Beclometasone
बेक्लोमेटासोने
What it is
Beclometasone is a nasal spray used to treat symptoms of allergies and asthma. It requires a prescription in India.
What it is used for
Beclometasone is used to treat sneezing, runny, stuffy, or itchy nose caused by allergies or asthma. It helps prevent nasal polyps after surgery and is used as a maintenance treatment for asthma.
- Sneezing, runny, stuffy, or itchy nose
- Prevent nasal polyps after surgery
- Maintenance treatment of asthma
How it works
Beclometasone works by blocking the release of certain natural substances that cause allergy symptoms and reduces inflammation in the airways to prevent asthma symptoms.
How it is sold in India
In India Beclometasone comes as cream, drops and inhaler.
Common side effects
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See a doctor straight away if
If your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 3 weeks of use, or if you experience signs of infection, sores in the nose, or eye problems, see a doctor immediately.
Who should not take it
Do not take if you are allergic to beclometasone, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in beclometasone nasal spray. Do not take if you have recently had nasal surgery or injury, or if you have chicken pox, measles, or tuberculosis. Do not take if you have sores in your nose, or if you have or have ever had cataracts, glaucoma, asthma, any type of infection, or a herpes infection of the eye. Consult your doctor before taking if you are taking other prescription or nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, or herbal products.
Questions people ask
Is it safe if I have asthma?
Beclometasone is used as a maintenance treatment for asthma. However, consult your doctor if you have asthma or any other medical conditions.
Brand names
782 medicines sold in India contain Beclometasone.
Brands sold in India include Diprobec, Beclate, Betnitek, Betaone, Diprobay, Becoride Inhaler, Cortisone BM, Rhinase Nasal. Whichever name is on the strip, the medicine inside is the one described on this page.
Where this comes from
- MedlinePlus (NIH/NLM): Beclomethasone Nasal Spray
- FDA drug label (US National Library of Medicine, DailyMed)
We do not publish doses. How much to take depends on your age, weight and other conditions — ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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