What is Alanase?

ALANASE is used to prevent and treat seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever). It works by reducing the swelling and irritation in the lining of the nose. It relieves the symptoms of blocked nose, runny nose, itchy nose and sneezing. ALANASE contains 50 micrograms (µg) of beclometasone dipropionate per spray.

Is beclomethasone prescription only?

Beclometasone nasal spray is available on prescription for adults and children. Adults can buy it from pharmacies and supermarkets.

Is steroid nasal spray safe?

Intranasal steroid sprays are safe for long-term use, and there is little evidence to indicate they cause significant systemic side effects. However, patients with chronic rhinitis who might use them for long periods should be advised to use them only intermittently and at the lowest dose that controls their symptoms.

Can steroid nasal spray make symptoms worse?

Nasal steroid spray can cause irritation, redness, and other symptoms in and around your nose. These effects can increase with long-term use. Bleeding may mean there’s a more serious problem, such as a hole in your nasal lining that will require medical attention.

Is beclomethasone the same as Beconase?

Beconase AQ (beclomethasone nasal) is a steroid used to treat nasal symptoms such as congestion, sneezing, and runny nose caused by seasonal or year-round allergies. Beconase AQ is also used to keep nasal polyps from coming back after surgery to remove them.

Can steroid nasal spray damage your nose?

Can nasal steroid spray damage your nose? Nasal steroid spray can cause irritation, redness, and other symptoms in and around your nose. These effects can increase with long-term use. Bleeding may mean there’s a more serious problem, such as a hole in your nasal lining that will require medical attention.

Which nasal steroid is most effective?

Experts say that over-the-counter (OTC) anti-inflammatory nasal sprays—such as FLONASE nasal sprays or Nasacort® 24 Hour—are the most effective form of nasal allergy symptom relief.

Which is better Nasonex or Beconase?

Beconase AQ (beclomethasone) is a strong steroidal nasal spray that is very effective at relieving nasal allergy symptoms, but is only available as brand so it may be expensive. Relieves allergy symptoms. Nasonex (Mometasone) is a good first-choice treatment for stuffy and runny noses caused by allergies.

What are the side effects of beclomethasone?

Beclomethasone inhalation may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• headache.
• sore throat.
• runny or stuffy nose.
• back pain.
• nausea.
• cough.
• difficult or painful speech.