Beclate Inhaler: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Quick overview

Beclate Inhaler contains beclomethasone, a corticosteroid used by inhalation. It is used as a daily controller medicine to relieve breathing symptoms caused by asthma and to help manage COPD. It works directly in the lungs to reduce airway swelling and irritation, and it is not meant to treat sudden, severe breathing attacks.

What is Beclate Inhaler

Beclate Inhaler is a corticosteroid inhalation medicine used to relieve breathing symptoms caused by asthma and to help manage COPD. It is used as a daily controller medicine and is not meant to treat sudden, severe breathing attacks.

Beclate Inhaler uses

• Asthma maintenance: helps prevent wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness
• COPD management: reduces airway inflammation and swelling to make breathing easier over time
• Used regularly as a daily controller medicine; it does not treat sudden, acute asthma attacks

Benefits of Beclate Inhaler

• Provides steady, long-term control over lung health so you can breathe more comfortably day and night
• Lowers the frequency and severity of sudden breathing flare-ups by keeping airway irritation under control
• Reduces how often you need your quick-relief rescue inhaler as your airways become less sensitive over time
• Makes it easier to take part in exercise and daily activities without worrying about shortness of breath
• Helps you sleep better by controlling nighttime coughing and wheezing

How Beclate Inhaler works

This medicine contains beclomethasone, a corticosteroid. When inhaled, it goes directly into the lungs and stops airway cells from releasing the natural chemicals that cause swelling, irritation, and mucus buildup. This keeps the airways relaxed and open. Because it is inhaled straight to where it is needed, only a small amount is absorbed into the rest of the body, which helps reduce side effects compared with steroid tablets.

Beclate Inhaler dosage

Shake the inhaler well before each use. Prime a new or unused inhaler by releasing two puffs into the air before first use. Breathe out completely, place the mouthpiece between your teeth, and seal your lips around it. Inhale slowly and deeply through your mouth while pressing down on the canister. Hold your breath for about 10 seconds, then breathe out gently.

Rinse your mouth thoroughly with water and spit it out after use to help prevent throat infections and oral thrush. This medicine can be used with or without food, since food does not affect how it works. It must be taken consistently every day, even when you feel healthy, for it to work effectively. Always keep a separate fast-acting rescue inhaler on hand, since this medicine does not relieve sudden asthma attacks. It is not recommended for children under 12 years unless a doctor decides the benefits outweigh the risks.

Available forms and strengths

• Inhaler (metered-dose aerosol)
• Rotacaps

Side effects of Beclate Inhaler

Common

• Rash
• Fast heartbeat
• Headache
• Throat irritation or sore throat
• Cough
• Blurred vision
• Hoarseness or changed voice
• Dry mouth or oral thrush (fungal infection in the mouth)
• Change in taste
• Nausea

Serious

• Change in vision or other visual disturbances
• Glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye)
• Signs of a fungal infection in the mouth or throat
• Immediate breathing difficulties or chest tightness right after taking a puff
• Signs of body-wide steroid effects from long-term overuse

Warnings and precautions

• This medicine may worsen certain mental health conditions such as depression, mood swings, or insomnia in some people. Anyone using it should be watched closely for changes in mood or behavior.
• This medicine may slow growth in some children. Children using it should have their growth checked regularly, and the lowest effective dose should be used.
• Use this medicine with extra caution if you have an active or hidden infection, since it can weaken the immune system and make infections worse, especially with long-term high doses.
• Use with caution if you have a history of eye problems like cataracts, glaucoma, or increased eye pressure, as this medicine can make these conditions worse.
• This inhaler is a daily controller and will not stop a sudden asthma attack. Always keep a fast-acting rescue inhaler with you.
• Long-term use of high doses of this inhaled steroid can gradually reduce bone density. Tell your doctor if you have risk factors for osteoporosis.
• Do not stop using this medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor, as this can cause your condition to get worse or symptoms to come back.
• This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. 
• Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor before using it. 
• Inhaled medicines are generally preferred during pregnancy because very little enters the bloodstream, but you should still talk to your doctor.
• This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor before using it.
• If you have any concerns about using this medicine with kidney problems, consult a doctor.
• This medicine should be used with caution in people with liver problems due to a higher risk of severe side effects. Liver function may need to be monitored during treatment.
• How this medicine interacts with alcohol is not known. It is best to ask your doctor before drinking alcohol while using it.
• This medicine may cause blurred vision or dizziness in some people. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience these symptoms. 
• In most cases, though, it does not affect your ability to drive.

Storage

• Store at room temperature; do not refrigerate
• Because the canister is pressurised, never puncture or burn it, even when it is empty
• Do not store or use near an open flame
• Clean the inhaler mouthpiece weekly by wiping with a dry tissue or cloth; never submerge the metal canister in water

When to see a doctor

• Get emergency medical help or contact the doctor right away if you think you have taken too much of this medicine.
• If you regularly use more than your prescribed dose over time, it can cause body-wide steroid side effects. Seek immediate medical attention if you suspect an overdose or have severe symptoms.
• Tell your doctor right away if you notice any changes in your vision, since this medicine can cause visual disturbances.
• Talk to your doctor if your breathing does not improve after several weeks of daily use, or if you find yourself needing your rescue inhaler more often than usual.

Alternatives

• Fluticasone
• Budesonide
• Mometasone