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Mumsnet Discussions: Health : Can you buy Beconase Aqueous nasal spray overthe counter in the UK with no prescription? (8 messages)

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By Califrau on Sun 11-May-08 18:15:05

cos I need some and my parents are coming this week so could bring it.
Nasal sprays seem to be prescription only over here and by law they can advertise on TV but they have to also stress the side effects. I'd rather use one I know that one that says "in rare occasions may cause limb loss or instant death" or words to that effect -even if it is advertised by Antonio Banderas

By zippitippitoes on Sun 11-May-08 18:15:45

yes i am using it at the mo bought last week

By zippitippitoes on Sun 11-May-08 18:16:52

i was too desperate to read the leaflet tho

By zippitippitoes on Sun 11-May-08 18:17:25

but wouldnt it be a drug can you take drugs through customs without a prescription

By Califrau on Sun 11-May-08 18:24:13

I don't think so - it's over teh counter. they'd have it in their suitcase. Thanks. Zip!

By emma1977 on Sun 11-May-08 19:53:54

Its available OTC, as is flixonase.

No need for a prescription or doctor's note either.

A friend of mine forgot to take his flixonase with him while on holiday to the USA. It cost £150 to see a doctor, obtain a prescription and get it!

By Califrau on Sun 11-May-08 19:56:14

I have the insurance but can't be arsed with the rigmarole

By franke on Sun 11-May-08 20:00:46

Yes, you buy it over the counter in the UK. You have to get it through the doctor here in Germany too - blardy med insurance racket (I've been using it for 20 years with no nasty side effects). I get my mum to bring it for me or send me some every year.

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