Beclometasone inhaler
Beclometasone is an inhaled corticosteroid preventer that reduces airway inflammation in asthma and sometimes in COPD when prescribed. It is not for instant relief during an attack — keep a reliever such as salbutamol as directed.
This medicine is part of the Asthma and COPD inhalers category.
Generic name: beclometasone
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What is it for?
Beclometasone is an inhaled corticosteroid preventer that reduces airway inflammation in asthma and sometimes in COPD when prescribed.
How long does it take to work?
Onset varies by condition and dose. Your GP or pharmacist can explain what to expect and when to review.
What are common side effects?
Oral thrush, hoarseness, sore throat, or cough after dosing.
Can you take paracetamol or ibuprofen with it?
Ask your GP or pharmacist before taking Beclometasone inhaler with paracetamol or ibuprofen. Many adults use paracetamol for short periods when appropriate; NSAIDs such as ibuprofen need extra checks with your other medicines and health conditions.
More about what Beclometasone inhaler is used for
Beclometasone is an inhaled corticosteroid preventer that reduces airway inflammation in asthma and sometimes in COPD when prescribed.
It is not for instant relief during an attack — keep a reliever such as Salbutamol (inhaler) as directed.
How does Beclometasone inhaler work, and how long does it take to work?
Steroid delivered to lung surfaces lowers eosinophilic inflammation over days to weeks.
Different devices deliver different particle sizes — strengths are not interchangeable between brands without medical review.
How and when should you take Beclometasone inhaler?
Use every day even when well, after inhaler technique check with a nurse or pharmacist.
Rinse mouth, gargle, and spit after doses to reduce thrush and hoarse voice risk.
What are the common side effects of Beclometasone inhaler?
Oral thrush, hoarseness, sore throat, or cough after dosing.
Serious side effects of Beclometasone inhaler — when to get urgent help
Seek help if asthma symptoms worsen despite regular preventer — review may be needed.
High systemic steroid effects are uncommon at standard inhaled doses but possible with high doses.
What if you miss a dose of Beclometasone inhaler?
Take when remembered; if close to next scheduled dose, skip extra — do not double routinely.
Who should not take Beclometasone inhaler?
Untreated active lung infections without plan; chickenpox or measles exposure in non-immune people on high doses needs medical advice.
Can you take paracetamol or ibuprofen with Beclometasone inhaler? — other interactions
Few direct interactions; tell dentists and surgeons you take steroids if on high-dose combinations.
Beclometasone inhaler in pregnancy and breastfeeding
Inhaled steroids are often continued in asthma pregnancy — do not stop preventer without advice.
Blood tests and monitoring on Beclometasone inhaler
Annual inhaler technique and asthma review; growth checks in children on higher doses.
What might your GP prescribe instead of Beclometasone inhaler?
Budesonide, fluticasone, or combination inhalers with long-acting bronchodilators may be used.
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Frequently asked questions about Beclometasone inhaler
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- What is Beclometasone inhaler used for?
- Beclometasone is an inhaled corticosteroid preventer that reduces airway inflammation in asthma and sometimes in COPD when prescribed. It is not for instant relief during an attack — keep a reliever such as Salbutamol (inhaler) as directed.
- How long does Beclometasone inhaler take to work?
- Onset varies by condition and dose. Your GP or pharmacist can explain what to expect and when to review. Always follow your prescriber’s follow-up plan.
- Can you take Beclometasone inhaler with paracetamol or ibuprofen?
- Ask your GP or pharmacist before taking Beclometasone inhaler with Paracetamol or Ibuprofen. Many adults use paracetamol for short periods when appropriate; NSAIDs such as ibuprofen need extra checks with your other medicines and health conditions.
- What are the side effects of Beclometasone inhaler?
- Oral thrush, hoarseness, sore throat, or cough after dosing. See the sections below for more detail, including serious side effects and when to seek urgent help.
- Why rinse after beclometasone?
- Steroid residue in the mouth causes thrush and voice problems — rinsing greatly reduces this.
- Are all beclometasone inhalers the same strength?
- No — extrafine particle devices use different microgram strengths that are not equivalent to older chlorofluorocarbon devices — always use the named brand prescribed.
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