Beclomethasone Aerosol Solution is a corticosteroid. It works by decreasing inflammation in the airways, which helps to prevent asthma symptoms.

Do NOT use Beclomethasone Aerosol Solution if:

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Beclomethasone Aerosol Solution:

if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have an infection or illness, diarrhea, a herpes infection near the eye, cataracts, or glaucoma
if you have tuberculosis (TB), measles, chickenpox, or had a positive TB skin test
if you have recently received or are scheduled to receive a vaccine
if you have had recent surgery or injury

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Beclomethasone Aerosol Solution. However, no specific interactions are known at this time.

Ask your health care provider if Beclomethasone Aerosol Solution may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Beclomethasone Aerosol Solution:

Before using Beclomethasone Aerosol Solution, be sure that the canister is properly placed in the inhaler unit.

Each time a new inhaler is used, turn the canister away from the face and press down into the mouthpiece to release test sprays into the air. This process is called priming and will allow you to be sure the inhaler is working properly and will provide a full dose of medicine.

Breathe out slowly and completely. Place the mouthpiece between your lips and try to rest your tongue flat, unless your doctor has told you otherwise. Your doctor may have told you to hold the inhaler 1 or 2 inches (2 or 3 centimeters) away from the open mouth or to use a special spacing device. As you start to take a slow deep breath, press the canister and mouthpiece together at exactly the same time. This will release a dose of Beclomethasone Aerosol Solution. Continue breathing in slowly and deeply and hold for as long as comfortable, then breathe out slowly through pursed lips or your nose. If more than 1 inhalation is to be used, wait a few minutes and repeat the above steps. Keep the spray away from your eyes.

Rinse your mouth or gargle with water after using Beclomethasone Aerosol Solution to prevent mouth sores or bad taste.

Keep track of the number of sprays you use and subtract this number from the number of doses in the container. This will help you know when the container is becoming empty.

If you miss a dose of Beclomethasone Aerosol Solution, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Beclomethasone Aerosol Solution.

Important safety information:

If you stop taking Beclomethasone Aerosol Solution suddenly, you may have WITHDRAWAL symptoms. These may include joint or muscle pain, exhaustion, or depression may occur when you stop taking Beclomethasone Aerosol Solution. Carefully follow your doctor's instructions for stopping the use of Beclomethasone Aerosol Solution.

Possible side effects of Beclomethasone Aerosol Solution:

Back pain; headache; dry mouth; hoarseness; nausea; runny nose; throat irritation; upper respiratory tract infection.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); fainting; severe dizziness; sudden weight loss; unusual weakness; vomiting; white curd-like patches in the mouth.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Store Beclomethasone Aerosol Solution at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Do not puncture, break, or burn the canister even if it appears to be empty. Do not use or store near heat or open flames. Never throw the container into a fire. Contents are under pressure. Do not expose to temperatures above 120 degrees F (40 degrees C). Keep Beclomethasone Aerosol Solution out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Beclomethasone Aerosol Solution. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.