Beclomin HFA 250250mcg/puff

Indication

Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),

Administration

Prime inhaler (2 actuations into air) before first use and after prolonged idleness (>10 days)

Adult Dose

Management of chronic asthma Adults: 100-400 mcg twice daily. Prophylaxis of asthma Adults: 50-200 mcg twice daily. Increased if necessary to maxim... View More

Child Dose

Management of chronic asthma Children over 12 years: 100-400 mcg twice daily. Children (5-12 years): 100-200 mcg twice daily. Maximum 200-400 mcg tw... View More

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of this preparation contraindicates its use. Child under 6 years not recommended.

Mode of Action

Beclometasone controls the rate of protein synthesis, depresses the migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes, fibroblasts, reverses capillary permeabil... View More

Precaution

Patients should be instructed to use inhaler properly to ensure that the drug reaches the target areas within the lungs. They should also be made aware ... View More

Side Effect

>10% Pharyngitis (5-27%),Headache (8-25%),URI (5-11%) 1-10% Rhinitis (3-7%),Pain (1-5%),Increased asthma symptoms (2-4%),Dysphonia (1-4%),Sinusitis... View More

Pregnancy Category Note

Pregnancy There are no adequate and well-controlled in pregnant women; there are clinical considerations with use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS), inc... View More

Interaction

Inhibitors of CYP3A4: potential pharmacokinetic interaction (increased plasma beclomethasone dipropionate concentrations). Inducers of CYP3A4: potentia... View More