The active ingredient is beclometasone dipropionate, a corticosteroid, or steroid, which reduces swelling and relives irritation, itching, sneezing and symptoms of a blocked and runny nose.

Beconase Hayfever Nasal Spray at a glance:

Aqueous nasal metered dose spray containing per dose: Beclomethasone dipropionate 50 micrograms.
For the prevention and treatment of common symptoms of allergic rhinitis (including hay fever and other airborne allergies), such as sneezing or blocked nose and runny or itchy nose and eyes.
For adults over 18 years of age only.

Beconase helps to reduce nasal inflammation and irritation caused by airborne irritants (allergens) such as pollen, spores, pet fur or dust mites.  Our body tries to cope with these irritants by releasing chemicals that produce immune and allergic responses.  Using Beconase will reduce this inflammation and calm the irritation in the nose and sinuses, allowing you to breathe more freely.

Directions:

Adults 18 years and over: 2 sprays into each nostril twice daily.  Maximum 8 sprays in 24 hours.
Not recommended for children or adolescents under 18 years of age.
Do not use more than 4 sprays in each nostril in a day, for more than 3 months continuously without consulting your doctor.  Also consult your doctor before use if you are pregnant or breast feeding.