Beconase Nasal Spray (Beclomethasone Dipropionate)
Medication information written by Dr. Larisa Roybal, PharmD
Updated - January 15, 2021
Beconase Nasal Spray (Beclomethasone Dipropionate) Product Information
Beconase Nasal Spray is prescribed for people who have allergies. Allergies are being suffered by more people and medication needs to be provided to deal with the symptoms.
Some of the most common symptoms are sneezing, runny nose and congestion. Sometimes it will be all year round but some people tend to get them in the summer often in the form of hay fever. If you have nasal polyps removed it is likely that Beconase will be prescribed to prevent them returning once you have been through surgery.
Beclomethasone nasal spray is used to treat symptoms such as congestion, sneezing, and runny nose caused by seasonal or year-round allergies.
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We carry both brand and generic Beconase Nasal Spray 50 mcg (44 mcg). The brand product is manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline and is available in 200 doses per spray. The generic product is also available in 200 doses per device. Brand name Beconase is supplied from United Kingdom while the generic is available from the United Kingdom and Canada.
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Beconase Nasal Spray (Beclomethasone) Medication Information
Uses
Beconase Nasal Spray is indicated for the relief of the symptoms of seasonal or perennial allergic and nonallergic (vasomotor) rhinitis.
Dosage
42 mcg of Beconase is supplied in an amber glass bottle fitted with a metering atomizing pump and nasal adapter.
Side Effects
The most common side effects of Beconase include:
- Nasopharyngeal irritation
- Sneezing
- Headache
- Nausea
- Lightheadedness
Speak with your doctor or pharmacist for a full list of side effects that applies to you.
Precautions
Intranasal corticosteroids may cause a reduction in growth velocity when administered to pediatric patients.
Rarely, immediate hypersensitivity reactions may occur after the intranasal administration of beclomethasone.
Rare instances of nasal septum perforation have been spontaneously reported.
Rare instances of wheezing, cataracts, glaucoma, and increased intraocular pressure have been reported following the intranasal use of beclomethasone dipropionate.
In clinical studies with beclomethasone dipropionate administered intranasally, the development of localized infections of the nose and pharynx with Candida albicans has occurred only rarely. When such an infection develops, it may require treatment with appropriate local therapy and discontinuation of treatment with Beconase Nasal Spray.
If persistent nasopharyngeal irritation occurs, it may be an indication for stopping.
Interactions
Interactions with Beconase are not expected. Please speak with your doctor or pharmacist before starting any new medication or over the counter product.
Storage
Store at controlled room temperature (59º–86ºF).
Pharmacist Tips
- Shake well before use.
- Avoid spraying in eyes.
- The correct amount of medication in each spray cannot be assured after 180 sprays even though the bottle is not completely empty.
- Do not take extra doses or stop taking Beconase Nasal Spray without consulting your doctor.
Beconase FAQs
How do I use this medication?
Gently blow your nose to clear your nostrils. Close 1 nostril. Tilt your head forward slightly and, keeping the bottle upright, carefully insert the nasal applicator into the other nostril. For each spray, press firmly downward once on the white collar, using your forefinger and middle finger while supporting the base of the bottle with your thumb.
Can I take this if I am pregnant?
There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Beclomethasone dipropionate should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
It is not known whether beclomethasone dipropionate is excreted in human milk. Because other corticosteroids are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Beconase Nasal Spray is administered to a nursing woman.
How do I clean the bottle?
Remove the plastic dust cap and safety clip and then press gently upward on the white collar to free the nasal applicator. Wash the applicator and dust cap with cold water. Dry and replace with the plastic dust cap and safety clip back in position.
How long will it take Beconase to work?
The full benefit of Beconase Nasal Spray may take a few days to develop.
How do I prime the pump?
The very first time the spray is used, prime the pump into the air by pressing downward on the white collar, using your forefinger and middle finger while supporting the base of the bottle with your thumb. When you prime the pump for the first time, press down and release the pump 6 times or until a fine spray appears. If the pump is not used for 7 days, prime until a fine spray appears.
Related Drugs
Reference:
Beconase {package insert}. Research Triangle Park, NC: GlaxoSmithKline; 2005.
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2005/019389s027lbl.pdf
Author: Dr. Larisa Roybal, PharmD
Dr. Roybal is a board-certified pharmacotherapy specialist who has practiced in both ambulatory and acute care settings. Her pharmacy interests include oncology and general inpatient pharmacy.
The above information is an educational aid only. It is not intended as medical advice for individual conditions or treatments. Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before following any medical regimen to see if it is safe and effective for you.
