Asthma Adult & childn >12 yr 200-1,600 mcg daily divided into 2-4 administrations.
Mild asthmatics Up to 400 mcg once daily for symptom control, maintenance dose should be individualised & lowest dose. Recommended dose: 100-400 mcg daily. May be given once daily or bid.
Less severe cases Patient w/ mild to moderate asthma who have not previously received inhaled glucocorticosteroids 200-400 mcg bid,
w/ mild to moderate asthma already controlled on inhaled steroids Up to 800 mcg bid.
Severe cases 800-1,600 mcg daily bid.
Severe asthma & during exacerbations Divide daily dose into 3-4 administrations daily.
Childn ≥7 yr 200-800 mcg daily divided into 2-4 administrations.
Childn w/ mild to moderate asthma who have not previously received inhaled glucocorticosteroids, or are already controlled on inhaled steroids 200-400 mcg daily divided into 2 administrations.
Severe asthma May be increased up to 800 mcg daily.
Childn 1-8 yr w/ previous therapy of bronchodilator alone 500 mcg daily either once daily or bid in divided doses. Max: 500 mcg daily;
w/ previous therapy of inhaled corticosteroids 500 mcg daily either once daily or bid in divided doses. Max: 1,000 mcg daily;
w/ previous therapy of oral corticosteroid 1,000 mcg daily either as 500 mcg bid or 1,000 mcg once daily. Max: 1,000 mcg daily.
Symptomatic childn not responding nonsteroidal therapy Initially 250 mcg daily may be considered.
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