic reaction, such as a rash, swelling of the face, lips or tongue, or difficulty breathing.

Always read the label

This is a medicine. Always read the label and patient information leaflet before use. If symptoms persist, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Beclometasone dipropionate 50 micrograms per spray. Also contains microcrystalline cellulose, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, dextrose, polysorbate 80, purified water, benzalkonium chloride and phenylethyl alcohol. 100 sprays per bottle.

Beconase Hayfever Beclometasone Nasal Spray - Patient Information Leaflet