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Beclometasone (beclomethasone) (rhinitis)

• Drug Class Description
  Corticosteroids (steroids).
• Generic Name
  Generic
• Presentation
  Nasal spray, beclometasone dipropionate 50 micrograms per dose . Available from Co-Pharma (BeclomistR ), Cox, Galen (Beclo- Aqua R ), Generics UK, Numark.
• Description
  Nasal spray.
• Indications
  Prophylaxis and treatment of perennial and seasonal allergic  perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis. Vasomotor rhinitis.
• Adult Dosage
  

  Two sprays in each nostril twice daily; maintenance, one spray in each nostril twice daily. Use minimum effective dose. Maximum eight sprays daily.

• Child Dosage
  Under 6 years, not recommended; over 6 years, as for adults.
• Contra Indications
  Hypersensitivity to any component.
• Special Precautions
  Fungal, viral or tuberculous infections. Transferring from systemic steroids. Prolonged treatment with high doses increases risk of adrenal suppression and systemic effects. Consider additional systemic steroids in times of stress or surgery. Monitor height of children receiving prolonged therapy. Pregnancy, lactation.
• Adverse Drug Reactions
  Nasal irritation, epistaxis, taste and smell disturbances. Rarely, septal perforation.