Beclometasone

What Are The Uses Of Beclometasone?

It is a steroid medication available in the form of pills, cream, nasal spray and inhalers.

It is recommended in following conditions:

• Pills: To treat ulcerative colitis.
• Cream: To treat dermatitis and psoriasis
• Nasal spray: To treat asthma
• Inhalers: To treat allergic rhinitis

What Are The Side Effects Of Beclometasone?

Some of the side-effects are:

• Headache
• Respiratory infections
• Throat inflammation
• Cough
• Voice changes
• Stuffy nose

Some of the less common side effects are:

• Unpleasant smell
• Hoarseness
• Pain
• Visual changes
• Nasal congestion
• Allergic reactions such as rashes, itching

 Consult your doctor if any of the following severe side effects occur:

• Adrenal insufficiency
• Severe allergic reactions
• Cataracts

What Are The Contraindications Of Beclometasone?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Nose inflammation
• Acne
• Pulmonary TB
• Ulcers
• Respiratory tract infections