Note: This document contains side effect information about beclomethasone nasal. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Beconase AQ.
Summary
Common side effects of Beconase AQ include: nasopharyngitis. Continue reading for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.
Applies to beclomethasone nasal: nasal aerosol liquid, nasal spray.
Serious side effects of Beconase AQ
Along with its needed effects, beclomethasone nasal (the active ingredient contained in Beconase AQ) 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
- Chills
- dizziness
- fast heartbeat
- lightheadedness
- rapid, shallow breathing
- rash
- unusual bleeding or bruising
Less common
- Change in vision
- eye pain
- headache
- nausea or vomiting
- tearing
- unexplained nosebleeds
Incidence not known
- Bloody mucus
- cough or hoarseness
- difficulty with breathing
- dizziness
- hives or welts, itching
- loss of taste and smell
- sores inside the nose
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to beclomethasone nasal: nasal aerosol with adapter, nasal spray.
General
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]
