📋 Indications & Clinical Dosage
*Treatment of asthma, treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease:*
Adults: 2 inhalations twice daily at lowest effective inhaled corticosteroid dose.
Children above 4 yr:2 inhalations of 25/50preparation twice daily.
⚠️ Precautions & Warnings
Severe cardiovascular disorders, pulmonary tuberculosis, diabetes, hypokalaemia, thyrotoxicosis, pregnancy, lactation. Prolonged treatment with high doses increases risk of adrenal suppression and systemic effects; monitor adrenal function. Monitor height of children on prolonged therapy. Consider additional steroid therapy during stress or surgery. Withdraw gradually.
⚠️ Adverse Reactions / Side Effects
Headache, anxiety, depression, dryness, epistaxis, hyperactivity, hypersensitivity reactions, nasal irritation, nasal ulceration, sleep disturbances, smell disturbances, taste disturbances, oropharyngeal irritation. Rare: Paradoxical bronchospasm; discontinue immediately.