Beconase Hayfever Nasal Spray (180 Sprays)

Active ingredient

• 50 micrograms beclometasone dipropionate per spray.

Other ingredients

• Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose, Dextrose, Polysorbate 80, Purified Water, Benzalkonium Chloride and Phenylethyl Alcohol.

Adults aged 18years and above:

Two sprays into each nostril every morning and evening. Once your symptoms have improved you may be able to reduce the dose to one spray into each nostril morning and evening. Use regularly.

• Shake the bottle well and remove the dust cap.
• Blow your nose gently.
• Close one nostril and out the nozzle in the other nostril.
• Tilt your head forward slightly and keep the bottle upright.
• Start to breathe in slowly through your nose. While you are breathing in, squirt a spray of fine mist into your nostril by pressing down firmly on the collar with your fingers.
• Breathe out through your nose. Repeat in the same nostril for second spray.
• Remove the nozzle and complete the same steps for the other nostril.

Precautions

• Do not use if you are under 18 years.
• For nasal use only.  
• Avoid contact with eyes. 
• Do not use if allergic to Beclometasone or other ingredients in the spray.  
• Consult a pharmacist or doctor before use if pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking other medication. 
• Seek medical advice if symptoms persist or worsen after recommended treatment duration.  
• Beconase contains 0.02 mg benzalkonium chloride in each spray. Benzalkonium chloride may cause irritation or swelling inside the nose, especially if used for a longtime. Benzalkonium chloride may cause wheezing and breathing difficulties (bronchospasm), especially if you have asthma.

Storage

• Keep out of sight and reach of children.
• Do not store above 25ºC.
• Use within three months of first use.
• Do not store in the fridge.

Rare side effects can include:

• Eye problems such as pain or blurred vision.
• Nasal problems such as pain and/or persistent bleeding.
• Unpleasant taste or smell.
• Nose bleeds or irritation in the nose or throat.

For more information see Patient Information Leaflet Enclosed.

Including any side effects that are not listed in the patient information leaflet, you can speak to your doctor or pharmacist about. Also, side effects can be reported directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or by searching “MHRA Yellow Card” in the Google Store or Apple App Store. Reporting side effects helps improve the safety of this medicine for yourself and future customers.