If you're prescribed beclometasone, your doctor may advise you to use it for longer. If you forget to use it This medication does not work right away. Some people will feel this medication working within 3 days, but it may take up to 2 weeks before the full benefit of this drug takes effect. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should also use other medications (such as nose drops/spray, allergy drugs taken by mouth) along with this drug until it takes full effect. If you forget to use your spray, use it as soon as you remember, unless it's almost time for your next dose. In this case, skip the missed dose and take your next one at the usual time. For nasal polyps the usual dose is 1 or 2 sprays into each nostril once or twice a day. Do not use more than 4 sprays per nostril in 24 hours. How to use it Mast cells have been shown to migrate to the nasal epithelium during the pollen season, which is predominantly exposed to pollen. This indicates that only the areas that are reached by Becodefence fine spray need to be covered, as the inhaled pollen will basically reach out to the same areas.

signs of infection--fever, chills, sores or white patches in or around your nose, flu symptoms, redness or swelling. Growth retardation has been reported in children receiving nasal corticosteroids at licensed doses. It is recommended that the height of children receiving prolonged treatment with nasal corticosteroids is regularly monitored. If growth is slowed, therapy should be reviewed with the aim of reducing the dose of nasal corticosteroid, if possible to the lowest dose at which effective control of symptoms is maintained. In addition, consideration should be given to referring the patient to a paediatric specialist.Schran HF, Petryk L, Chang CT, O’Connor R, Gelbert MB. The pharmacokinetics and bioavailability of clemastine and phenylpropanolamine in single-component and combination formulations. J Clin Pharmacol 1996;36:911-922. changes in your eyesight, such as blurred vision or a cloudy lens in the eye – these can be signs of increased pressure in your eyes ( glaucoma) or a cataract

Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.

Who may not be able to use beclometasone nasal spray

The conjunctiva will not be exposed to allergens directly, so the symptoms that origin from the conjunctiva’s mast cells will be less severe than the ones caused in the nasal mucosa. The mast cells are also present in the conjunctiva underneath the eyelids. Although the conjunctiva is not exposed directly to allergens in the air, allergens touching the exposed cornea may be trapped by tears and could be distributed to the conjunctiva. Simons FE, Simons KJ. Clinical pharmacology of new histamine H1 receptor antagonists. Clin Pharmacokinet 1999;36(5):329-52.

The use of beclometasone dipropionate should be avoided during pregnancy unless thought essential by the doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed. You'll usually use the spray twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. The usual dose is 1 or 2 sprays into each nostril. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch. Georgitis JW, Meltzer EO, Kaliner M, Weiler J, Berkowitz R. Onset-of-action for antihistamine and decongestant combinations during an outdoor challenge. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2000;84(4):451-459.

How to use it

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: loss of taste or smell, pain/sores in your nose. If you're using a new bottle, it may not work first time. Pump the spray a few times until a fine mist comes out. You'll also need to do this if the bottle has not been used for a few days. Infections of the nasal passages and paranasal sinuses should be appropriately treated but do not constitute a specific contra-indication to treatment with Beconase Aqueous Nasal Spray.