Beclosone Forte spray 100 mcg 200 doses

Trade Name:

Beclosone Forte spray 100 mcg

Composition:

Each puff contains:

Beclomethasone dipropionate 100 mcg

Inactive ingredients:

Ethanol absolute, HFA 134a

Properties:

This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the swelling of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier.This medication must be used regularly to prevent breathing problems (attacks of wheezing/shortness of breath). It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve an asthma attack. If an attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed.

Indications:

Beclomethasone is used to prevent and control symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. 

Dosage and administration:

The aerosol spray is inhaled through the mouth into the lungs. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.

Adults and elderly: the usual starting dose is one puff 100 mcg twice daily. In severe cases this may be increased to 2 to 3 puffs daily (400 mcg to 600 mcg).

Children: the usual starting dose is 100 mcg twice daily. Depending on the severity of asthma , the daily dose may be increased up to 400 mcg administered in two to four divided doses.

Side effects:

Dry/irritated throat, hoarseness, or coughing may occur as your body adjusts to the medication. A bad taste in the mouth or voice changes may also occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

Contraindications:

• active tuberculosis
• inactive tuberculosis
• herpes simplex infection of the eye
• a nasal fungal infection due to Candida
• an infection due to a parasite
• decreased function of the adrenal gland
• increased pressure in the eye
• wide-angle glaucoma
• clouding of the lens of the eye called •cataracts
• ulcers of the nasal septum

Warnings and precautions:

• Tell your doctor if you are allergic to beclomethasone, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in beclomethasone inhalation. 
• Call your doctor if you have an asthma attack that does not stop when using the fast-acting asthma medication, or if you need to use more of the fast-acting medication than usual.
• Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had tuberculosis,  cataracts, glaucoma or high pressure in the eye. 
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. If you become pregnant while using beclomethasone, call your doctor.
• Tell your doctor if you experience any of the following symptoms during this time: extreme tiredness, muscle weakness or pain; sudden pain in stomach, lower body, or legs; loss of appetite; weight loss; upset stomach; vomiting; diarrhea; dizziness; fainting; depression; irritability; and darkening of skin. 
• Tell your doctor if you have never had chickenpox or measles and you have not been vaccinated against these infections. •You should know that beclomethasone inhalation sometimes causes wheezing and difficulty breathing immediately after it is inhaled. If this happens, use your fast-acting (rescue) asthma medication right away and call your doctor. Do not use beclomethasone inhalation again unless your doctor tells you that you should.

Storage:

Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C. Protect from frost or direct sunlight.

Package:

Carton box holds an aluminum canister fitted with a metering valve, actuator and dust cup. Each inhaler delivers 200 actuations.