What is beclomethasone nasal?
Beclomethasone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
Beclomethasone nasal is used to treat nasal symptoms such as congestion, sneezing, and runny nose caused by seasonal or year-round allergies. Beclomethasone is also used to keep nasal polyps from coming back after surgery to remove them.
Beclomethasone may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about beclomethasone nasal?
Before using beclomethasone, tell your doctor if you have been sick or had an infection of any kind. Also tell your doctor if you have glaucoma or cataracts, herpes simplex infection of your eyes, tuberculosis, sores or ulcers in your nose, or if you have recently had injury of or surgery on your nose.
It may take up to 2 weeks of using this medicine before your symptoms improve. For best results, keep using the medication as directed. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after a week of treatment.
To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects on your nose or sinuses, your doctor may want to check your progress on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.
Beclomethasone nasal can lower the blood cells that help your body fight infections. Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Call your doctor for preventive treatment if you are exposed to chicken pox or measles. These conditions can be serious or even fatal in people who are using beclomethasone nasal.
Avoid getting this medication in your eyes. If this does happen, rinse with water and call your doctor.
Steroid medicines can affect growth in children. Talk with your doctor if you think your child is not growing at a normal rate while using beclomethasone nasal.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using beclomethasone nasal?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to beclomethasone.
Before using beclomethasone, tell your doctor if you have been sick or had an infection of any kind. You may not be able to use beclomethasone nasal until you are well.
Also tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
glaucoma or cataracts;
herpes simplex virus of your eyes;
tuberculosis or any other infection or illness;
sores or ulcers inside your nose; or
if you have recently had injury of or surgery on your nose.
FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether beclomethasone passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use beclomethasone nasal without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Steroid medicines can affect growth in children. Talk with your doctor if you think your child is not growing at a normal rate while using beclomethasone nasal.