Drug Name

Beconase AQ (Beclomethasone)

Drug Uses

Beconase AQ nasal sprays relieve allergy symptoms, such as runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, as well as itching of the nose as well as throat. It does not give rapid relief, but controls symptoms when used regularly. It as well as helps to halt recurrent nasal polyps following surgical removal.

How Taken

These sprays are only for take in the nose. Do not spray in the mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Gently blow nose earliest to cloudless the nasal passages. Incase nasal passages are blocked, you may administer a nasal decongestant spray 5-10 minutes prior to administration, incase approved of by your prescriber. Do not take the nasal spray for more than one person. Do not take extra doses or take more of this medicine than your prescriber or health care professional has prescribed. Prior to the take of the nasal spray for the earliest time, get the spray prepared for take by priming the spray according to the instructional leaflet that comes with this medicine, usually by pumping the spray 6 times into the air as well as away from the face. Shake the nasal sprayer well before each take. Close one nostril, then, with head upright, spray the medicine into the other nostril. Point the nozzle away from the middle of your nose. Sniff briskly while squeezing the bottle quickly as well as firmly. Administer the dose in the other nostril in the alike manner. After take, rinse the tip of the spray bottle with hot water, using care not to suck water into the bottle. Moistureless with a uncluttered tissue. Replace the cap directly after cleaning.

Drug Class as well as Mechanism

Beconase AQ is a corticosteroid.

Missed Dose

Incase you miss a dose as well as remember within an hour or so, take it as soon as you remember. Incase it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose as well as continue with your normal schedule, spacing doses evenly. Do not take double or extra doses.

Storage

Store at room temperature between 2 as well as 25 degrees C (36 as well as 77 degrees F). Throw away any unused mediation after the expiration date.

Warnings/Precautions

This medicine may make your mouth moistureless. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking rocklike candy, as well as drinking plenty of water will help. Tell your prescriber or health care professional incase you notice pale patches or sores in your mouth while you are being treated with beclomethasone. Incase you need surgery, or possess any good of accident or stress, tell the prescriber or health care professional that you are using Beconase AQ.

Likely Side Effects

Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible: chest pain or tightness, fever or chills, nosebleeds or unexplained bloody mucus from the nose, skin rash as well as itching (hives), sore mouth, with cream or pale curd-like patches in the mouth or throat, troubled breathing or wheezing, unusual swelling.Side effects that usually do not require health examination attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional incase they continue or are bothersome): burning as well as irritation inside the nose, coughing, hoarseness, moistureless mouth, headache, runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes.

More Information

Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.