If you or your child develop a skin rash, hives, or any allergic reaction to this medicine, check with your doctor as soon as possible. This medicine may cause children to grow more slowly than usual. Talk to your child's doctor if you have any concerns. This medicine may decrease bone mineral density when used for a long time.
A low bone mineral density can cause weak bones or osteoporosis. If you have any questions about this, ask your doctor. Check with your doctor right away if blurred vision, difficulty in reading, or any other change in vision occurs during or after treatment. Your doctor may want you or your child to have your eyes checked by an ophthalmologist eye doctor. Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription over-the-counter [OTC] medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements.
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:.
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Does Qvar make you gain weight? A: NO. Your inhaler contains such a low dose of steroids that it will not make you put on weight. Sometimes steroid tablets can make you feel hungry, and eating more will make you start to gain weight.
The tablets themselves don't make you gain, so eat your normal amounts while you take them and you should be fine. Can Qvar make you tired? Feeling very tired, weak, or touchy; trembling; having a fast heartbeat, confusion, sweating, or dizziness if you missed a dose or recently stopped Qvar beclomethasone oral inhalation.
Change in eyesight. This medicine can cause very bad breathing problems right after you take a dose. What is the difference between Qvar and Ventolin? Are Qvar and Ventolin the Same Thing? Qvar beclomethasone dipropionate and Ventolin HFA albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol are used to treat asthma. Ventolin HFA is also used to prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm.
Qvar is a steroid and Ventolin HFA is a bronchodilator. What is the difference between Symbicort and Qvar? It also comes as: nose spray nasal spray — for hay fever and cold-like symptoms caused by common allergies rhinitis cream and ointment — for skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis tablets — for ulcerative colitis. NHS coronavirus advice If you have a steroid inhaler or nebuliser, carry on using it as usual. Updated: 06 April Help us improve our website Can you answer a quick question about your visit today?
Use your beclometasone inhaler every day for it to work, even if you do not have any symptoms. It's important to rinse your mouth or brush your teeth after using a steroid preventer inhaler. This is to prevent infections and a sore mouth. You may get a blue steroid treatment card if you need high doses of beclometasone to control your symptoms. Beclometasone sometimes comes mixed with formoterol. This type of inhaler is both a preventer and a reliever, and brand names include Fostair.
Do not change your brand of steroid inhaler without checking with your doctor first. Adults can use beclometasone inhalers for asthma or COPD. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor if you: have had an allergic reaction to beclometasone or any other medicines in the past cannot have alcohol for any reason some brands contain a very small amount of alcohol have ever had TB tuberculosis are pregnant or trying to get pregnant — your doctor may want to lower your dose are being treated for viral or fungal infections.
The usual dose is 1 or 2 puffs, taken twice a day. Different types of inhalers There are different types of beclometasone inhaler. Information: Watch a video Asthma UK has some short videos showing you how to use your inhaler to help you manage your symptoms. Check your inhaler technique To get the most from your inhaler, it's important to have your technique checked regularly.
Using your inhaler with a spacer If you or your child find it difficult to use an inhaler, your doctor or nurse may give you a spacer to use with it. Will my dose go up or down?
What if I forget to use it? Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. What if I take too much? Taking too much beclometasone by accident is unlikely to harm you. If you're worried, talk to your doctor or a pharmacist. Steroid cards If you are using a steroid inhaler regularly, ask your doctor, nurse or a pharmacist if you need to carry a blue steroid card. Important If you need any medical or dental treatment, show your blue steroid card to the doctor, dentist or pharmacist so they know that you're taking beclometasone.
Common side effects These common side effects may happen in more than 1 in people. Keep taking the medicine but talk to your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away: oral thrush — a fungal infection that causes white patches, redness and soreness in your mouth dry or sore throat, or hoarse voice Serious side effects It's unusual to have any serious side effects when using a beclometasone inhaler.
Tell a doctor straight away if you get: high temperature, chills, a very sore throat, ear or sinus pain, a cough, coughing up more mucus phlegm or a change in colour of your mucus, pain when you pee, mouth sores or a wound that will not heal — these can be signs of an infection "moon face" a puffy, rounded face , weight gain in the upper back or belly — this happens gradually and can be a sign of Cushing's syndrome a very upset stomach or you're being sick vomiting , very bad dizziness or passing out, muscle weakness, very tired, mood changes, loss of appetite and weight loss — these can be signs of adrenal gland problems changes in your eyesight, such as blurred vision or a cloudy lens in the eye — these can be signs of increased pressure in your eyes glaucoma or a cataract Serious allergic reaction It happens rarely but it is possible to have a serious allergic reaction anaphylaxis to beclometasone.
Children and teenagers Taking beclometasone at higher doses for a long time can slow down the normal growth of children and teenagers. Information: You can report any suspected side effect to the UK safety scheme. What to do about: oral thrush — try rinsing your mouth with water or brushing your teeth after using your inhaler to stop this happening.
If you get oral thrush ask a pharmacist to recommend a suitable treatment such as a mouth gel and get them to check that you're using your inhaler correctly. They may suggest that you see your doctor to discuss the best treatment. Using a spacer with your inhaler can also help. Beclometasone and breastfeeding It's generally OK to use your beclometasone inhaler as normal while you're breastfeeding. Non-urgent advice: Tell your doctor if you're:. Check with a pharmacist or your doctor if you're taking: medicines used to treat HIV such as ritonavir or cobicistat non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or aspirin other medicines that contain steroids such as eczema creams, other asthma inhalers, tablets, injections, nasal sprays and eye or nose drops medicines used to treat alcohol addiction some brands contain a very small amount of alcohol metronidazole , an antibiotic some brands contain a very small amount of alcohol which you cannot take with this antibiotic antifungal medicines, such as ketoconazole or itraconazole Mixing beclometasone with herbal remedies or supplements There's very little information about taking herbal remedies and supplements while taking or using beclometasone.
Important Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including herbal remedies, vitamins or supplements. How does beclometasone work?
Beclometasone is a steroid corticosteroid medicine. Important If you are coughing, wheezing or breathless, use your reliever inhaler. How long does beclometasone take to work? A beclometasone inhaler does not work straight away. How long will I use my beclometasone inhaler for? It's important to keep using your inhaler even if you feel better.
Is it safe to use for a long time? What will happen if I stop using my beclometasone inhaler? Is there anything I need to know about taking beclometasone and having surgery? How does it compare with other preventer inhalers?
Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking this medication. Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use this medication.
Asthma attacks: This medication is not a "reliever" medication. If you start developing asthma symptoms, be sure to use your "reliever" medication for rapid relief of your asthma symptoms.
It is very important that you have your "reliever" medication with you at all times. If you persistently use more of your "reliever" medication, contact your doctor. Bone effects: Long-term use of corticosteroids such as beclomethasone may affect bone density and increase the risk of fracture. Your doctor will monitor your bone health while you are taking this medication. Eye problems: If you have glaucoma or cataracts or are at risk of developing them, have your eyes checked by your doctor before starting long-term treatment with this medication.
Have your eyes monitored at regular intervals while using this medication. Growth effects: Long-term use of corticosteroids, including inhaled forms such as this medication, may slow the growth of children and adolescents. It is important to use the lowest effective dose for managing asthma symptoms.
Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns. Infections: Corticosteroids such as beclomethasone may worsen existing infections, mask the signs of infection, and increase the risk of new infections, especially for people who are also taking medications that suppress the immune system e. If you use this medication for several months or longer, your doctor will monitor you periodically for signs of infection.
If you have not had chicken pox or measles or have not been vaccinated against these infections, take special care to avoid exposure to them. Medical conditions: If you have a thyroid disorder or liver disease, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Oral hygiene: Adequate oral hygiene is very important in minimizing the overgrowth of microorganisms such as candidiasis thrush. Proper oral hygiene includes rinsing your mouth with water after using the inhaler.
Using a spacer device with the inhaler can greatly reduce how much medication stays in your mouth. Thrush infections, should they occur, may require treatment with appropriate antifungal therapy or the discontinuance of treatment with fluticasone, depending on the severity of the infections. Steroid medication use: If you have taken or are still taking oral steroid medications over the last several months, consult with your doctor before using this medication.
In times of stress or during a severe asthma attack, your doctor may want you to start your oral steroid medication again. Stopping medication: Do not stop this medication abruptly, as this may cause your condition to get worse. When this medication is stopped, it should be stopped gradually as directed by your doctor. Worsening of asthma: Increasing use of your bronchodilators e. Sudden and progressive worsening in asthma control is potentially life-threatening, and consideration should be given to increasing the dose of fluticasone inhalation.
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