Beconase Aq: Uses, Side Effects and Dosage

Patient’s Instructions for Use

Shake the suspension spray bottle well before using it. Read complete instructions carefully and use only as directed.

To Use:

1. 1. Remove the safety clip and the plastic dust cap from the nasal applicator (Figure 1).

1. 2. The very first time the spray is used, prime the pump into the air by pressing downward on the white collar, using your forefinger and middle finger while supporting the base of the bottle with your thumb. When you prime the pump for the first time, press down and release the pump 6 times or until a fine spray appears (Figure 2).

The pump is now ready for use. If the pump is not used for 7 days, prime until a fine spray appears.

1. 3. Gently blow your nose to clear your nostrils. Close 1 nostril. Tilt your head forward slightly and, keeping the bottle upright, carefully insert the nasal applicator into the other nostril (Figure 3).

1. 4. For each spray, press firmly downward once on the white collar, using your forefinger and middle finger while supporting the base of the bottle with your thumb. Avoid spraying in eyes. Breathe gently inward through the nostril.
2. 5. Breathe out through your mouth.
3. 6. Repeat steps 5 through 7 in the other nostril.
4. 7. Replace the plastic dust cap and safety clip.
5. 8. DISCARD THE BOTTLE AFTER the date calculated by your doctor or pharmacist. The correct amount of medication in each spray cannot be assured after 180 sprays even though the bottle is not completely empty. Discard the bottle after 180 sprays. Before the discard date you should consult your doctor to see if a refill is needed. Do not take extra doses or stop taking BECONASE AQ Nasal Spray without consulting your doctor.

Cleansing: To clean the nasal applicator, remove the plastic dust cap and safety clip and then press gently upward on the white collar to free the nasal applicator. Wash the applicator and dust cap with cold water. Dry and replace with the plastic dust cap and safety clip back in position.

If the nasal applicator becomes blocked, remove the dust cap, unscrew the complete pump mechanism, and soak the pump in warm water for a few minutes. Rinse with cold water, dry, refit to bottle, and reprime the pump.

Caution: BECONASE AQ Nasal Spray is not intended to give rapid relief of your nasal symptoms. BECONASE AQ Nasal Spray controls the underlying disorders responsible for your attacks, so it is important that you use it regularly at the times recommended by your doctor. The full benefit of BECONASE AQ Nasal Spray may take a few days to develop.

Storage: Store between 15° and 30°C (59° and 86°F).

GlaxoSmithKline

Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

April 2005 RL-2182

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Beconase AQ^®

(beclomethasone dipropionate, monohydrate)

Nasal Spray, 42 mcg

25 g

180 Metered Sprays

Spray-For Intranasal Use Only

R_x only

Important: Read accompanying directions carefully.

See package insert for Dosage Information.

After initial priming (6 actuations), each actuation of the pump delivers 100 mg of aqueous suspension containing beclomethasone dipropionate, monohydrate equivalent to 42 mcg of beclomethasone dipropionate and microcrystalline cellulose, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, dextrose, benzalkonium chloride, polysorbate 80, and 0.25% v/w phenylethyl alcohol.

Store between 15^o and 30^oC (59^o and 86^oF). Shake well before each use.

GlaxoSmithKline

Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

Made in Canada

A018016 Rev. 7/05