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Beclometasone (beclomethasone) dipropionate - Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc

SIGMA Pharmaceuticals

Description

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

For the prophylaxis and treatment of allergic and vasomotor rhinitis by intranasal administration
• 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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