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Beclometasone nasal spray and pregnancy
Beclometasone nasal spray is safe to use during pregnancy. Very little of the medicine gets into your bloodstream and almost none gets to your baby. Even if a small amount does get to your baby, it will not cause harm.
Beclometasone nasal spray and breastfeedingIt's OK to use beclometasone nasal spray while breastfeeding.
Although there is no information about using beclometasone while breastfeeding. only tiny amounts are likely to be in breast milk when used as a nasal spray. It's very unlikely to cause any side effects in your baby.
If you notice that your baby is not feeding as well as usual, or if you have any other concerns about your baby, talk to your health visitor, midwife, pharmacist or doctor as soon as possible.
Beclometasone nasal spray and fertilityThere is no evidence that using beclometasone nasal spray reduces fertility in either men or women.
Meds New IA (H2) - Pregnancy non-urgent care card
Tell your doctor if you're:
- trying to get pregnant
- pregnant
- breastfeeding
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