Indications
Becovent Nasal Spray is used to prevent and treat seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis (including hay fever) as well as non-allergic (vasomotor) rhinitis. It is also used to help prevent nasal polyps from recurring after they have been surgically removed.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Following topical (intranasal) application, Beclomethasone Dipropionate acts on the nasal lining to reduce inflammation and constrict local blood vessels. The precise mechanism behind these effects is not fully understood, but it is thought to involve several changes at the tissue level: fewer inflammatory mediator cells (basophils, leukocytes, and mast cells) and eosinophils in the epithelium, reduced sensitivity of sensory nerves to mechanical stimulation, a dampened secretory response to cholinergic nerve stimulation, and decreased fibroblast activity. It may also work by limiting capillary dilation and permeability and by stabilizing lysosomal membranes, which in turn helps prevent the release of proteolytic enzymes.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Beclomethasone may be used in pregnancy if the potential benefit is thought to outweigh the potential risk to the baby. Corticosteroid production naturally rises during pregnancy, so most women can manage on a lower dose of added corticosteroid, and many will not need any at all while pregnant. Because other corticosteroids do pass into breast milk, Beclomethasone nasal spray should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.