The professional's guide to product selection
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.
Long-acting selective beta2 agonist with corticosteroid.
Relvar Ellipta 92 mcg/22 mcg
• Over 12 years for prophylaxis of asthma: one inhalation once daily.
• Adult for COPD: one inhalation once daily.
Relvar Ellipta 184 mcg/22 mcg
• Over 12 years for prophylaxis of asthma: one inhalation once daily.
Mucolytic to facilitate expectoration by reducing sputum viscosity.
4ml nebuliser solution up to twice daily undiluted. It can be used in conjunction with chest hygiene clearance which has been assessed in secondary care.
The device has a clear chamber made of anti-static material suspends the aerosol longer, meaning that you have more time to inhale the medication so the patient has a flexible pMDI adapter fits all metered dose inhalers.
Stockists: Healthcare for All, Mistry Medical Supplies.
Non-sedating antihistamine.
Over 6 years old: one spray twice daily to be administered in each nostril.
Roflumilast is a phosphodiesterase type-4 inhibitor with anti-inflammatory properties.
• Adult: 250 mcg once daily for 28 days, then 500 mcg once daily for maintenance.
Roflumilast is a phosphodiesterase type-4 inhibitor with anti-inflammatory properties.
• Adult: 250 mcg once daily for 28 days, then 500 mcg once daily for maintenance.
Non-sedating antihistamine.
• Over 12 years: 10 mg, once daily.
Non-sedating antihistamine.
For symptomatic relief of allergic rhinitis or urticaria.
• Over 12 years: 10 mg, once daily.