RINOCLENIL*SPRAY 200D 100MCG

RINOCLENIL 100 micrograms nasal spray, suspension
Beclomethasone dipropionate

What it is and what it is used for
RINOCLENIL is a medicine that contains beclomethasone dipropionate, an active ingredient belonging to the group of corticosteroids that reduces swelling and inflammation of the airways.

RINOCLENIL is used to treat or prevent nasal inflammation (rhinitis) due to allergies (both seasonal and perennial) or vasomotor alterations, which can cause: sneezing, runny nose, itching and a feeling of nasal obstruction, decreased sense of smell.

What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not take RINOCLENIL if:
• you are allergic (hypersensitive) to beclomethasone dipropionate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in paragraph 6) or to other medicines containing cortisone;
• you have tuberculosis or a viral infection, localized in the nose (local).

RINOCLENIL is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.

Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor before taking RINOCLENIL if:
• you are being treated with corticosteroids as undesirable effects may occur due to the passage of the drug into the bloodstream;
• you have inflammation of the nose or nasal cavities as a whole (paranasal sinuses), due to microorganisms;
• you have ulcers in your nose;
• you have had trauma or surgery to your nose.

Contact your doctor if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances.

Pay particular attention if:
• you are switching from systemic corticosteroid treatment (e.g. tablets) to RINOCLENIL therapy; this is particularly important if you have an alteration in adrenal function;
• you notice a worsening of symptoms or tearing, itching or redness of the eyes, due to severe allergy.

IN ALL THESE CASES, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR WHO MAY PRESCRIBE APPROPRIATE THERAPY.

Children and adolescents
In children using RINOCLENIL, it is necessary to regularly measure their height as long-term treatment with nasal corticosteroids could lead to stunted growth. In this case, contact your doctor as it may be necessary to change the therapy.

Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Adhering to the instructions contained in this leaflet reduces the risk of side effects.

If you use RINOCLENIL, especially in high doses and/or for prolonged periods of time, you may notice:
- burning sensation, irritation (possible sensitization phenomena), dry nose;
- nosebleeds (epistaxis), perforation of the nasal septum, increased eye pressure with possible worsening of vision (glaucoma), blurred vision (frequency not known);
- adrenal suppression (with symptoms such as loss of appetite, hypotension, abdominal pain, weight loss, fatigue, headache, nausea, vomiting), weakening of bones (osteoporosis), stomach or duodenal ulcer (peptic).

IF YOU NOTICE ANY OF THE ABOVE EFFECTS, STOP TAKING RINOCLENIL AND CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.

In children and adolescents taking intranasal corticosteroids, growth retardation has also been reported (frequency not known).

Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, including those not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazionireazioni-avverse.
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.