Qnasl Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Beclomethasone dipropionate 40mcg, 80mcg; per actuation; non-aqueous nasal spray soln.
Pharmacological Class
Steroid.
How Supplied
Aerosol 40mcg—4.9g (60 actuations), 8.7g (120 actuations); 80mcg—8.7g (120 actuations)
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Qnasl Indications
Indications
Seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis.
Qnasl Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
<4yrs: not established. 4–11yrs: 1 spray (40mcg) in each nostril once daily; max: 2 sprays per day. ≥12yrs: 2 sprays (80mcg) in each nostril once daily; max: 4 sprays per day.
Qnasl Contraindications
Not Applicable
Qnasl Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Qnasl Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Avoid in recent nasal septal ulcers, nasal surgery, or nasal trauma until healed. Monitor periodically for possible changes in nasal mucosa or Candida infection with long-term use. Discontinue if nasal erosion/ulceration or Candida infection occur (treat with local therapy). Change in vision, history of increased intraocular pressure, blurred vision, glaucoma, and/or cataracts: monitor closely. Respiratory tract tuberculosis. Untreated infections (eg, fungal, bacterial, viral, ocular herpes simplex). If exposed to measles or chickenpox, consider anti-infective prophylactic therapy. If adrenal insufficiency exists following systemic corticosteroid therapy, replacement with intranasal corticosteroids may exacerbate symptoms of adrenal insufficiency (eg, lassitude, depression). Monitor for hypercorticism and adrenal suppression (if occur discontinue gradually). Monitor for growth suppression in children. Avoid eyes, mouth and face. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Qnasl Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Qnasl Interactions
Not Applicable
Qnasl Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Nasal discomfort, epistaxis, headache, pyrexia, upper respiratory tract infection, nasopharyngitis; hypersensitivity reactions (discontinue if occurs).
Qnasl Clinical Trials
See Literature
Qnasl Note
Not Applicable
Qnasl Patient Counseling
See Literature
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