NUMARK HAYFEVER RELIEF FOR ADULTS 50 MICROGRAMS / DOSE NASAL SPRAY, ESSENTIAL WAITROSE HAYFEVER RELIEF FOR ADULTS 50 MICROGRAMS / DOSE NASAL SPRAY, ASDA HAYFEVER RELIEF FOR ADULTS 50 MICROGRAMS / DOSE NASAL SPRAY, JML HAYFEVER RELIEF FOR ADULTS 50 - patient leaflet, side effects, dosage

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Beclometasone Dipropionote

The name of your medicine is Essential Waitrose Hayfever Relief for Adults 50 micrograms I dose Nasal Spray,

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Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine.....­.......

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1.what hayfever relif spray is nd what it is used for

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USED FOR

Beclometasone­Diprpionate is a steroid. It is used for the treatment ofseasonal allergic rhinitis(hayfever) in adults aged 18 ears of age and over. It acts by reducing the inflammation of your nos which may be the cause of your sneezing, or an itchy, bloc d or runny nose.

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2. before you use hayfever relief spray

Do nottake Ha verRlf Spray if you:

• ae allergic (hypsensitiv) oBeclometasone Dipropionate or any of the other ingredients of Hayfever Relief Spray (seSton 6 fo all the ingredints of hismedcine).

Do not s f you r under 18 years ld.

Take specialcare and talk t your doctor pharmacist befor using this nasal spray if you:

• are sffering frm either a noseinfection or sinus trouble have rece tly hadsurger or a ijury t you nose ulcrs in yur nose
• ar takigor have ecentl bee trated with other corticosterid mdicines such as asthma inalers,tablets, injections, nasal sprays,eye or nose drops, creams or ointments.
• are taking or haverecently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

Some medicinesmayin­creasethee ffects o f Hayfever Relfe f 50 micrograms/dose Nasal Spray and your doctor may wish to monitor you car efully if you are taking thesemedicines (including some medicines for HIV: ritonavir, cobicisf at).

Contact your doctor if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances.

If you develop a rash or swe||ing, stop taking this medicine and tellyour doctor immediately.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

If you are pre gnan t, th ink you might be pregnant , intendto becom e pregnant, or are bre ast-feedin g, speak with your doctor before using this medicine. Ask your doctor or pharma cist for advice before takingany medicine.

Hayfever Relief Spray contains benzalkonium chloride

Benzalkonium chloride may cause irritation or swelling inside the nose, especially if used for a long time.

3. how to use hayfever relief spray

Always use Hayfever Relief Spray exactly as described in the leaflet.

Using this medicine (Adults aged 18 or over) Hayfever Relief Spray is not to be used by children or adolescents under 18years of age.

The recommended dos e is t wo sprays into each nostril twice a day. The maximum daily dose is a total o f eight sprays.

Use your nasal spray regula rly fo r maximum relief. It may take a few days for your medicine to work.

Do not exceed the dose stated in this leaflet.

Once your symptoms have improved, you may be able to reduce to one spr ay int o each no stril twice a day. If your symptoms have not improved after 7 days consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Do not use this pro duct continuously for more than 1 month without consulting your doctor.

Method of administration

If you have any problems about using your nas al spray, ask your pharmacist.

• 1. Remove the dust-ca p. Shake the bot tle gent ly.

• 2. On first using the nasal spray prepare for use by pressing down on the white collar using both your index and middle fingers. Keep the base supported with your thumb (figure 2).

Continue to press down until the collar stops and then allow it to return to its original position. Repeat this action until a fine spray appears. The first five attempts to produce a spray should be allowed to go to waste. Now the spray is ready to use.

• 3. To use the spray, first blow your nose gently. Closing one nostril off as shown, bend your head forward slightly. Hold the bottle upright and carefully insert the applicator into the other nostril (figure 3).

• 4. Slowly begin to breathe in through your nose and whilst doing so press down firmly on the white collar to produce a fine spray inside your nose. Breathe out through your mouth (figure 4).

• 5. Repeat step 3 and 4 to squirt a second spray in the same nostril.

Wash the nozzle frequently with warm water. This will prevent it from getting blocked. If the pump has not been used for a short period of time, re-priming may be necessary (see Step 2 above).

If you use more Hayfever Relief Spray than you should contact your doctor immediately.

If you forget to take Hayfever Relief Spray take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose though, do not double the dose, just carry on as before.

If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. possible side effects

Like all medicines, Hayfever Relief Spray can cause side effects although not everybody gets them. If you experience one of the following very rare serious side effects stop taking Hayfever Relief Spray and consult your doctor immediately:

• Swelling of your eyes, face, lips or throat
• You develop a rash
• Shortness of breath or wheezing
• You start feeling faint

Other side effects include:

Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)

Dryness and irritation of the nose and throat

Unpleasant taste and smell

Bad nose bleeds

Blurred vision

Problems with your eyes such as pain

Damage to your nose

Increased pressure in the eye

A hole or perforation in the nasal septum (the skin tissue which separates the nostrils)

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. how to store hayfever relief spray keep out of the reach and sight of children

Do not use Hayfever Relief Spray after the expiry date which is stated on the label and carton. The expiry refers to the last day of that month.

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• Store below 25°C
• Do not refrigerate
• Protect from light

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your Pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.

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