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Qvar - Beclometasone (beclomethasone) dipropionate

Teva

Description

Qvar for prophylaxis of asthma by inhalation of aerosol. Qvar has extra-fine particles and is more potent than traditional beclomethasone diproprionate inhalers.
• Child 5–11 years: 50–100 mcg twice daily using Autohaler or MDI device.
• Over 12 years: 50–200 mcg twice daily, can be increased if necessary to 400 mcg twice daily using Autohaler, MDI or Easi-Breathe device.

Indications

For the prophylaxis of asthma. Should be used with caution in hepatic and renal impairment.

Preparations Available

Pressurised inhalation

Sizes Available

Qvar 50 Autohaler, 50 mcg per dose, 200 doses 
Qvar 100 Autohaler, 100 mcg per dose, 200 doses 
Qvar 50 Inhaler, 50 mcg per dose, 200 doses
Qvar 100 Inhaler, 100 mcg per dose, 200 doses 
Qvar Easi-breathe Inhaler, 50 mcg per dose, 200 doses 
Qvar Easi-breathe Inhaler, 100 mcg per dose, 200 doses 

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