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Chemical Name: BECLOMETHASONE (be-kloe-METH-a-sone)
This medicine is a corticosteroid used to treat the symptoms of seasonal and
perennial allergic rhinitis (hay fever). It may also be used to treat other
conditions as determined by your doctor.
INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter
medicine that you are taking. Inform your doctor of any other medical
conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding.
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. This
medicine is to be used in the nose. This medicine may come with an instruction
leaflet. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have
before using this medicine. SHAKE WELL before using a dose. STORE THIS MEDICINE
at room temperature, away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS
MEDICINE, use it as soon as possible. If it is much more than 1 hour since your
last dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
IT MAY TAKE SEVERAL DAYS for this medicine to give full benefit. Continue to use
it as directed during this time. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE more often or for a
longer time than your doctor recommended. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other
nasal problems. AVOID GETTING THIS MEDICINE IN YOUR EYES. IF YOU HAVE NOT HAD
CHICKENPOX OR MEASLES, avoid contact with anyone who has either of these
diseases. THIS MEDICINE MAY AFFECT GROWTH RATE in children. Your child's growth
should be checked regularly while using this medicine. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON
BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this
medicine during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast
milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using this medicine,
check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include mild nasal dryness or
irritation, burning, stinging, throat irritation, or headache. If they continue
or are bothersome, check with your doctor. If you notice other effects not
listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from
doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines
interact with each other. Check drug interactions
IF OVERDOSE IS SUSPECTED, contact your local poison control center or
emergency room immediately.
If your symptoms do not improve with regular use of this medicine or if they
become worse, check with your doctor. ALWAYS HAVE A SPARE INHALER available in
case the unit malfunctions or is empty. DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others
for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health
conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children. IF YOU WILL BE
USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, be sure to obtain necessary
refills before your supply runs out.
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