- Management of reversible airway obstruction as in asthma and in some patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease:
- Adults: PO 2 actuations TDS/QID
- Children: PO 1-2 actuations BD-QID
- Inhaler:
- 50mcg/100mcg per puff
- Actuate before use by pumping 2 puffs in the air before use.
- Shake for 5 seconds before each use.
- Prime inhaler again if not used for >7 days
- Rinse mouth with water after use
Beclomethasone: Short-acting β2-adrenergic receptor agonist. Potent anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid. It inhibits inflammatory cells and release of inflammatory mediators
Salbutamol: Beta-2-adrenergic bronchodilator. It selectively stimulates beta-2 adrenergic receptors, relaxing airway smooth muscle
- Sore throat
- Running nose and cough
- Headache
- Nausea
- Oral fungal infection
- Hypersensitivity to components
- Thyroid problems
- Circulation disorders
- Tuberculosis
- Lung infections
- Low levels of potassium
- Diabetes
- Digitalis
- Ritonavir
- Cobicistat
Drug Status
| Availability | Prescription only |
| Pregnancy | Use with caution |
| Breastfeeding | Use with caution |
| Schedule | Not controlled |
| BRAND NAME | STRENGTH | FORMULATION | PACK SIZE | MANUFACTURER | DISTRIBUTOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerovent | 50mcg/100mcg per puff | Inhalation | 200D | Cipla Ltd | Imperial Managed |
| Ibicar S | 50mcg/100mcg | Inhaler | 200D | Glenmark Pharma | Glenmark Pharma |