Beclazone

Beclazone Side Effects

beclometasone

Manufacturer:

Teva

Distributor:

KLN Pharma
Full Prescribing Info
Side Effects
Like all medicines Beclazone CFC-Free Inhaler can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Contact the doctor immediately if the patient experiences hypersensitivity (allergic) reactions. These include rash, swelling of the face, eyes, lips and throat and wheezing (because of narrowed airways).
Infections and infestations: Common side effects (affecting more than 1 in 100 and less than 1 in 10 individuals): Candidiasis (thrush) in the mouth and throat, which is seen as white spots. Rinsing the mouth with water immediately after using the inhaler will help prevent this from occurring. If the patient has these symptoms, tell the doctor but do not stop using the inhaler unless the doctor told to.
Immune system disorders: Rare side effects (affecting more than 1 in 10,000 and less than 1 in 1,000 individuals): Hypersensitivity reactions as described previously.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders: Common side effects (affecting more than 1 in 100 and less than 1 in 10 individuals): Hoarseness and throat irritation.
Rare side effects (affecting more than 1 in 10,000 and less than 1 in 1,000 individuals): Wheezing, difficulty in breathing or tightness in the chest. If this happens, stop using the inhaler and tell the doctor immediately.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Very rare side effects (affecting less than 1 in 10,000 individuals including isolated reports): Itching, rash and reddening of the skin.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders: Very rare side effects (affecting less than 1 in 10,000 individuals including isolated reports): Decreased bone density.
Endocrine disorders: Very rare side effects (affecting less than 1 in 10,000 individuals including isolated reports): Decrease in function of the adrenal gland, which is responsible for producing some hormones that control the body. Decrease in growth, particularly in children and adolescents.
Eye disorders: Very rare side effects (affecting less than 1 in 10,000 individuals including isolated reports): Cataracts (formation of a film over the eye lens). Glaucoma (a disease in which the eye pressure increases).
If any of the side effects get serious, or if the patient notices any side effects not listed, please tell the doctor or pharmacist.
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