• 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