Beconase Aqueous Nasal Spray contains a medicine called beclometasone dipropionate. This belongs to a group of medicines called steroids.
This medicine helps to relieve the symptoms of hayfever by:
- reducing inflammation
- reducing swelling and irritation in your nose
- helping to relieve itching, sneezing and your blocked or runny nose
Beconase is used to prevent and treat:
- inflammation in the lining of your nose (rhinitis) due to seasonal allergies, such as hayfever
- inflammation in the lining of your nose (rhinitis) due to year round allergies, such as animal allergies
This spray does not cause drowsiness and does not affect your ability to drive or use machinery
Like all medicines, this product can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Possible side effects include:
- a dry or painful nose or throat
- an unpleasant taste or smell
- nose bleeds
- allergic reactions including skin rashes or redness, itching or wheals like nettle rash or hives
If you experience these or any other side effects while using this product seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Please read the patient information leaflet before using this product.
Do not use this product if you are allergic to any of the ingredients listed.
Consult your doctor before using Beconase Hayfever Relief for Adults Nasal Spray if you:
- are pregnant or trying to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding
- are currently taking another steroid
- suffer from nosebleeds
- have recently had surgery or injury to your nose
- are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription and herbal medicines
Please read the patient information leaflet before using this medicine.
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of the ingredients listed.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Please see
HERE for the Patient Information Leaflet
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