Qnasl

Qnasl is a prescription medication used to treat the nasal symptoms of year-round and seasonal allergies in patients 4 years of age and older. Qnasl is part of a class of medications called anti-inflammatory corticosteroids. These works by decreasing swelling and irritation in the nasal passages.

Qnasl is available as a nasal spray and is typically administered once daily.

Common side effects of Qnasl include headaches, nosebleeds, and nasal discomfort. 

Qnasl is a prescription medication used to treat the nasal symptoms of year-round and seasonal nasal allergies in patients 4 years of age and older.

Symptoms of year-round and seasonal nasal allergies may include:

• Sneezing 
• Runny nose
• Stuffy nose
• Itchy nose

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your physician or pharmacist for more information.

No drug interactions have been studied by the manufacturer. However, you should inform your physician about all of the medications you take including all prescription and non-prescription medications, vitamins, supplements, and herbal products. Not all drug interactions are known or reported and new drug interactions are continually being discovered and reported.

Medications can interact with certain foods. In some cases, this may be harmful and your doctor may advise you to avoid certain foods. In the case of Qnasl, there are no specific foods that you must exclude from your diet when receiving this medication.

Avoid getting this medication in your eyes. If this does happen, rinse with water and call your doctor.

Using steroid medicine can lower blood cells that help your body fight infections. Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Call your doctor for preventive treatment if you are exposed to chicken pox or measles. These conditions can be serious or even fatal in people who are using beclomethasone nasal.

In the U.S.

• Beconase
• Beconase AQ
• QNASL
• Vancenase
• Vancenase AQ
• Vancenase AQ Double Strength

Available Dosage Forms:

• Aerosol Liquid
• Aerosol Powder
• Spray

Therapeutic Class: Anti-Inflammatory

Pharmacologic Class: Adrenal Glucocorticoid

Beclomethasone nasal spray is used to treat an itchy or runny nose, sneezing, or other symptoms caused by perennial (year-round) or seasonal hay fever (allergic rhinitis). It is a steroid (cortisone-like medicine) that works by preventing the inflammation that occurs with allergic reactions.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Along with its needed effects, a medicine 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:

• Chills
• dizziness
• fast heartbeat
• lightheadedness
• rapid, shallow breathing
• rash
• unusual bleeding or bruising

• Change in vision
• eye pain
• headache
• nausea or vomiting
• tearing
• unexplained nosebleeds

• Bloody mucus
• cough or hoarseness
• difficulty with breathing
• dizziness
• hives or welts, itching
• loss of taste and smell
• sores inside the nose

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Applies to beclomethasone nasal: nasal aerosol liquid, nasal aerosol powder, nasal spray

Along with its needed effects, beclomethasone nasal (the active ingredient contained in QNASL) 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:

• Chills
• dizziness
• fast heartbeat
• lightheadedness
• rapid, shallow breathing
• rash
• unusual bleeding or bruising

• Change in vision
• eye pain
• headache
• nausea or vomiting
• tearing
• unexplained nosebleeds

• Bloody mucus
• cough or hoarseness
• difficulty with breathing
• dizziness
• hives or welts, itching
• loss of taste and smell
• sores inside the nose

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]

Some side effects of QNASL may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.