Beclometasone dipropionate (INN modified) or beclomethasone dipropionate (USAN former BAN) is a potent glucocorticoid steroid. It is a prodrug of the free form beclometasone (INN). In the form of an inhaler (e.g. Clenil Qvar) a wide number of brands of which are available it is used for the prophylaxis of asthma. As a nasal spray (e.g. Beconase alanase Vancenase) or nasal aerosol (e.g. Qnasl) it is used for the treatment of rhinitis (e.g. hay fever) and sinusitis.
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