Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Asthma prophylaxis Age: Adults |
Dose: Dry powder/Nebulising solution – 20 mg Frequency: four times daily Note: Additional doses may be taken before exercise. |
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Indication: Asthma prophylaxis Age: Adults |
Dose: Aerosol – 10 mg Frequency: four times daily Note: Dose may be increased up to 6–8 times daily if needed. Additional doses may be taken before exercise. |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Indication: Food allergy Age: 2–14 years |
Dose: By mouth – 100 mg Frequency: four times daily Note: Maximum dose: 40 mg/kg/day |
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Indication: Seasonal and perennial allergic conjunctivitis Age: Over 6 years |
Dose: Ocular – 1 or 2 drops Frequency: four times daily |
Administration
- Use as directed
- Clean device regularly
Side Effect
- Nausea
- headache
- dizziness
- unpleasant taste
- joint pain and swelling
- skin rashes
- aggravation of asthma
- pulmonary infiltrates with eosinophilia
- urticaria
- Bronchospasm
- wheezing
- cough
- nasal congestion and throat irritation following inhalation of dry powder
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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Not available
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Not available
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
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