Beclometasone is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor if you:. It's important to use your beclometasone inhaler regularly to manage your condition.
Keep using it, even if you do not have any symptoms. After using your inhaler, always put the lid back on to keep it clean. Always follow the instructions from your doctor, or your asthma or respiratory nurse. They may tell you to use your inhaler more often, up to 4 times a day, or to have more than 2 puffs at a time. This depends on how bad your breathing is and which inhaler you're using. There are different types of beclometasone inhaler. It's very important to use your inhaler properly.
This is so you get the right amount of beclometasone into your lungs and the most benefit from your medicine. Before using your inhaler, read the information leaflet that came with it. This leaflet contains instructions and diagrams to show you how to use the inhaler, how to keep it clean, and how long to use it before getting a replacement.
Asthma UK has some short videos showing you how to use your inhaler to help you manage your symptoms. You can search by type of inhaler and by brand such as Clenil, Fostair or Qvar.
If you use a pressurised metered-dose inhaler for example, you can watch a pMDI video. To get the most from your inhaler, it's important to have your technique checked regularly. If you're not sure how to use your inhaler, or your technique has not been checked for a year, ask your doctor, nurse or a pharmacist to watch you use it. If you or your child find it difficult to use an inhaler, your doctor or nurse may give you a spacer to use with it. Spacers can reduce the risk of side effects affecting your mouth and throat.
They are particularly useful for giving beclometasone to young children. A spacer is a large plastic container with a mouthpiece and a hole for the inhaler. It makes it easier to get the right amount of beclometasone into your lungs.
Your doctor, nurse or a pharmacist can show you how to use a spacer with your inhaler. Your dose may go up or down depending on how bad your breathing is. You will be prescribed the lowest dose that controls your symptoms.
If you have agreed a personal action plan with your doctor or nurse, follow your action plan. Use your inhaler as soon as you remember. If you forget doses often, it may help to set an alarm to remind you. You could also ask your pharmacist for advice on other ways to help you remember to take your medicine.
Do not stop using beclometasone suddenly, even if you feel better, without speaking to your doctor or nurse first. If you are using a steroid inhaler regularly, ask your doctor, nurse or a pharmacist if you need to carry a blue steroid card.
If you need any medical or dental treatment, show your blue steroid card to the doctor, dentist or pharmacist so they know that you're taking beclometasone. Like all medicines, beclometasone can cause side effects although not everyone gets them. With inhaled beclometasone very little medicine gets into the rest of your body, so it's unlikely to give you side effects.
Keep taking the medicine but talk to your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away:. It's unusual to have any serious side effects when using a beclometasone inhaler. Side effects are more likely if you're on a higher dose of beclometasone for a long time more than a few months. It happens rarely but it is possible to have a serious allergic reaction anaphylaxis to beclometasone.
This is different to an asthma attack. If you or your child have asthma symptoms, such as wheezing or have tightness in the chest or throat, use a reliever inhaler. You could be having a serious allergic reaction and may need immediate treatment in hospital.
Taking beclometasone at higher doses for a long time can slow down the normal growth of children and teenagers. Your child's doctor will monitor their height and weight carefully for as long as they're taking this medicine. This will help them spot any slowing down of your child's growth and change their treatment if needed. Even if your child's growth slows down, it does not seem to have much effect on their overall adult height.
Talk to your doctor if you're worried. They will be able to explain the benefits and risks of giving your child beclometasone. You can report any suspected side effect to the UK safety scheme. These are not all the side effects of beclometasone. With QVAR Inhaler the usual dose in adults for mild to moderate asthma is one to two puffs twice a day. For more severe asthma the usual dose in adults is up to four puffs twice a day.
But if you or your child needs a higher strength to control asthma symptoms, that can increase the cost. You may begin to feel this medication working within 24 hours, but it may take 3 weeks or longer before the full benefit of this drug takes effect. Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens. Why is Qvar being discontinued?
QVAR RediHaler uses a breath actuated metered dose inhaler, eliminating the need for hand breath coordination during inhalation. Why do you have to rinse your mouth after using Qvar?
Rinse your mouth with water without swallowing after using QVAR to help prevent an infection in your mouth or throat. Worsening asthma or sudden asthma attacks. This potentially life-threatening condition can happen when you stop taking oral corticosteroid medicines and start using QVAR. Does Qvar make you gain weight?
A: NO. Your inhaler contains such a low dose of steroids that it will not make you put on weight. Sometimes steroid tablets can make you feel hungry, and eating more will make you start to gain weight. Use a short acting inhaler right away to treat your symptoms. If you or your child develop a skin rash, hives, or any allergic reaction to this medicine, check with your doctor as soon as possible.
This medicine may cause children to grow more slowly than usual. Talk to your child's doctor if you have any concerns. This medicine may decrease bone mineral density when used for a long time. A low bone mineral density can cause weak bones or osteoporosis. If you have any questions about this, ask your doctor. Check with your doctor right away if blurred vision, difficulty in reading, or any other change in vision occurs during or after treatment.
Your doctor may want you or your child to have your eyes checked by an ophthalmologist eye doctor. Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription over-the-counter [OTC] medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements. Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:.
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Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes this medication. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor. Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time.
Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects. Although most of the side effects listed below don't happen very often, they could lead to serious problems if you do not seek medical attention. Stop taking the medication and seek immediate medical attention if any of the following occur:. Some people may experience side effects other than those listed. Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking this medication.
Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health.
These factors may affect how you should use this medication. Asthma attacks: This medication is not a "reliever" medication. If you start developing asthma symptoms, be sure to use your "reliever" medication for rapid relief of your asthma symptoms.
It is very important that you have your "reliever" medication with you at all times. If you persistently use more of your "reliever" medication, contact your doctor. Bone effects: Long-term use of corticosteroids such as beclomethasone may affect bone density and increase the risk of fracture. Your doctor will monitor your bone health while you are taking this medication.
Eye problems: If you have glaucoma or cataracts or are at risk of developing them, have your eyes checked by your doctor before starting long-term treatment with this medication. Have your eyes monitored at regular intervals while using this medication. Growth effects: Long-term use of corticosteroids, including inhaled forms such as this medication, may slow the growth of children and adolescents.
It is important to use the lowest effective dose for managing asthma symptoms. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns. Infections: Corticosteroids such as beclomethasone may worsen existing infections, mask the signs of infection, and increase the risk of new infections, especially for people who are also taking medications that suppress the immune system e.
If you use this medication for several months or longer, your doctor will monitor you periodically for signs of infection. If you have not had chicken pox or measles or have not been vaccinated against these infections, take special care to avoid exposure to them. Medical conditions: If you have a thyroid disorder or liver disease, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Oral hygiene: Adequate oral hygiene is very important in minimizing the overgrowth of microorganisms such as candidiasis thrush.
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