৳ 146/unit
Pack: ৳ 146
৳ 146/unit
Pack: ৳ 146
At a glance
Beclomethasone Dipropionate Nasal prep is a corticosteroid nasal spray used for the treatment of allergic and non-allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, hay fever, and nasal polyps.
Indications
- Sinusitis
- Hay fever
- Allergic rhinitis
- Non-allergic rhinitis
- Nasal polyps (post-surgical prophylaxis)
- Vasomotor rhinitis
Pharmacology
Beclomethasone controls the rate of protein synthesis, depresses the migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and fibroblasts, reverses capillary permeability, and stabilizes lysosomes at the cellular level to prevent or control inflammation.
Dosage
Adults: 1-2 inhalations in each nostril twice daily.
Children (12 years and older): 1-2 inhalations in each nostril twice daily.
Children (6-12 years): Start with 1 inhalation in each nostril twice daily; patients with more severe symptoms may use 2 inhalations in each nostril.
Children (<6 years): Safety and efficacy not established.
Side effects
- Nasopharyngeal irritation (24%)
- Headache (<5%)
- Nausea (<5%)
- Lightheadedness (<5%)
- Sneezing attacks (4%)
- Nasal congestion (<3%)
- Nose bleeds (<3%)
- Rhinorrhea (<3%)
- Increased lacrimation (<3%)
- Epistaxis (<3%)
- Nasal mucosa ulceration (less common)
- Nasal septum perforation (rare)
Use in pregnancy
[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Limited safety data during pregnancy (Category C). Use only if clearly needed and under medical supervision.
Pregnancy Category: C — always consult a doctor before taking during pregnancy.
Precautions & warnings
- Nasal passage infections and paranasal sinuses should be appropriately treated
- Caution when transferring from systemic steroids if adrenal function is impaired
- Systemic effects may occur at high doses used for prolonged periods
- Growth retardation has been reported in children
- Higher than recommended doses may cause clinically significant adrenal suppression
- Caution during pregnancy and lactation
Overdose effects
Overuse may cause systemic corticosteroid effects. Consult a doctor if symptoms occur.
Storage conditions
Store below 30°C, in a dry place, away from light. Keep out of reach of children.