Like all medications, beclometasone dipropionate can have side effects, although not everyone will experience them.

Some of the most common side effects of beclometasone include:

• Blurred vision
• Your nose or throat feeling dry, sore, or irritated
• An unpleasant taste or smell
• Nose bleeds

If you experience these or any other side effects while using beclometasone, stop use and speak to your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

For a full list of the side effects of your own medicine, please read the patient information leaflet that comes with it carefully.

Beclometasone is not suitable for use by children or adolescents under the age of 18.

If your child is suffering from hay fever and you need a way to ease their symptoms, speak to your doctor or pharmacist so they can help you to find suitable medication for them.

If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding you should speak to your doctor before taking any medication, including beclometasone.

Some medications may not be safe for you or your baby at this time.

However, doctors often recommend that pregnant or breastfeeding women start to treat their hay fever or allergy symptoms with a nasal spray or eye drops as a first port of call, so make sure you ask a medical professional whether beclometasone is suitable for you and only use it under their recommendation.

If you’re using hay fever tablets, then you may be able to use a beclometasone nasal spray at the same time to help to ease your blocked nose and sneezing.

However, you should always speak to your doctor or pharmacist before doing so to make sure that the medications you’re taking are safe to be used together and won’t interact.