Drug name: Brand Becloforte

Active substance: Beclomethasone

Pharmacological effects: Beclomethasone is a local glucocorticosteroid which exerts anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effects. The drug slows the release of inflammatory mediators and increases the production of lipocortin. In therapeutic doses the drug exerts local effects without any systemic changes which are caused by other glucocorticosteroids.

Indications: Becloforte is used in treatment of the following disease:

• Bronchial asthma
• Seasonal and year-round rhinitis
• Recurring nasal polyposis
• Noninfectious inflammatory processes of the nasal cavity

Warnings and Precautions: The drugs should not be used in the following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity to any components of the preparations.

The drug should be used with caution in:

• Liver cirrhosis
• Glaucoma
• Hypothyroidism
• Systemic infections
• Osteoporosis
• Pregnancy
• Breastfeeding

Side effects: Drugs may cause side-effects which in specific patients may manifest differently. In the following paragraph we want to underline the most serious and frequent side effect of Becloforte that were identified by the drug manufacturers. The possibility of the adverse effect manifestation depends only on the individual and his specific traits. Beclomethasone side effects include:

• Dysphonia
• Throat irritation
• Coughing
• Paradoxic bronchospasm
• Eosinophilic pneumonia
• Allergic reactions
• Oral an upper respiratory tract candidosis

In long-term treatment in high dosages systemic side-effects may manifest:

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Cataract
• Leukocytosis
• Lymphopenia
• Eosinopenia

For full information on any risks and adverse effects associated with Becloforte, please consult your doctor, read the included leaflet or contact our customer support service.

Interactions: Before using Beclomethasone please tell your doctor which drugs or supplements you are already taking including those bought without a prescription. Also check if any additional medicine which you will take during the course of Becloforte therapy are safe in combination. Especially mention if you are taking the following groups of drugs:

• Oral contraceptives
• Other glucocorticosteroids
• Adrenomimetics
• Diuretics

Patients information: Becloforte is not to be shared with healthy individuals. It is strictly FORBIDDEN to use the drugs in treatment of any conditions unrelated to their indications. The product as well as utilized vials, syringes, needles if used during the course of treatment should be kept out of reach of children and never reused.