Beclazone 250mcg Inhaler CFC-Free (Beclometasone)

Beclazone general information

What is Beclazone used for?

Beclazone inhaler is an inhaled asthma medication used to reduce symptoms and exacerbations of asthma, and to prevent but not treat asthma attack, to improve lung function. Beclazone inhaler is known as a “preventer” asthma medication and is used regularly as part of a long-term asthma management plan, which may also include a “reliever” or “rescue” medication, for use when needed. Beclazone inhaler blocks the inflammatory process, which causes swelling in the airways of the lungs, and reduces symptoms of asthma, including wheezing, cough tightness of the chest and shortness of breath.

How does Beclazone work?

Beclazone inhaler contains beclomethasone propionate, which is a corticosteroid and anti-inflammatory medication that blocks the production of inflammatory chemicals released in the airways in response to asthma trigger, such as an allergens or irritants in the air. Inflammation is one of the underlying causes of asthma along with bronchospasm, which is constriction (narrowing of the bronchioles (small airways). Beclazone inhaler works directly on the airway walls to reduce inflammatory reactions in the airways, which helps to prevent symptoms of asthma caused by swollen and inflamed airways, like wheezing, cough, tightness of the chest and shortness of breath. It does not relieve bronchospasm which happens during an asthma attack and needs a “reliever” medication to open the airways.

What does Beclazone contain?

Beclazone inhaler contains the active ingredient beclomethasone propionate, a corticosteroid and anti-inflammatory, used as an asthma prevention medication. It also contains the oleic acid and a mixture of the propellants trichlorofluoromethane and dichlorofluoromethane. which delivers 250mcg beclomethasone as an aerosol into your lungs each time your actuate (press down) your inhaler. Each inhaler contains at least 200 actuations.

Treating asthma with Beclazone

Beclazone inhaler contains beclomethasone propionate, which is a corticosteroid and anti-inflammatory medication that blocks the production of inflammatory chemicals released in the airways in response to asthma trigger, such as an allergens or irritants in the air. Beclazone inhaler is used as a long-term “preventer” medication to reduce inflammation and swelling of the airways of the lung, as part of an asthma management plan to reduce symptoms and exacerbations of asthma, and to improve lung function. Your asthma management plan may also include a bronchodilator for relief of bronchospasm, (constriction or narrowing of the bronchioles or small airways). You should not use Beclazone inhaler as a “reliever” or “rescue” medication for bronchospasm or if you are having an asthma attack, for this you need a fast acting bronchodilator.

Should you take Beclazone with other asthma inhalers?

Beclazone inhaler is used as a long-term “preventer” medication to reduce inflammation and swelling of the airways of the lung, as part of an asthma management plan to reduce symptoms and exacerbations of asthma, and to improve lung function. Your asthma management plan may also include a bronchodilator for relief of bronchospasm, (constriction or narrowing of the bronchioles or small airways). Both are intended to be taken together, only if recommended by your doctor.

What are the side effects of Beclazone?

The most commonly reported side effects when using Beclazone inhaler include a sore throat or tongue. which may be due to candida infection (thrush), hoarseness or throat irritation and contusion in the skin (bruising).

When should Beclazone not be used?

You should not use Beclazone if you:

• are allergic to beclomethasone or any of the ingredients in Beclazone inhaler
• are a diabetic, without discussion with your doctor, as the beclomethasone in Beclazone inhaler may increase your glucose levels
• are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding, without discussion with your doctor
• have tuberculosis of the lung or other long term lung infection
• currently have an infection, as Beclazone inhaler may hide some of the signs of infection
• are taking other medications that may interact with Beclazone inhaler, like ritonavir for HIV infection, and the antifungal drug ketoconazole.

What are the health risks of Beclazone?

Long term use of Beclazone inhaler may cause the adrenal glands, which produce endogenous (naturally occurring) corticosteroids, to stop working efficiently. This may slow down the growth rate in children and will need regular monitoring. Beclazone inhaler may also cause decreased bone mineral density if used for long periods.

How should Beclazone be taken?

The dose of Beclazone inhaler you use (how many puffs or inhalations) and how often take it depends on the severity of your asthma and your age and should be as recommended by your doctor. You will usually take one or two puffs twice a day, morning and evening. Beclazone inhaler does not work immediately, but is intended as a long-term medication which may take up to a weeks to start to work and it may take several weeks before you feel maximum benefit. You should not stop taking your Beclazone inhaler, even if you feel better.

How to use your Beclazone inhaler

Follow the instructions provided with your Beclazone Inhaler.

1. Remove the mouthpiece cover and shake the inhaler.
2. Breathe out as far as is comfortable and then place the mouthpiece in your mouth.
3. Start to inhale and press down on the top of the inhaler to release a dose of beclomethasone while still breathing in through your mouth until your lungs are full, and then hold your breath for a few seconds.
4. Remove the inhaler and breathe normally.
5. Replace the mouthpiece cover.
6. Rinse your mouth after use.

Note: You can use a spacer device to help you inhale correctly.

How many puffs to take from your Beclazone inhaler?

How many puffs (inhalations) you take from your Beclazone inhaler and how often depends on the severity of your asthma and your age and should be as recommended by your doctor. You will usually take one or two puffs twice a day, morning and evening. Beclazone inhaler is a metered dose inhaler, which delivers exactly one dose per actuation (inhalation).

How long should you take Beclazone?

You should use for Beclazone inhaler continually for as long as recommended by your doctor. You should not stop taking your Beclazone inhaler, even if you feel better.

Missed dose of Beclazone

If you miss a dose of Beclazone inhaler take it as soon as you remember, unless it is time to take the next dose, then skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose.

How should Beclazone be stored?

Your Beclazone Inhaler should be stored below 30°C. Protect your inhaler from frost, it will not work properly if it gets cold and keep away from direct sunlight. Always replace the mouthpiece cover when you are not using your inhaler.