The professional's guide to product selection
Budelin Novoliser for prophylaxis of asthma by inhalation of powder
• Adult: 200–800 mcg twice daily
Budelin Novoliser as an alternative in mild to moderate asthma by inhalation of powder, for patients previously stabilised on a twice-daily dose
• Adult: 200–400 mcg once daily to be taken in the evening. Maximum per dose 800 mcg.
Prophylaxis and treatment of allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps by intranasal administration
• Over 6 years: 256 mcg once daily, to be administered as 2 sprays into each nostril in the morning, reduce dose when control achieved. Alternatively, 128 mcg twice daily, to be administered as 1 spray into each nostril in the morning and in the evening, reduce dose when control achieved.
Prophylaxis of asthma by nebulised suspension
• Child 6 months–11 years: 125–500 mcg twice daily, dose to be adjusted as required. Maximum 2 mg per day.
• Over 12 years: initially 0.25–1 mg twice daily, dose to be adjusted as required. Maximum 2 mg per day.
Prophylaxis of asthma by nebulised suspension
• Child 6 months–11 years: 125–500 mcg twice daily, dose to be adjusted as required. Maximum 2 mg per day.
• Over 12 years: initially 0.25–1 mg twice daily, dose to be adjusted as required. Maximum 2 mg per day.
Prophylaxis and treatment of allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps by intranasal administration
• Over 6 years: 256 mcg once daily, to be administered as 2 sprays into each nostril in the morning, reduce dose when control achieved. Alternatively, 128 mcg twice daily, to be administered as 1 spray into each nostril in the morning and in the evening, reduce dose when control achieved.
Prophylaxis of asthma by nebulised suspension
• Child 6 months–11 years: 125–500 mcg twice daily, dose to be adjusted as required. Maximum 2 mg per day.
• Over 12 years: initially 0.25–1 mg twice daily, dose to be adjusted as required. Maximum 2 mg per day.
Prophylaxis of mild to moderate asthma by inhalation of powder
• Child 6 months–11 years: 200–400 micrograms once daily, dose to be given in the evening.
• Over 12 years: 200–400 micrograms once daily (max. per dose 800 micrograms), dose to be given in the evening.
Prophylaxis of asthma by inhalation of powder
• Child 6 months–11 years: 100–400 micrograms twice daily, dose to be adjusted as necessary.
• Over 12 years: 100–800 micrograms twice daily, dose to be adjusted as necessary.
Prophylaxis as treatment of allergic and vasomotor rhinitis by intranasal administration
• Child 6-17 years: 256 micrograms once daily, to be administered as 2 sprays into each nostril in the morning, reduce dose when control achieved, alternatively 128 micrograms twice daily, to be administered as 1 spray into each nostril in the morning and in the evening, reduce dose when control achieved.
• Adult: 256 micrograms once daily, to be administered as 2 sprays into each nostril in the morning, reduce dose when control achieved, alternatively 128 micrograms twice daily, to be administered as 1 spray into each nostril in the morning and in the evening, reduce dose when control achieved.
Prophylaxis and treatment of allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps by intranasal administration
• Over 6 years: 256 mcg once daily, to be administered as 2 sprays into each nostril in the morning, reduce dose when control achieved. Alternatively, 128 mcg twice daily, to be administered as 1 spray into each nostril in the morning and in the evening, reduce dose when control achieved.
Prophylaxis of asthma by nebulised suspension
• Child 6 months–11 years: 125–500 mcg twice daily, dose to be adjusted as required. Maximum 2 mg per day.
• Over 12 years: initially 0.25–1 mg twice daily, dose to be adjusted as required. Maximum 2 mg per day.
Prophylaxis and treatment of allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps by intranasal administration
• Over 6 years: 256 mcg once daily, to be administered as 2 sprays into each nostril in the morning, reduce dose when control achieved. Alternatively, 128 mcg twice daily, to be administered as 1 spray into each nostril in the morning and in the evening, reduce dose when control achieved.
Prophylaxis of asthma by nebulised suspension
• Child 6 months–11 years: 125–500 mcg twice daily, dose to be adjusted as required. Maximum 2 mg per day.
• Over 12 years: initially 0.25–1 mg twice daily, dose to be adjusted as required. Maximum 2 mg per day.
Prophylaxis and treatment of allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps by intranasal administration
• Over 6 years: 256 mcg once daily, to be administered as 2 sprays into each nostril in the morning, reduce dose when control achieved. Alternatively, 128 mcg twice daily, to be administered as 1 spray into each nostril in the morning and in the evening, reduce dose when control achieved.
Prophylaxis of asthma by nebulised suspension
• Child 6 months–11 years: 125–500 mcg twice daily, dose to be adjusted as required. Maximum 2 mg per day.
• Over 12 years: initially 0.25–1 mg twice daily, dose to be adjusted as required. Maximum 2 mg per day.
Prophylaxis and treatment of allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps by intranasal administration
• Over 6 years: 256 mcg once daily, to be administered as 2 sprays into each nostril in the morning, reduce dose when control achieved. Alternatively, 128 mcg twice daily, to be administered as 1 spray into each nostril in the morning and in the evening, reduce dose when control achieved.
Prophylaxis of asthma by nebulised suspension
• Child 6 months–11 years: 125–500 mcg twice daily, dose to be adjusted as required. Maximum 2 mg per day.
• Over 12 years: initially 0.25–1 mg twice daily, dose to be adjusted as required. Maximum 2 mg per day.
Prophylaxis and treatment of allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps by intranasal administration
• Over 6 years: 256 mcg once daily, to be administered as 2 sprays into each nostril in the morning, reduce dose when control achieved. Alternatively, 128 mcg twice daily, to be administered as 1 spray into each nostril in the morning and in the evening, reduce dose when control achieved.
Prophylaxis of asthma by nebulised suspension
• Child 6 months–11 years: 125–500 mcg twice daily, dose to be adjusted as required. Maximum 2 mg per day.
• Over 12 years: initially 0.25–1 mg twice daily, dose to be adjusted as required. Maximum 2 mg per day.
Prophylaxis of mild to moderate asthma by inhalation of powder
• Child 6 months–11 years: 200–400 micrograms once daily, dose to be given in the evening.
• Over 12 years: 200–400 micrograms once daily (max. per dose 800 micrograms), dose to be given in the evening.
Prophylaxis of asthma by inhalation of powder
• Child 6 months–11 years: 100–400 micrograms twice daily, dose to be adjusted as necessary.
• Over 12 years: 100–800 micrograms twice daily, dose to be adjusted as necessary.
Prophylaxis as treatment of allergic and vasomotor rhinitis by intranasal administration
• Child 6-17 years: 256 micrograms once daily, to be administered as 2 sprays into each nostril in the morning, reduce dose when control achieved, alternatively 128 micrograms twice daily, to be administered as 1 spray into each nostril in the morning and in the evening, reduce dose when control achieved.
• Adult: 256 micrograms once daily, to be administered as 2 sprays into each nostril in the morning, reduce dose when control achieved, alternatively 128 micrograms twice daily, to be administered as 1 spray into each nostril in the morning and in the evening, reduce dose when control achieved.
Prophylaxis and treatment of allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps by intranasal administration
• Over 6 years: 256 mcg once daily, to be administered as 2 sprays into each nostril in the morning, reduce dose when control achieved. Alternatively, 128 mcg twice daily, to be administered as 1 spray into each nostril in the morning and in the evening, reduce dose when control achieved.
Prophylaxis of asthma by nebulised suspension
• Child 6 months–11 years: 125–500 mcg twice daily, dose to be adjusted as required. Maximum 2 mg per day.
• Over 12 years: initially 0.25–1 mg twice daily, dose to be adjusted as required. Maximum 2 mg per day.
Prophylaxis of mild to moderate asthma by inhalation of powder
• Child 6 months–11 years: 200–400 micrograms once daily, dose to be given in the evening.
• Over 12 years: 200–400 micrograms once daily (max. per dose 800 micrograms), dose to be given in the evening.
Prophylaxis of asthma by inhalation of powder
• Child 6 months–11 years: 100–400 micrograms twice daily, dose to be adjusted as necessary.
• Over 12 years: 100–800 micrograms twice daily, dose to be adjusted as necessary.
Prophylaxis as treatment of allergic and vasomotor rhinitis by intranasal administration
• Child 6-17 years: 256 micrograms once daily, to be administered as 2 sprays into each nostril in the morning, reduce dose when control achieved, alternatively 128 micrograms twice daily, to be administered as 1 spray into each nostril in the morning and in the evening, reduce dose when control achieved.
• Adult: 256 micrograms once daily, to be administered as 2 sprays into each nostril in the morning, reduce dose when control achieved, alternatively 128 micrograms twice daily, to be administered as 1 spray into each nostril in the morning and in the evening, reduce dose when control achieved.
Prophylaxis and treatment of allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps by intranasal administration
• Over 6 years: 256 mcg once daily, to be administered as 2 sprays into each nostril in the morning, reduce dose when control achieved. Alternatively, 128 mcg twice daily, to be administered as 1 spray into each nostril in the morning and in the evening, reduce dose when control achieved.
Prophylaxis of asthma by nebulised suspension
• Child 6 months–11 years: 125–500 mcg twice daily, dose to be adjusted as required. Maximum 2 mg per day.
• Over 12 years: initially 0.25–1 mg twice daily, dose to be adjusted as required. Maximum 2 mg per day.
Corticosteroid.
Pulmicort Respules for prophylaxis of asthma by inhalation of nebulised suspension
• Child 3 months–11 years: initially 0.5–1 mg twice daily then reduce to 250–500 mcg twice daily.
• Over 12 years: initially 1–2 mg twice daily then reduce to 0.5–1 mg twice daily.
Corticosteroid.
Pulmicort Turbohaler for prophylaxis of asthma by inhalation of powder.
• Adult: 100–800 mcg twice daily
Pulmicort Turbohaler as an alternative in mild to moderate asthma by inhalation of powder, for patients previously stabilised on a twice daily dose.
• Adult: 200–400 mcg once daily to be taken in the evening.
Long-acting selective beta2 agonist with corticosteroid.
Symbicort 100/3 pressurised inhaler
Asthma, maintenance therapy
• Child 12–17 years: Initially 2–4 inhalations twice daily; reduced to 1 inhalation daily, dose reduced only if control is maintained.
• Adult: Initially 2–4 inhalations twice daily, increased if necessary up to 8 inhalations twice daily; reduced to 1 inhalation daily, dose reduced only if control is maintained.
Asthma, maintenance and reliever therapy
• Over 12 years: Maintenance 4 inhalations daily in 1–2 divided doses, increased if necessary up to 4 inhalations twice daily; 2 inhalations as required for relief of symptoms, increased if necessary up to 12 inhalations as required, usual max. 16 inhalations per day; up to 24 inhalations daily can be used for a limited time under medical supervision.
Symbicort 200/6 Pressurised inhaler
COPD
• Adult: 2 inhalations twice daily.
Long-acting selective beta2 agonist with corticosteroid.
Symbicort 100/6 Turbohaler
• 6–17 years for asthma maintenance: 1-2 inhalations twice daily, reduced to 1 inhalation daily if controlled.
• Adults for asthma maintenance: 1-2 inhalations daily, increased to up to 4 inhalations daily if needed, or reduced to 1 daily if controlled.
• Over 12 years for asthma maintenance and reliever therapy: 2 inhalations daily across one or two doses; 1 inhalation for relief of symptoms and increase to 6 if required. A maximum of 8 inhalations per day, but 12 can be given under medical supervision.
Symbicort 200/6 Turbohaler
• 12–17 years for asthma maintenance: 1-2 inhalations twice daily, reduced to 1 inhalation daily if controlled.
• Adults for asthma maintenance: 1-2 inhalations daily, increased to up to 4 inhalations daily if needed, or reduced to one daily if controlled.
• Over 12 years for asthma maintenance and reliever therapy: 2 inhalations daily across one or two doses but can be increased to 2 inhalations twice daily if needed; 1 inhalation for relief of symptoms and increase to 6 inhalations if required. A maximum of 8 inhalations per day, but 12 can be given for a limited time under medical supervision.
• Adult for COPD: 1 inhalation twice daily.
Symbicort 400/12 Turbohaler
• 12–17 years for asthma maintenance: 1 inhalation twice daily, but can be reduced to 1 inhalation daily.
• Adult for asthma maintenance: 1 inhalation twice daily, increased to 2 inhalations twice daily if required and decreased to 1 inhalation daily if controlled.
• Adult for COPD: 1 inhalation twice daily.