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Nasobec Aqueous is a nasal spray. Each spra~ from the bottle contains: SO micrograms of Beclometasone Dipropionate (active ingredient), and Phenylethyl alcohol, Benzalkonium Chloride, Polysorbate 80, Dispersible Cellulose, Dextrose and Purified Water (inactive ingredients). Your medicine may also contain
Hydrochl9ric Acid to adjust the pH. Each bottle of Nasobec Aqueous contains ~OOsprays.
Who makes your medicine The marketing authorisation holder and company responsible for batch release is IVAXPharmaceuticals UK, Royal Docks, London E16 ZQj, UK.
What your medicine does Nasobec Aqueous contains beclometasone dipropionate, which is one of a group of medicines called
are allergic to medicines containing bedometasone dipropionate, or any of the other ingredients listed in the
Before you use your nasal spray
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Tell your doctor before you start to take your medicine if you:
1. If you are using your nasal spray for the first time, remove the clip (diagram A).
are pregnant, may become pregnant or
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How to take your medicine Take your medicine as your doctor has told you to. Do not stop taking your medicine unless your doctor tells you, even if you feel better.
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Adults and Children over six years old When you first start using Nasobec Aqueous you normally take two sprays in each nostril twice a day. If you prefer, you can take one spray in each nostril 3 or 4 times a day.
anti-inflarmatory properties. When taken regularly, it helps to treat and prevent t~e symptoms of allergic dust, and· nimal fur, such as itchy or reactionsl0 pollens (hayfever), house runny no and sneezing.
Do not take more than eight sprays in 24 hours.
Your medicine has
You will only start to feel better after you have been taking your med.icine for a few days.
Do not take your medicine if you:
Once your symptoms are under control you should change your dosage to one spray into each nostril twice a day. It is very important to reduce your dose as soon as your symptoms are under control.
corticosteroids.
another medicine to treat your eyes.
Before you take your medicine
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Shake the bottle gently and then remove the dust cap.
3. Hold the bottle upright with your thumb under the bottle and your index finger and middle finger on either side of the nozzle (diagram B). 4. To make sure your pump is working, test spray it into the air before you use it for the first time, and whenever you have not used it for a week or more. Hold the bottle away from you and press down until you can see a fine mist.
We do not recommend that children less than six years old use Nasobec Aqueous. Tell your doctor if you have watery or itchy eyes. He or she may give you
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pressing your finger against it and place the nozzle of the spray in your other nostril. Tilt your head slightly so that the bottle is kept upright (diagram C).
Wash the nozzle and dust cap in
Very rarely the nose septum (the dividing partition in the nose) may become perforated.
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If you feel unwell in any other way, tell
Put them in a warm place to dry, but do not use too much heat. Put the nozzle
your doctor or pharmacist as soon as
What to do if y~u take too much medicine If you take more than 8 sprays in 24 hours, tell your doctor immediately.
8. Breathe out through your mouth .
If you forget to'take a dose
9. If you need to take a second spray, repeat steps 7 and 8.
If you forget to take a pose at the right
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After using your nasal spray
What might happen while you are taking your medicine
You should clean the pump at least once a week to stop it from getti ng blocked up. Gently press upwards on the white collar to pull the nozzle off (diagram D).
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Using Nasobec Aqueous will not make you feel drowsy, so your ability to drive or work machinery is unaffected.
You may have some side effects while you are taking your medicine. Tell your doctor if you suffer from any of the following: Dry and irritated nose or throat. An unpleasant smell or taste.
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