BECONASE HAYFEVER
Country: Ireland
Language: English
Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)
Summary of Product characteristics
(SPC)
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Active ingredient:
BECLOMETASONE DIPROPIONATE MONOHYDRATE
Available from:
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare (Ireland) Limited
Dosage:
50 Mcg/Dose
Pharmaceutical form:
Nasal Spray Suspension
Authorization date:
1999-09-17
Summary of Product characteristics
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Beconase Hayfever nasal spray 50 micrograms per spray
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Each 100 mg spray contains beclometasone dipropionate monohydrate equivalent to 50 micrograms Beclometasone
Dipropionate Ph.Eur.
Excipients: Each 100 mg spray contains benzalkonium chloride solution equivalent to benzalkonium chloride 20
micrograms.
For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Nasal spray, suspension
An aqueous white opaque suspension in a plastic bottle fitted with a metering atomising pump and nasal applicator.
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
Beconase Hayfever prevents and relieves nasal congestion, sneezing and a runny, itchy nose due to hayfever and
other seasonal allergic conditions. Once nasal congestion is cleared the pressure and pain around the eyes is also
reduced.
4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
Regular usage is essential for full therapeutic benefit. Beconase Hayfever quickly starts to bring relief and reduce
swelling in the nose although it may take a few days to build up to its maximum effect.
Adults 18 years of age and over:
The recommended dose is two applications into each nostril twice daily.
Total daily administration should not exceed 8 applications (400 mcg).
If there is no response after 14 days of treatment, medical advice should be sought.
Beconase Hayfever is for nasal use only.
Do not use continuously for longer than 3 months without consulting your doctor.
4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS
Known hypersensitivity to Beconase Hayfever or any of its components.
IRISH MEDICINES BOARD
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_Date Printed 20/10/2010_
_CRN 2090290_
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