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Beconase description. Nasal corticosteroids (kor-ti-ko-STER-oids) are cortisone-like medicines. They belong to the family of medicines called steroids. These medicines are sprayed or inhaled into the nose to help relieve the stuffy nose, irritation, and discomfort of hay fever, other allergies, and other nasal problems. These medicines are also used to prevent nasal polyps from growing back after they have been removed by surgery.
Why prescribed Beconase. Beclomethasone, a corticosteroid, is used to prevent allergy symptoms including sneezing, itching, and runny or stuffed nose. It is also used to shrink nasal polyps (lumps) and prevent them from returning after surgical removal. Beconase is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. How used Beconase. Beclomethasone comes as an aerosol and a solution to inhale through the nose. It usually is inhaled two to four times a day at evenly spaced intervals. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Use beclomethasone exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Beclomethasone controls symptoms of asthma and other lung diseases but does not cure them. Do not stop using beclomethasone without talking to your doctor. Before you use beclomethasone the first time, read the written instructions that come with it. Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or respiratory therapist to demonstrate the proper technique. Practice using the inhaler while in his or her presence. Before using beclomethasone, gently blow your nose to clear your nasal passages. Avoid blowing your nose for 15 minutes after inhaling the prescribed dose. Some brand names: - Beconase - Beconase AQ - Corticosteroids - Dexacort Turbinaire - Flonase - Nasacort - Nasacort AQ - Nasalide - Nasarel - Nasonex - Rhinalar |