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This drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious interactions may occur: live virus vaccines, natalizumab.

If you are currently using any of these medications, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting beclomethasone.

Though unlikely, it is possible this medication will be absorbed into your bloodstream, especially at higher doses. This may result in certain drug interactions. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: aldesleukin, large doses of aspirin and aspirin-like drugs (salicylates), mifepristone, quinolone antibiotics (e.g., ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs such as indomethacin, ibuprofen), birth control pills, estrogen hormone replacement, blood thinners (e.g., warfarin), ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir, bupropion, drugs for diabetes (e.g., glyburide, insulin, metformin), herbal products (e.g., licorice), drugs for myasthenia gravis (e.g., neostigmine, pyridostigmine), isoniazid, drugs that may cause potassium loss (e.g., amphotericin B, water pills/diuretics such as hydrochlorothiazide or furosemide).

Check all prescription and nonprescription medicine labels carefully since many contain pain relievers/fever reducers (NSAIDs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen) that may increase the risk of stomach bleeding. Low-dose aspirin, as prescribed by your doctor for specific medical reasons such as heart attack or stroke prevention (usually at dosages of 81-325 milligrams per day), should be continued. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

This product may interfere with certain lab tests. Make sure laboratory personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.

This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.

OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.

Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., blood sugar/salt levels, blood counts, height/weight measurements, blood pressure, eye examinations, X-rays, bone density tests) may be performed regularly to monitor your progress or check for side effects if this medication is used for prolonged periods. Consult your doctor for more details.

Lifestyle changes that may help reduce the risk of bone loss (osteoporosis) during long-term therapy include weight-bearing exercise, increasing calcium and vitamin D, stopping smoking and limiting alcohol. Talk with your doctor about lifestyle changes that might benefit you.

If you take this medication for a long time, wear or carry identification stating that you are using it.

MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

STORAGE: Store the U.S. product at room temperature between 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C). Do not store or use near heat or open flame. Avoid storage at temperatures above 120 degrees F (49 degrees C) because this may cause the container to explode.

Store the Canadian product at between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C). Do not store or use near heat or open flame. Avoid storage at temperatures above 122 degrees F (50 degrees C) because this may cause the container to explode.

Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.

MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA) or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Information last revised August 2008 Copyright(c) 2008 First DataBank, Inc.