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Introduction of
Beclomethasone
Beclomethasone, a
corticosteroid, is used to prevent allergy symptoms including
sneezing, itching, and runny or stuffed nose. Beclomethasone
is also used to shrink nasal polyps (lumps) and prevent them
from returning after surgical removal.
side effects of
Beclomethasone
Beclomethasone may
cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms
are severe or do not go away:
If you experience
any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
-
increased
difficulty breathing
-
swollen face,
lower legs, or ankles
-
vision problems
-
cold or infection
that lasts a long time
-
muscle weakness
Storage Conditions for
Beclomethasone
Keep Beclomethasone
in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach
of children. Store
Beclomethasone at room temperature and away from excess
heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any
medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your
pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication. Avoid
puncturing the aerosol container, and do not discard
Beclomethasone
in an incinerator or fire.
Disclaimer:
Information on this page is provided for general
information purposes. You should not make a clinical treatment
decision based on information contained in this page without
consulting other references including the package insert of
the drug, textbooks and where relevant, expert opinion. We
cannot be held responsible for any errors you make in
administering drugs mentioned on this page, nor for use of any
erroneous information contained on this page.
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