Beclomethasone Nasal Side Effects
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 29, 2025.
Applies to beclomethasone nasal: nasal aerosol liquid, nasal spray.
Serious side effects
Along with its needed effects, beclomethasone nasal 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 side effects
- chills
- dizziness
- fast heartbeat
- lightheadedness
- rapid, shallow breathing
- rash
- unusual bleeding or bruising
Less common side effects
Incidence not known
For healthcare professionals
Applies to beclomethasone nasal: nasal aerosol with adapter, nasal spray.
General adverse events
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]
References
1. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
2. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information."
3. (2015) "Product Information. Qnasl (beclomethasone nasal)." Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
4. (2015) "Product Information. Beconase AQ (beclomethasone nasal)." GlaxoSmithKline
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Beclomethasone nasal side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.