Beconase Aqueous Nasal Spray is an effective medicine which is used to relieve the symptoms and allergies caused by hay fever. It helps you feel less congested by tackling symptoms such as sinus discomfort, red and watery eyes, runny or itchy nose, sneezing, etc. It contains the active ingredient beclometasone dipropionate, which is a corticosteroid.

Beconase Aqueous Nasal Spray is used to treat the symptoms and allergies that are caused by allergic rhinitis or hay fever. These could be once-in-a-while allergies such as those caused by dust or pollen particles in the air, or perennial allergies such as animal allergies.

Beconase Aqueous Nasal Spray contains beclometasone dipropionate, a corticosteroid as its active ingredient. This gets absorbed into the nasal membrane and it prevents the release of chemicals which trigger allergic or inflammatory responses.

The Beconase Aqueous Nasal Spray helps relieve the symptoms triggered by an allergic response to dust or pollen allergies. These may include:

• Relief from a blocked, itchy or runny nose
• Relief from sinus discomfort
• Relief from headache
• Relief from itchy or watery eyes

The recommended dosage of Beconase Aqueous Nasal Spray is two sprays in each nostril twice a day. Once the symptoms look better, you can reduce your dosage to one spray in each nostril twice a day. It’s best to take the lowest possible dose as per your symptoms.

When you start using Beconase Aqueous Nasal Spray for the first time, it must be primed. Here’s how you can do it:

• Shake the spray bottle gently.
• Hold the spray upright and point the nozzle away from you.
• Press the button firmly, it will pump a mist in the air. Repeat for about 4 to 6 times until it starts releasing a fine mist.

To use the spray, follow these steps:

• Gently shake the spray bottle.
• Place the spray nozzle into one nostril.
• Press the spray button to release one dose while breathing in through your nose. Then, take away the nozzle and breathe in through your mouth.
• Repeat the same for a second dose into the nostril.
• Then take one or two doses as recommended into the other nostril.

Clean the plastic nozzle at least once a week or more frequently to prevent it from getting blocked. If the nozzle gets blocked, do not try to unblock it by inserting a pin into it; this will damage the spray mechanism.

The bottle must be disposed of safely if any medicine remains after 3 months of usage, please safely return it to a pharmacy.

The spray should be used only by adults who are 18 or above. It is not meant for use by children.

The Beconase Aqueous Nasal Spray should not be used by

• children and adolescents who are under the age of 18 years
• people who are allergic to beclometasone dipropionate or any of the other medicine ingredients

Common side effects of the spray, affecting 1 in 10 or 100 people, include:

• Nosebleeds
• An unpleasant taste or smell
• Hoarse voice or dry/sore throat
• Headache

Tell your doctor if you are using any other herbal medicines or steroid-based medicines such as eye drops, asthma inhalers, tablets, injections, other nasal sprays and drops.

You can safely purchase Beconase Aqueous Nasal Spray online at MedsNow. Firstly, you will have an online consultation with a clinician. Post consultation, once the prescriber ensures that this is the right drug for you, your order will be supplied.

Store the spray below 25°C, and do not refrigerate or freeze. Keep the medicine out of reach of children.

1. How Long Does Beconase Aqueous Nasal Spray Take to Work?

   The medicine may start showing its effect after 10-14 days. Please arrange a review with us if you do not see an improvement after 4 weeks.

2. Is Beconase Aqueous Nasal Spray Prescription Only?

   Yes, Beconase Aqueous Nasal Spray is a prescription-only medicine.

3. Can I Use Beconase Aqueous Nasal Spray with Antihistamines?

   Yes, it can be used with antihistamines to treat hay fever. However, consult your doctor before combining any medicines.

4. Is Beconase Aqueous Nasal Spray a Steroid?

   Yes, Beconase Aqueous Nasal Spray is a steroid which belongs to the class of drugs called corticosteroids.