Beclomethasone Dipropionate

How does it work?

Beclomethasone is used by adults and children 5 years of age and older to treat difficulties breathing, chest tightness, wheezing, and coughing associated with asthma. To make breathing easier, it reduces swelling and irritation in the airways.

Applications Or where it is used:

There are various skin conditions that this medication treats, such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, rash and allergies. Beclomethasone reduces swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these conditions. It can also help to heal rough and scaly skin patches that result from psoriasis.

How to use:

Rub a small amount of medication into the affected area twice daily or as your doctor directs. The area should not be bandaged, covered, or wrapped unless your doctor directs you to do so. It is important to wash your hands after applying the medication unless this medication is being used to treat your hands.

Dosage of usage:

• In the first dose, factors such as previous asthma therapy, current control, and risk of future exacerbations should be considered:
• In patients who had never received inhaled corticosteroid (ICS): initial dose: 40 to 80 mcg twice a day via oral inhalation
• For patients switching from another ICS: The initial dose should be selected according to the previous ICS strength: 40-320 mcg by oral inhalation twice a day
• Maintenance dose: After 2 weeks, increase dosage to increase asthma control; after asthma stability is achieved, reduce dose to the lowest effective dosage in order to minimize side effects.
• Maximum dose: 320 mcg twice a day