Hayfever Relief Nasal Spray (Beclomethasone Nasal Spray) Hayfever Relief Nasal Spray (Beclomethasone Nasal Spray)

Hayfever Relief Nasal Spray

Hayfever Relief Nasal Spray (Beclomethasone Nasal) helps to decrease nasal inflammation caused by allergens such as pollen, dust mites, and animal fur. It also helps to relieve the symptoms of hayfever and helps bring relief from running noses and stinging and streaming eyes.

How this Hayfever Relief Nasal Spray Work? 

This spray contains the active ingredient beclometasone, which helps to decrease inflammation in the nasal passages and prevent the impact of hayfever. Once Hayfever Relief is sprayed, the beclometasone is instantly absorbed into the nasal passages to help treat the symptoms.

Approved by Claire Makey - Pharmacist on the 08/04/2021.
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Dosage for Adults (including the elderly) You will need to use the Beclometasone spray regularly. • Squirt two sprays into each nostril twice a day, every morning and evening. • Once you start to feel better, a single spray into each nostril twice a day may be enough to control your hay fever. Do not use more often than 8 sprays in 24 hours. If you feel no better after 10 days consult your doctor. You should not use Beclometasone continuously for longer than 3 months without consulting a doctor.

Normal Use 1. Remove the dust-cap and lock-ring (if fitted). Shake the bottle gently . 2. On first using the nasal spray, prepare for use by pressing down on the white collar using both your index and middle fingers. Keep the base supported with your thumb . Continue to press down until the collar stops and then allow to return to its original position. Repeat this action until a fine spray appears. The first five attempts to produce a spray should be allowed to go to waste. Now the spray is ready to use. 3. To use the spray, first blow your nose gently. Closing one nostril off as shown, bend your head forward slightly. Hold the bottle upright and carefully insert the applicator into your other nostril . 4. Slowly begin to breathe in through your nose and whilst doing so press down firmly on the white collar to produce a fine spray inside your nose. Breathe out through your mouth . 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to squirt a second spray in the same nostril. Cleaning Wash the nozzle frequently with warm water. This will prevent it from getting blocked. If the pump has not been used for a short period of time, re-priming may be necessary (see Step 2 above). Page 4 of 5 Children Children under 18 years of age should not use Beclometasone.

If you use more Beclometasone than you should It is important that you take your dose as stated on the pharmacist’s label or as advised by your doctor. You should use only as much as your doctor recommends; using more or less may make your symptoms worse. If you accidentally take too much of your medicine tell your doctor.

 If you forget to use Beclometasone Take the next dose when it is due. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. If you stop using Beclometasone Speak to your doctor first before stopping this medicine. If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist

Do not use Beclometasone if: • you are allergic (hypersensitive) to beclometasone or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (see Section 6 for a list of other ingredients) • you are under 18 years old.

 Take special care with Beclometasone: You should tell your doctor before taking this medicine: • if you are you suffering from either a nose infection or sinus trouble • if you have recently had nasal surgery, if you have recently injured your nose or if you have ulcers in your nose • if you are taking steroid tablets • if you were previously being treated with a steroid injection or have taken steroid tablets for a long time, as you may notice a worsening of your symptoms.

 It may take a few days before you notice an improvement in your symptoms. It is therefore important to use your nasal spray regularly. Contact your doctor if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances.

 Taking other medicines Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription Some medicines may increase the effects of Beclometasone and your doctor may wish to monitor you carefully if you are taking these medicines (including some medicines for HIV: ritonavir, cobicistat).

Pregnancy and breast-feeding If you are pregnant, might become pregnant or are breast-feeding, speak to your doctor before taking Beclometasone. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.

 Driving and using machines Beclometasone will not affect your ability to drive and use machines.

Like all medicines, Beclometasone can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. If any of the following happen, stop taking Beclometasone and tell your doctor immediately:

Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people) • cataract, raised pressure in the eye and glaucoma (an eye condition which can damage your sight causing blurred or loss of vision). • sores on the lining of the nose and a small hole in the partition between the two nostrils may occur. Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people) • severe allergic reaction such as swelling of the face, lips and/or throat, causing difficulty breathing or swallowing.

 Other possible side effects Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people) • rash, including hives, itching or red skin Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people) • dryness and irritation of the nose and throat • an unpleasant taste and smell, which can occur immediately after use. • a small nose bleed, which will usually stop quickly.

 Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people) • shortness of breath, wheezing Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data) Some people may suffer side effects from small amounts of the steroid being absorbed into the body. This is more likely if you are on a high dose or use the spray for a long time.

Possible side effects are: • facial puffiness, increased body fat and thinning of the skin weight gain, rounded (moon-shaped) face and high blood pressure (Cushing’s syndrome or Cushingoid features) • a slowing of the rate of growth in children and adolescents. It is important to follow the instructions given in this leaflet.

 Reporting of side effects. If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

Hayfever Relief Nasal Spray contains:

50 micrograms beclomethasone dipropionate per spray.

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