Beconase AQ Side Effects

Generic name: beclomethasone nasal

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 21, 2023.

Note: This document contains side effect information about beclomethasone nasal. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Beconase AQ.

Applies to beclomethasone nasal: nasal aerosol liquid, nasal spray.

Serious side effects of Beconase AQ

Along with its needed effects, beclomethasone nasal (the active ingredient contained in Beconase AQ) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking beclomethasone nasal:

More common

• Chills
• dizziness
• fast heartbeat
• lightheadedness
• rapid, shallow breathing
• rash
• unusual bleeding or bruising

Less common

• Change in vision
• eye pain
• headache
• nausea or vomiting
• tearing
• unexplained nosebleeds

Incidence not known

• Bloody mucus
• cough or hoarseness
• difficulty with breathing
• dizziness
• hives or welts, itching
• loss of taste and smell
• sores inside the nose

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to beclomethasone nasal: nasal aerosol with adapter, nasal spray.

General

The most commonly reported side effects were epistaxis, nasal discomfort, throat irritation, and headache.^[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

Postmarketing reports: Hypersensitivity reactions (including anaphylaxis, angioedema, rash, urticaria, and bronchospasm)^[Ref]

Respiratory

Common (1% to 10%): Epistaxis, nasal discomfort, sneezing attacks, nasal stuffiness, rhinorrhea

Frequency not reported: Nasal ulcerations, dryness and irritation of the nose and throat

Postmarketing reports: Nasal septal perforation

Rare (less than 0.1%): Wheezing^[Ref]

Endocrine

Frequency not reported: Hypercorticism, adrenal suppression, growth reduction in children^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Common (1% to 10%): Nausea^[Ref]

Nervous system

Common (1% to 10%): Headache, lightheadedness

Postmarketing reports: Loss of taste and smell, unpleasant taste and smell^[Ref]

Immunologic

Frequency not reported: Candida albicans infection, immunosuppression^[Ref]

Ocular

Common (1% to 10%): Tearing eyes

Postmarketing reports: Glaucoma, cataracts

Rare (less than 0.1%): Increased intraocular pressure^[Ref]

Other

Frequency not reported: Impaired wound healing^[Ref]

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.

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