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Asthma and breathing

Beclometasone

Also sold as: Becotide, Qvar, Clenil

Prescription neededAsthma and breathing

Comes as:InhalerNose sprayCream

Usual adult dose

Asthma and breathing

Beclometasone

Also sold as: Becotide, Qvar, Clenil

Prescription neededAsthma and breathing

Comes as:InhalerNose sprayCream

Usual adult dose

Dose is set by your doctor. Usual adult inhaled dose: 100 to 400 micrograms twice a day, every day, even when well. Rinse your mouth with water after each use. It does not relieve a sudden attack.

Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.

Side effects

Common

hoarse voice
sore throat
white patches in the mouth (thrush)
cough

Serious — get help

Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:

worsening wheeze right after use
severe allergic reaction
blurred vision with long high-dose use

Do not take it, or take care, if

Untreated tuberculosis or fungal infection of the lungs (use with caution)
Not for the relief of a sudden asthma attack
Do not stop suddenly after long high-dose use without your doctor

Interactions

No important interactions are listed in our database. Still tell your doctor or pharmacist everything you take.

Pregnancy

Category C

A risk to the baby cannot be ruled out. Use only if your doctor says the benefit is greater than the risk.

Generic alternatives

Similar medicines your doctor or pharmacist may offer instead.

Budesonide
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
Budesonide + Formoterol

Check with my other medicines

Always follow your doctor or pharmacistThis page is general information, not a prescription. Do not start, stop or change a medicine on your own.