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Beconase Hayfever - Beclometasone (beclomethasone) dipropionate

Omega Pharma

Description

For the prophylaxis and treatment of asthma by inhalation of powder
• Child 5-11 years: 100–200 mcg twice daily, dose to be adjusted as necessary.
• Child 12–17 years: 200–400 mcg twice daily; increased if necessary up to 800 mcg twice daily, dose to be adjusted as necessary.
• Adult: 200–400 mcg twice daily; increased if necessary up to 800 mcg twice daily, dose to be adjusted as necessary.

For the prophylaxis and treatment of allergic and vasomotor rhinitis
• Over 6 years: 100 mcg twice daily, dose to be administered into each nostril. Maximum of 400 mcg per day. Reduce to 50 mcg twice daily if symptoms are controlled.

Indications

For the prophylaxis of asthma. 

For prophylaxis and treatment of allergic and vasomotor rhinitis.

Contraindications

Should be used with caution in hepatic and renal impairment.

Preparations Available

Nasal spray

Sizes Available

Nasal spray
50 mcg per dose, 200 doses

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