Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Indication: Chronic asthma Age: Adult |
Dose: Inhalation – As sodium: 4 mg Frequency: 4 times daily Note: Reduce to twice daily once desired clinical response is observed. |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Indication: Chronic asthma Age: greater than 6 years |
Dose: Inhalation – 4 mg Frequency: four times daily Note: As sodium; reduce to twice daily once desired clinical response is observed |
Administration
- Use as directed
- Shake well before use
Side Effect
- Inhalation Unpleasant taste
- headache
- fatigue
- nausea
- vomiting
- dyspepsia
- diarrhoea
- abdominal pain
- conjunctivitis
- cough
- pharyngitis
- rhinitis
- upper respiratory infection
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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No interactions listed
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
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Hypersensitivity
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Allergic reaction risk
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store at 2-30° C. Do not freeze.
Data Sources
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