Beclomethasone Hayfever Relief Nasal Spray
AFTER USING YOUR NASAL SPRAY
The most common side effects are dryness, irritation of the nose and throat, and an unpleasant taste and smell.
Other side effects include:
• nose bleeds
• glaucoma (raised eye pressure, eye pain or blurred vision)
• sores inside the nose
• slow growth in children (only in rare cases where the child has received treatment with this drug for a very long time - these children should have their height monitored regularly) .
If you should suffer from any of these undesired effects or any undesired effect please tell your pharmacist or doctor.
DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE AFTER THE EXPIRY DATE SHOWN ON THE LABEL.
DISCARD CONTENTS 3 MONTHS AFTER FIRST OPENING. PROTECT FROM LIGHT AND DO NOT REFRIGERATE.
STORE AT TEMPERATURE BELOW 25°C.
Vivabec™
BECLOMETASONE DIPROPIONATE
KEEP ALL MEDICATION OUT OF THE REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDREN
This leaflet contains a summary of the information about Vivabec (Beclometasone Dipropionate) which is an effective treatment for Hayfever. Please read the leaflet carefully before using your Nasal Spray.
Vivabec (Beclometasone Dipropionate) is available in a brown glass bottle fitted with a white nozzle. Each bottle contains 200 sprays. Each spray contains 50 micrograms of the active ingredient Beclometasone Dipropionate. The nasal spray also contains Dextrose, Polysorbate 80, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Benzalkonium Chloride, Phenylethanol and Purified Water.
The active ingredient in this medicine is Beclometasone Dipropionate. This is the new name for Beclomethasone Dipropionate. The ingredient itself has not changed.
HOW DOES YOUR MEDICINE WORK ?
Beclometasone Dipropionate is a steroid. It acts by reducing the inflammation in your nose. This inflammation is responsible for your hayfever symptoms, eg. sneezing, and an itchy, blocked up or runny nose.
Product Licence Holder and Manufacturer: Generics [UK] Limited, Station Close, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 1TL.
Distributed by: Lexon UK Limited, 18 Oxleasow Road, Moons Moat East, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0RE, England.
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BEFORE USING VIVABEC
Some people can be allergic to medicine. If you can answer yes to any of the following questions, tell your doctor BEFORE using this product. If you develop a rash or swelling, stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor immediately.
• Are you pregnant or do you intend to become pregnant ?
• Are you breast feeding a baby ?
• Are you suffering from either a nose infection or sinus trouble ?
• Have you recently been treated with a steroid injection or taken steroid tablets for a long time ?
Do not use this nasal spray if you think you may be allergic to any of the ingredients.
DOSE
VIVABEC IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN OR ADULTS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE.
Squirt two sprays into each nostril twice a day. To get the most benefit out of your nasal spray use it regularly.
Once you start to feel better, a single spray into each nostril twice a day may be enough to control your hayfever.
Do not use more than eight sprays in 24 hours.
Vivabec (Beclometasone Dipropionate) quickly starts to reduce inflammation and swelling in your nose, although it may take 2 or 3 days to build up to its maximum protective effect.
HOW SHOULD YOU USE YOUR NASAL SPRAY ?
If you have any problems about using your nasal spray, ask your pharmacist.
1 Remove the dust-cap and lock-ring (if fitted). Shake the bottle gently (figure 1).
2 On first using the nasal spray, prepare for use by pressing down on the white collar using both your index and middle fingers. Keep the base supported with your thumb (figure 2). Continue to press down until the collar stops and then allow to return to its original position. Repeat this action until a fine spray appears. The first five attempts to produce a spray should be allowed to go to waste. Now the spray is ready to use.
3 To use the spray, first blow your nose gently. Closing one nostril off as shown, bend your head forward slightly. Hold the bottle upright and carefully insert the applicator into your other nostril (figure 3).
4 Slowly begin to breathe in through your nose and whilst doing so press down firmly on the white collar to produce a fine spray inside your nose. Breathe out through your mouth (figure 4).
If you feel no better after 10 days, refer to your doctor. This product should not be used continuously for longer than 3 months without consulting your doctor.
If you forget a dose use the spray as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose though, do not double the dose just carry on as before.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to squirt a second spray in the same nostril.
Wash the nozzle frequently with warm water. This will prevent it from getting blocked.
If the pump has not been used for a short period of time, re-priming may be necessary (see Step 2 above).
