Beclomethasone Dipropionate + Formoterol Fumarate

Indications

Beclomethasone Dipropionate + Formoterol Fumarate is used to treat asthma and COPD. Asthma: this inhaler is used for the regular treatment of asthma, in cases where a combination of an inhaled corticosteroid and a long-acting P2 adrenergic agonist is appropriate. COPD: this inhaler is used for the symptomatic treatment of severe COPD in people with a history of repeated exacerbations despite regular therapy with long acting bronchodilators.

⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.

Pharmacology

This preparation combines Beclomethasone Dipropionate BP and Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate BP. It is a hydrofluoroalkane (HFA) based inhaler, which is kinder to the environment. It doesn't use chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) as a propellant, and CFC is one of the main causes of ozone layer depletion.

Beclomethasone Dipropionate is a synthetic halogenated corticosteroid with potent anti-inflammatory activity. When it is given by inhalation, it has a potent glucocorticoid anti-inflammatory action within the lungs, without the side effects seen when steroids are given systemically.

Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate is a long acting selective P2 adrenergic agonist with a rapid onset of action. Inhaled Formoterol acts in the lung as a bronchodilator. Because the medicine goes directly into the lungs when used as an inhaler, very little finds its way into the rest of the body.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Doctors should consider this inhaler for a pregnant or breastfeeding woman only when the benefit expected for the mother is greater than any possible risk to the baby.

⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Dosage Reference

⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.

Adults: For asthma, the dose of Beclomethasone Dipropionate + Formoterol Fumarate should be adjusted according to how severe the disease is. Once control has been achieved, the dose should be brought down to the lowest effective dose. Maintenance therapy Adults and adolescents (18 years and above) take one or two inhalations twice daily. The maximum daily dose is 4 inhalations. Maintenance and reliever therapy Patients take a daily maintenance dose of this inhaler, and they also use it as needed in response to symptoms. They should be advised to always have the inhaler available for rescue use. Adults and adolescents (18 years and above) take one inhalation twice daily. If symptoms persist after a few minutes, an additional inhalation should be taken. The maximum daily dose is 8 inhalations. COPD The dose is 2 inhalations twice daily.

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