How does Beclazone Inhaler (Beclometasone Dipropionate) work:

Beclazone Inhaler (Beclometasone Dipropionate) is used to help prevent asthma. Beclazone contains a medicine called beclometasone dipropionate, which belongs to a family of medicines called corticosteroids. Inhaled corticosteroids are not the same as anabolic steroids which some athletes and bodybuilder use.

Beclazone CFC-Free Inhaler delivers very small amounts of inhaled corticosteroid straight to your lungs, where it works by reducing inflammation in the small airways. This helps you to breathe easier and helps to prevent asthma attacks. This kind of medicine is known as a 'Preventer'. It must be used everyday as directed by your physician even if you have no asthma symptoms.

Dosage & Administration:

Follow your physician's instructions on when to use your Beclazone CFC-Free inhaler, and on how many puffs to take. The pharmacy label on your Beclazone CFC-Free Inhaler will usually tell you when to use it and how much to use. You must continue using Beclazone everyday to help control your condition, even if you feel better.

Using your inhaler:

1. Take the cap off the inhaler mouthpiece, shake the inhaler well. Make sure the mouthpiece is clean and clear of fluff and dirt.

2. Hold the inhaler upright, with your thumb on the base and your first finger on the top of the can. Shake the inhaler vigorously up and down.

3. Breathe out normally as far as you comfortably can. Then hold the mouthpiece firmly between your lips. Breathe in slowly and deeply. As you first start to breathe in press the aerosol can with your first finger to spray the aerosol and release the medicine. Continue to breathe in slowly and deeply.

4. Take the inhaler out of your mouth and hold your breath for 10 seconds, or for as long as you comfortably can. Breathe out slowly.

* 5. If you need more than one puff, wait about 1 minute and then start again from step 2. Else, go to step 6.

6. Put the cap back on the inhaler.

If you are not sure, ask your physician or pharmacist.

Side Effects:

• sore mouth, throat or tongue
• candida infection
• a hoarse voice
• abdominal pain
• vomiting
• swelling of the face, lips, mouth or throat
• severe skin rash
• difficulty breathing or swallowing
• dizziness

Precautions:

Do not use Beclazone if you have an allergy to beclometasone dipropionate or any of the ingredients of Beclazone. Tell your physician or your pharmacist if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, breastfeeding, taking other medicines, currently have an infection, or you suffer from, or have ever suffered from tuberculosis. Do NOT use Beclazone to treat or relieve an asthma attack.