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Things toremember aboutNasobec

Aqueous

Please read this

leaflet carefullybefore you startto take yourmedicine.It contains

importantinformation.

If you are notsure about

anything,or if you want toknow more, askyour doctor or apharmacist.

Keep this leafletsafe, as you maywant to read it

again.

What i~ in your medicine

Nasobec Aqueous is a nasal spray.

Each spra~ from the bottle contains:

SO micrograms of BeclometasoneDipropionate (active ingredient), and

Phenylethyl alcohol, BenzalkoniumChloride, Polysorbate 80, DispersibleCellulose, Dextrose and Purified Water

(inactive ingredients).

Your medicine may also contain

Hydrochl9ric Acid to adjust the pH.

Each bottle of Nasobec Aqueouscontains ~OOsprays.

Who makes yourmedicine

The marketing authorisation holderand company responsible for batchrelease is IVAXPharmaceuticals UK,Royal Docks, London E16 ZQj, UK.

What your medicine does

Nasobec Aqueous containsbeclometasone dipropionate, which isone of a group of medicines calledcorticosteroids. Your medicine has

anti-inflarmatory properties. Whentaken regularly, it helps to treat andprevent t~e symptoms of allergic

reactionsl0 pollens (hayfever), housedust, and· nimal fur, such as itchy orrunny no and sneezing.

Before you take yourmedicine

Do not take your medicine ifyou:

are allergic to medicines containingbedometasone dipropionate, or any ofthe other ingredients listed in the'What is in your medicine' section.

Tell your doctor before you start to takeyour medicine if you:

are pregnant, may become pregnant or

are breast-feedirg.I

How to take yourmedicine

Take your medicine as your doctor hastold you to. Do not stop taking yourmedicine unless your doctor tells you,even if you feel better.

Adults and Children over six years old

When you first start using NasobecAqueous you normally take two sprays ineach nostril twice a day. If you prefer, youcan take one spray in each nostril 3 or 4times a day.

Once your symptoms are under controlyou should change your dosage to onespray into each nostril twice a day. It isvery important to reduce your dose assoon as your symptoms are undercontrol.

Do not take more than eight sprays in24 hours.

Children less than six years old

We do not recommend that children less

than six years old use Nasobec Aqueous.

Tell your doctor ifyou have watery oritchy eyes. He or she may give you

another medicine to treat your eyes.

You will only start to feel better after youhave been taking your med.icine for a fewdays.

Before you use yournasal spray

1. If you are using your nasal sprayfor the first time, remove the clip(diagram A).

12. Shake the bottle gently and thenremove the dust cap.

3. Hold the bottle

\ upright withyour thumbunder the bottle

and your indexfinger andmiddle finger oneither side ofthe nozzle

(diagram B).

4. To make sure your pump is working,test spray it into the air before you useit for the first time, and whenever youhave not used it for a week or more.

Hold the bottle away from you and pressdown until you can see a fine mist.

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This leaflet was

revised in

November 2004

Throw your medicine away after it has

been open for 3 months or after the 'useby' bate on the box, whichever is sooner.

Keep your medicine below 30°C away

frpm light.

~o not put your medicine in thefidge.Keep all medicines out of the reachand sight of children.

This medicine is only for you. Never

giV~'t to anyone else.Thi information only applies toNas bee Aqueous which is distributed

in t~heUK by the MA Holder:

IVA Pharmaceuticals UK,

Roy I Docks,

I.onron E16 2QJ UK.

3982801G 01-05

Very rarely the nose septum (thedividing partition in the nose) maybecome perforated.

If you feel unwell in any other way, tellyour doctor or pharmacist as soon as

youlcan.

Children or adolescents who are usingNasobec Aqueous for prolonged periods

may grow more slowly and your doctorwill",ant to monitor their groY,1h.

Using Nasobec Aqueous will not makeyou feel drowsy, so your ability to driveor work machinery is unaffected.

Other information

Looking after yourm~dicine

Wash thenozzle and

dust cap inwarm water.Put them in a

warm placeto dry, butdo not usetoo muchheat. Putthe nozzle

and dust cap back on.

What to do if y~u take toomuch medicine

What might happen whileyou are taking yourmedicine

You may have some side effects whileyou are taking your medicine.

Tell your doctor if you suffer from any ofthe following:

Dry and irritated nose or throat.

An unpleasant smell or taste.

Nosebleeds.

High pressure in your eye that maycause pain or blurred vision.

If you forget to take a pose at the righttime, take It as soon as you remember,and then carry on as before.

If you take more than 8 sprays in 24hours, tell your doctor immediately.

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If you forget to'take a dose

After using your nasalspray

Wipe the nozzle with a clean tissueand put the dust cap back on.

You should clean the pump at leastonce a week to stop it from getti ngblocked up. Gently press upwards onthe white collar to pull the nozzle off(diagram D).

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Cleaning your nasalspray

S. Gently blow your nose.

6. Close one rr.inostril by 11:1pressingyour fingeragainst itand placethe nozzleof the

spray inyour other nostril.Tilt your head slightly so that thebottle is kept upright (diagram C).

7. Breathe in through your open nostriland, at the same time, press thenozzle once with your fingers torelease the spray.

8. Breathe out through your mouth .

9. If you need to take a second spray,repeat steps 7 and 8.

10. Repeat steps 6,7,8 and 9, with yourother nostril.

Using your nasal spray