Beconase Nasal Spray
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Beconase Nasal Spray is a branded version of the generic nasal spray Beclometasone. It is a steroidal treatment that effectively relieves irritating nasal symptoms of hayfever and other allergies, including sneezing, itching and running of the nose.
Beconase can be bought online from The Independent Pharmacy in just a few quick steps. When you order online you can expect to receive your treatment, at your chosen address, within just a few days.
- Type of medicine
- Glucocorticoids (corticosteroid)
- Works by
- Suppress immune response to reduce inflammation
- Active ingredient
- Beclometasone Dipropionate
- Strength
- 50 mcg
- Effective within
- From 8 hours (7 - 10 days for full effect)
- Pack size
- 180 doses
- Recommended dosage
- 2 sprays in each nostril TWICE a day
- Manufacturer
- GlaxoSmithKline UK
- Generic
- No
- Use with alcohol
- No known issues
Beconase Nasal Spray information
What is Beconase and what is it used for?
Many people suffer from allergies, which for some can lead to allergic rhinitis causing symptoms such as:
- Itching inside the nose
- Congestion and a runny nose
Allergic rhinitis is where the nasal passages become inflamed and itchy in response to an invading allergen such as hayfever or dust mites.
To combat these symptoms, using a steroid nasal spray, such as Beconase has proven to provide effective relief.
For the best results, Beconase Nasal Spray should be started a few days before you are exposed to your rhinitis triggering allergen as it can take 2-3 days before you will experience its full effects.
Following this, you should continue to use Beconase regularly to help keep the symptoms at bay. Beconase can be used in conjunction with other hay fever treatments, such as antihistamines including cetirizine, loratadine and Piriton.
Beconase Nasal Spray contains 50 micrograms of the active ingredient beclometasone dipropionate. It is available to purchase online in bottles of approximately 200 metred sprays and is suitable for use by adults and children over the age of 6 years.
How does Beconase work?
Beconase Nasal Spray is applied directly to the nasal passages where the active ingredient is absorbed into the cells, it is here that it inhibits the cells from producing the chemicals that trigger an allergic response.
This prevents or reverses symptoms such as itching and congestion caused by inflammation.
Alternatives to Beconase
There are many non-prescription alternatives to Beconase Nasal Spray that offer similar properties when improving symptoms of allergies. These include antihistamine tablets and liquids for more generalised allergic symptoms.
Alternative steroid nasal sprays such as Benacort and the generic Beclometasone are also available to buy online.
Eye Drops such as Opticrom may also be very beneficial for those that suffer from allergy symptoms that specifically affect their eyes.
For full details on hay fever and allergy treatments please take a look at our Advice for Hayfever page.
Sources
- Beconase Nasal Spray, Patient Information Leaflet: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/844/pil
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/...
How to use Beconase
Adults and children over the age of 6 years:
Use 2 sprays into each nostril, twice a day. When symptoms improve, the dose can be reduced to; 1 spray into each nostril twice daily.
- Shake the bottle and take off the dust cap.
- Blow your nose gently.
- Close one nostril with your finger, and put the nozzle in the other nostril. Tilt your head
forward slightly and keep the bottle upright. - Start to breathe in slowly through your nose. While you are breathing in press down firmly on the collar with your fingers. A spray of fine mist will go into your nostril.
- Breathe out through your mouth.
- After using your spray, wipe the nozzle carefully with a clean tissue and replace the dust cap.
Beconase ingredients
Beconase Nasal Spray contains the active ingredient: Beclometasone Dipropionate 50 micrograms.
This medicine also contains several inactive ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, dextrose, polysorbate 80, purified water and the preservatives benzalkonium chloride and phenylethylalcohol.
Beconase side effects
Not everyone who uses Beconase Nasal Spray will experience side effects. However, if you do they can include:
- Eye problems, such as pain or blurred vision
- Nasal problems, such as pain or persistent bleeding
- Irritation of the nose or throat
- Noticing unpleasant tastes or smells
These side effects are rare, affecting up to 1 in 1000. If you are concerned about any of these side effects, or if the medicine affects you in any other way, stop using it and speak with your doctor or pharmacist.
Beconase warnings
Please read the following warnings carefully to help make sure you are selecting an appropriate product.
Do not use Beconase Nasal Spray if:
- You are allergic to any of its ingredients
- You are under 6 years of age
Speak with your doctor or pharmacist before using Beconase Nasal Spray if any of the following apply:
- You have an infection or ulcers in your nose
- You have recently had surgery or suffered an injury to your nose
- If your symptoms have not improved after 14 days of treatment
Speak with your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have taken, or are intending to take any other medicines. Particularly, corticosteroid medicines, which include asthma inhalers, eczema creams, nasal sprays, injections, tablets, and eye/nose drops.
Do not use Beclometasone Nasal Spray for longer than 3 months, unless specifically instructed to do so by your doctor.
Beconase Nasal Spray contains benzalkonium chloride, which can cause problems with your breathing (bronchospasm).
Please read all product packaging and the accompanying Patient Information Leaflet prior to use.
Beconase Nasal Spray FAQs
Beclometasone is used to treat the symptoms of seasonal rhinitis (Hay Fever). It can also be used to treat perennial allergic rhinitis, which are allergies that persist throughout the year. Examples of perennial rhinitis include allergies to pet hair or dust mites. Beclometasone is also effective at relieving inflammation of the nasal lining due to infection. This is known as vasomotor rhinitis.
Beclometasone is a type of medicine called a corticosteroid (steroid). Corticosteroids are produced naturally in the body by the adrenal glands. This hormone has many important functions, including; controlling the body’s inflammatory responses. Beclometasone is a synthetic corticosteroid, which is used to reduce inflammation in the nasal passages.
Nasal inflammation occurs when the nasal passages become exposed to allergens, such as pollen or dust mites. For sufferers of allergic rhinitis, these allergens trigger a disproportionate immune response, which results in inflammation of the nasal passages and allergy symptoms.
When Beclometasone is administered directly into the nose, it is absorbed into the cells of the nasal passages. From here, it acts to prevent the cells from releasing the chemicals responsible for triggering an allergic response, thus preventing the allergic response from occurring. This reduces nasal inflammation and relieves the associated symptoms.
Beclometasone does not provide immediate relief. In most cases, it will take 2-3 days before the medicine reaches its full effect. Therefore, it is recommended to commence treatment a few days prior to expected symptoms. For example, before the start of pollen season or before you known you will be in contact with pets.
Adults should use two sprays into each nostril twice daily (morning and evening). Once your symptoms are controlled you should reduce your dose to one spray into each nostril twice a day. You should always use the lowest dose necessary to relieve your symptoms.
For maximum benefit, Beclometasone Nasal Spray should be used regularly whilst you continue to be exposed to the rhinitis triggering allergen. This will help keep your symptoms under control.
Follow the instructions provided with the nasal spray. It is advised to shake the bottle gently before each use.
Before you use the nasal spray for the first time, it will need to be primed by pumping it into the air until a fine mist is produced. Hold the nasal spray upright and away from you whilst you do this. If the nasal spray hasn’t been used for several days, it may require repriming.
If you miss a dose, just move on to your next dose at the usual time. Never double-up a dose in order to compensate for any missed doses.
The plastic nozzle should be cleaned at least once a week to ensure the spray doesn’t become blocked. Follow the printed instructions provided with the spray. Do not attempt to unblock the nozzle or enlarge the tiny spray hole using a pin or other sharp implement. This will likely result in damaging the spray mechanism.
Any remaining spray should be discarded after three months of first opening. After this time the contents may be contaminated by dirt or bacteria. You may find it useful to write the date of first opening on the bottle. Beclometasone should be safely disposed of by returning the item to any pharmacy.
When taken at high doses over sustained periods of time, corticosteroids can potentially cause:
- Glaucoma
- Cataracts
- Slowed growth in children and adolescents
- A decrease in adrenal gland function
These side effects are rare because the amount of beclometsone absorbed into the bloodstream through the nose is negligible.
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