<p>Dosage of intranasal Beclomethasone Dipropionate must be carefully adjusted according to individual requirements and response.<br />
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<strong>Adults</strong>: Recommended usual dosage: 02 (two) sprays (50 &micro;gm/spray) in each nostril twice daily. For some patients, 01 (one) spray in each nostril 3 to 4 times daily may be preferred. Total daily doses of 400 &micro;gm (08 sprays) should not generally be exceeded.<br />
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<strong>Children</strong>&nbsp;(6 to 12 years of age): Usual dose: 01 (one) spray in each nostril twice daily. Patients not adequately responding, or those with more severe symptoms may use 02 (two) sprays in each nostril twice daily.<br />
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<strong>Children under 6 years of age</strong>: Not recommended since safety profile studies have not been conducted. After the first few days, patients may be able to reduce their dosage to 100 &micro;g (one spray in each nostril) once daily for maintenance therapy.</p>

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<p><strong>Administration</strong></p>

<p>How to use the Nasal Spray-</p>

<ul>
	<li>Shake the bottle gently and remove the dust cover.</li>
	<li>Hold the spray with your forefinger and middle finger on either side of the nozzle and your thumb underneath the bottle. Press down until a fine spray appears. If using for the first time or if you have not used it for a week or more, press the nasal applicator several times until a fine moist comes out from the container.</li>
	<li>Gently blow the nose to clear the nostrils.</li>
	<li>Close one nostril and carefully insert the nasal applicator into the open nostril. Tilt your head forward slightly and keep the spray upright. Breathe in through your nose and while breathing in, press the white-collar of nasal applicator firmly down once to release a spray.</li>
	<li>Breathe out through your mouth.</li>
	<li>Repeat the above steps in the same/other nostril for consecutive doses.</li>
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<p>Cleaning: The nasal spray should be cleaned at least once a week. The procedures are as follows-</p>

<ul>
	<li>Remove the dust cover.</li>
	<li>Gently pull off the nasal applicator.</li>
	<li>Wash the applicator and dust cover in warm water.</li>
	<li>Shake off the excess water and leave to dry in a normal place. Avoid to apply additional heat.</li>
	<li>Gently push the applicator back on the top of the bottle and re-fix the dust cover.</li>
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