Beclomethasone
Beclomethasone treats asthma, allergies, and prevents nasal polyps from developing. Inform your pharmacist or doctor about how long you have been taking this medication before receiving any vaccines.
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Uses of Beclomethasone
Beclomethasone is used in the treatment of:
- Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial
Beclomethasone is used in the prevention of:
- Asthma
- Nasal Polyps
This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Beclomethasone Brand Names
Beclomethasone Drug Class
Beclomethasone is part of the drug class:
Beclomethasone Interactions
This is not a complete list of Beclomethasonedrug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Beclomethasone and Pregnancy
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.
Beclometasone falls into category C:
In animal studies, pregnant animals were given this medication and had some babies born with problems. No well-controlled studies have been done in humans, though. Therefore, this medication may be used if the potential benefits to the mother outweigh the potential risks to the unborn child.
OR
There are no well-controlled studies that have been done in pregnant women. Beclometasone should be used during pregnancy only if the possible benefit outweighs the possible risk to the unborn baby.
OR
No studies have been done in animals, and no well-controlled studies have been done in pregnant women. Beclometasone should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.
Beclomethasone Dosage
Take beclomethasone exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.
The Beclomethasone dose your doctor recommends will be based on the following (use any or all that apply):
- the condition being treated
- other medical conditions you have
- other medications you are taking
- how you respond to this medication
- your weight
- your height
- your age
- your gender
Beclomethasone is available in the following doses:
- Beclomethasone 0.042 Mg/inh Inhalation Aerosol
- Beclomethasone 0.042 Mg/inh Inhalation Aerosol With Adapter
- Beclomethasone 0.084 Mg/inh Inhalation Aerosol With Adapter
- Beclomethasone 40 Mcg/inh Inhalation Aerosol
- Beclomethasone 80 Mcg/inh Inhalation Aerosol
- Beclomethasone Compounding Powder
Forms of Medication
Beclomethasone is available in the following forms:
- Inhalant Solution
- Metered Dose Inhaler
- Nasal Inhaler
- Topical Cream
- Topical Ointment