Beconase Aq
Utilised to manage nasal congestion and nasal polyps to alleviate chronic sinus blockage and support open passages.
- Category
- Respiratory Health
- Active ingredient
- Beclometasone Dipropionate
- Route
- Nasal use
- Form
- Inhaler
- Strengths
- 50mcg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Beconase Aq, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Beconase Aq vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Beconase Aq details
- Conditions
- Allergic Rhinitis · Nasal Polyps
- Alternative names
- beclomethasone dipropionate
- Therapeutic class
- Glucocorticoid
- Pharmacological class
- Corticosteroid Nasal Spray
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to beclomethasone
- Minor side effects
- nasal irritation; sneezing; throat burning
- Moderate side effects
- epistaxis; headache; taste disturbance
- Serious side effects
- nasal septal ulceration, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Inhaler
- Administration route
- Nasal use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Onset Time
- 3–5 days
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric patients over six years of age and adults.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- TGA Category C: Limited clinical documentation. Breastfeeding: Use caution.
Patient summary
utilised to manage nasal congestion and nasal polyps to alleviate chronic sinus blockage and support open passages.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits local leucocyte migration and decreases inflammatory signaling within nasal mucosal tissues to relieve chronic congestion.
What you will receive
Beconase Aq is the originator brand name, made by GlaxoSmithKline. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with GlaxoSmithKline.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Beclometasone Dipropionate is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.