Beclometasone Oral

Uses of Beclometasone Oral

Beclometasone Oral is used to suppress intestinal inflammation in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis

How Beclometasone Oral Works

Beclomethasone Oral is a corticosteroid. It has an anti-inflammatory property where it works by reducing the number of mediator cells, eosinophils and fibroblast activity. It also has vasoconstrictor effects where it inhibits capillary dilation and permeability.

Side Effects of Beclometasone Oral

Nausea, Vomiting, Unpleasant taste, Nasal and throat dryness, Nasal and throat irritation, Sneezing, Epistaxis, Impaired wound healing

Warnings

Kidney Use With Care

Beclometasone Oral should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Beclomethasone Oral may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol Safe

It is probably safe to consume alcohol with Beclometasone Oral. Taking Beclomethasone Oral with alcohol has no known interactions. However, please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Not Safe

Beclometasone Oral may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the fetus. However, there are limited well-controlled human studies. The benefits from the use of Beclometasone Oral in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving Generally Safe

Beclometasone Oral usually does not affect the ability to drive. Do not drive unless you are feeling well.

Liver Limited Data

Beclometasone Oral should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Beclometasone Oral may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation Limited Data

Beclomethasone Oral is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that Beclometasone Oraldoes not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Written by , MD (Universiti Hasanuddin, Indonesia)

Reviewed by Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli, MD, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).