Beclomethasone (Dipropionate)

Beclomethasone is an inhaled steroid that is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children at least 4 years old. Beclomethasone inhalation will not treat an asthma attack that has already begun. Beclomethasone inhalation may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Beclomethasone is an inhaled steroid that is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children at least 4 years old. Beclomethasone inhalation will not treat an asthma attack that has already begun. Beclomethasone inhalation may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

You should not use beclomethasone if you are allergic to it. Tell your doctor if you have ever had: any type of bacterial, fungal, or viral infection ; tuberculosis ; herpes infection of the eyes; osteoporosis , or low bone mineral density; a weak immune system; or cataracts, glaucoma , or increased pressure inside your eyes. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Beclomethasone can affect growth in children. Talk with your doctor if you think your child is not growing at a normal rate while using beclomethasone inhalation. Beclomethasone inhalation may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: wheezing , choking, or other breathing problems after using this medicine; worsening asthma symptoms; white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips; blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights; signs of infection --fever, chills, body aches, vomiting ; signs of low adrenal gland hormones --worsening tiredness, lack of energy, weakness, feeling light-headed, nausea, vomiting; or increased adrenal gland hormones --hunger, weight gain, swelling, skin discoloration, slow wound healing, sweating , acne, increased body hair, tiredness, mood changes, muscle weakness, missed menstrual periods, sexual changes. Common side effects of beclomethasone inhalation may include: a yeast infection in the mouth; sinus pain, irritation in your nose; or cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat . This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Seek medical attention if your breathing problems get worse quickly, or if you think your asthma medications are not working as well.

Seek medical attention if your breathing problems get worse quickly, or if you think your asthma medications are not working as well.

250 to 500 mcg (380 (375)) 12 hourly Inhalation — Frequency may be increased upto 4 times/day if needed.

5 to 10 ug/kg (7.5 (7.5)) 8 hourly Inhalation — -

0.1 % (0.1 (0.1)) As recommended. topical — As required 6.25 ug/kg (6.2 (6.25)) 8 hourly Inhalation —

Other drugs may affect beclomethasone inhalation, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.

Nasal Spray, Inhaler Store Below 40°C. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.