Description
What Beconase is and what it is used for?
Beconase Aqueous 50 mcg Nasal Spray contains a substance known as beclometasone dipropionate. This substance falls under the category of medications called steroids, also referred to as cortico-steroids.
- Steroids function by decreasing inflammation within the body.
- They work to reduce swelling and irritation specifically in the nasal passages.
- This action aids in alleviating symptoms like itching, sneezing, and congestion in the nose.
Beconase is utilized for the prevention and treatment of:
- Inflammation in the nasal lining, known as rhinitis, caused by seasonal allergies like Hayfever.
- Rhinitis resulting from year-round (perennial) allergies, such as those triggered by animal dander.
How to use
How to use Beconase?
Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Do not use in children under 6 years old
- It takes a few days for this medicine to work. So keep using it, even though you may not feel better straight away.
- You should use the spray every day.
How much to use – adults and children (aged 6 and over)?
- The usual starting dose is 2 sprays into each nostril twice a day.
- The most you would use in over 24 hours is normally 8 sprays (4 sprays per nostril).
- As you become better, your doctor may ask you to use a lower dose – one spray into each nostril twice a day.
- If your symptoms then get worse, your dose may be increased back to the starting dose.
- Do not use a larger dose or use your nasal spray more often than your doctor tells you.
If you use high doses of Beconase
There are times when your doctor may need to adjust the dose of the steroid you are given or the
way in which you take it. These times are:
- times of extreme stress
- during admission to hospital after a serious accident, injury or illness
- before and after a surgical operation.
- If you think that any of these apply to you whilst using Beconase, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
Preparing your spray
Each spray has a dust cap which protects the nozzle and keeps it clean. Remember to take this off
before using the spray.
A new spray (or one that has not been used for a few days), may not work first time. You need to ‘prime’ the spray by pumping the spray a few times until a fine mist is produced.
- Hold the bottle as shown and make sure it is pointed away from you
- Put your forefinger and middle finger on the collar either side of the nozzle and put your thumb underneath the bottle.
- Keep your thumb still, and press down with your fingers to pump the spray.
- If the spray does not work and you think it may be blocked, you will need to clean it. Please see
the section over the page, Cleaning your spray.
Side Effects
What are the Possible Side Effects?
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The following side effects may happen with this medicine:
- A small number of people get allergic reactions to Beconase, which can develop into a more serious, even life-threatening problem if not treated. Symptoms include;
• becoming very wheezy or having difficulty with breathing
• swelling around the face or throat
If this happens, tell your doctor straight away – you may need urgent medical treatment
- You may sneeze a little, but this soon stops.
- Very occasionally you may find you get an unpleasant taste or smell.
Delivery and Returns
Standard Delivery
Our standard delivery charge is £2.90.
We aim to deliver orders within 3-5 working days to the shipping address provided by you in your order if the shipping address is in the UK. For orders being delivered outside mainland UK, this will be longer and we cannot give a guaranteed delivery time due to the differences between carriers. Delivery timescales are estimates only. If you do not receive your order within 14 days of us confirming your order has been sent you must notify us and we will investigate the non-delivery provided.
Prescriptions
Private prescription medicines are sent by Royal Mail Special Delivery free of charge (all private prescription items have a minimum order value of £5.00).
NHS prescription medicines are sent by Royal Mail Signed
Normal delivery charges will apply for non-prescription items in the same basket.
Returns
If you’re not completely satisfied with your order, you can return it within 28 days.
We cannot accept the return of prescription medicines.
