Qnasl
(beclomethasone)
Relieves nasal allergy symptoms.
Our bottom line
Qnasl (beclomethasone) is a steroid nasal spray that works best when used regularly for nasal allergy symptoms, but is not available as a generic so it may be expensive.
- Drug class: Respiratory
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
Upsides
- Qnasl (beclomethasone) treats runny and stuffy nose due to allergies for children ages 4 or older.
- Since it's used directly where the inflammation is happening, Qnasl (beclomethasone) has fewer side effects than oral steroids and has a lower chance of causing withdrawal symptoms once the medication is stopped.
- Doesn't make you drowsy or dizzy unlike anti-allergy pills.
- Has a built-in counter to help keep track of remaining doses.
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Download Fact SheetDownsides
- Need to use daily instead of on an as needed basis for full effects.
- Only works for nasal symptoms, unlike anti-allergy pills which can help with other allergic symptoms such as watery and itchy eyes.
- Since Qnasl (beclomethasone) is a steroid, it can slow down your healing process if you've hurt your nose or had nose surgery.
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Download Fact SheetQnasl (beclomethasone) is a nasal steroid that works directly in your nose to help reduce swelling and inflammation. This relieves allergic symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, and itchy nose.
- Drug class: Respiratory
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
Used for
- Seasonal allergies
- Year-round allergies
- Acute sinusitus
Dosage forms
- Nasal spray
Prices and coupons
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What to expect when you take Qnasl (beclomethasone) for Allergies
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- Effectiveness
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- Possible side effects
- Nasal irritation
- Headache
- Fever
- Upper lung infection
- Common cold
- Nosebleed
Side effect rates for Qnasl (beclomethasone)
- Headache3%3%3%3%
- Fever3%3%2%2%
- Upper lung infection3%3%2%2%
- Common cold2%2%1%1%
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Risks and Warnings for Qnasl (beclomethasone)
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- › Long-term use
Long-term use of Qnasl (beclomethasone) can raise your chances of getting an infection (thrush) in the nose and throat. Your doctor will check your nose and throat if you have to be on this medication for a long time. Also, tell your doctor if you notice pain in the nose and throat with redness and white patches.
Common concerns from people taking Qnasl (beclomethasone)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?- Long-term use of Qnasl (beclomethasone) can raise your chances of getting an infection (thrush) in the nose and throat. Your doctor will check your nose and throat if you have to be on this medication for a long time. Also, tell your doctor if you notice pain in the nose and throat with redness and white patches.
- Doesn't make you drowsy or dizzy unlike anti-allergy pills.