1. Generic Beclovent InhalerGeneric Beclovent Inhaler(Beclate Inhaler) is used toprevent Asthma and otherlung diseases in patients 5years of age and older. It isalso used for the treatmentof asthma in patients whorequire oral corticosteroidtherapy. Beclate Inhaler mustbe used everyday as directedby your doctor even if youhave no Asthma symptoms. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland

2. Generic Beclovent InhalerChemical Structure The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 3. Generic Beclovent InhalerActive IngredientThe active pharmaceutical ingredientpresent in Generic Beclovent (BeclateInhaler) is BeclometasoneDipropionate.Each Puff (metered dose) contains100 or 200 micrograms ofBeclometasone Dipropionate. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 4. Generic Beclovent InhalerRecommended DosageTreatment of asthma in Adults and childrenover 12 years of age:Patients should be given a starting dose ofinhaled Beclometasone Dipropionate (Beclate100 CFC-Free Inhaler or Beclate 200 CFC-FreeInhaler) which is appropriate for the severity oftheir disease based on the following guidance:Mild asthma: 200 to 600mcg per day in divideddoses.Moderate asthma: 600 to 1000mcg per day individed doses. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 5. Generic Beclovent InhalerRecommended DosageTreatment of asthma in Adults and childrenover 12 years of age:Severe asthma: Up to 1000mcg per day individed doses.The dose may then be adjusted until control isachieved or reduced to the minimum effectivedose according to the individual response. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 6. Generic Beclovent InhalerRecommended DosageTreatment of asthma in Children over 7 yearsof age:Up to 200mcg per day in divided doses.Children should be given a starting dose ofinhaled beclometasone dipropionate which isappropriate for the severity of their disease. Thedose may then be adjusted until control isachieved or reduced to the minimum effectivedose according to the individual response. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 7. Generic Beclovent InhalerContraindicationsGeneric Beclovent Inhaler (BeclateInhaler) is contraindicated inpatients with the followingconditions:Hypersensitivity to Beclometasone Dipropionate,or any inactive component of this medication.Contraindicated for the primary treatment ofstatus asthmaticus or other acute episodes ofAsthma where intensive measures are required. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 8. Generic Beclovent InhalerSide Effects of Generic Beclovent InhalerCandidiasis of the mouth and throat (thrush)occurs in some patients, the incidence ofwhich is increased with doses greater than400mcg beclometasone dipropionate perday. Patients with high blood levels ofCandida precipitins, indicating a previousinfection, are most likely to develop thiscomplication.In some patients inhaled beclometasonedipropionate may cause hoarseness or throatirritation. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 9. Generic Beclovent InhalerSide Effects of Generic Beclovent InhalerAs with other inhalation therapy,paradoxical bronchospasm may occurwith an immediate increase inwheezing after dosing. This should betreated immediately with a fast-actinginhaled bronchodilator.Hypersensitivity reactions includingrashes, urticaria, pruritus, erythemaand oedema of the eyes, face, lips andthroat have been reported. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 10. Generic Beclovent InhalerWarnings And PrecautionsLocalized Infections: Candida albicans infection of themouth and throat may occur. Monitor patientsperiodically for signs of adverse effects on the oralcavity. Advise patients to rinse the mouth afterinhalation.Deterioration of Asthma and Acute Episodes: Do notuse Generic Beclovent Inhaler for relief of acutesymptoms. Patients require immediate re-evaluationduring rapidly deteriorating asthma.Transferring patients From Systemic Corticosteroids:Risk of impaired adrenal function when transferringfrom oral steroids. Taper patients slowly from systemiccorticosteroids if transferring to Generic Beclovent. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 11. Generic Beclovent InhalerWarnings And PrecautionsImmunosuppression: Potential worsening of existingtuberculosis, fungal, bacterial, viral, or parasitic infection;or ocular herpes simplex infections. More serious or evenfatal course of chickenpox or measles can occur insusceptible patients. Use with caution in patients withthese infections because of the potential for worsening ofthese infections.Paradoxical Bronchospasm: Bronchospasm, with animmediate increase in wheezing, may occur after dosing.Treat bronchospasm immediately with inhaled, short-actingbronchodilator and discontinue Generic Beclovent.Hypersensitivity Reactions: Hypersensitivity reactions,such as urticaria, angioedema, rash, and bronchospasmmay occur. Discontinue Beclate Inhaler if such reactionsoccur. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 12. Generic Beclovent InhalerWarnings And PrecautionsHypercorticism and Adrenal Suppression: May occurwith very high dosages or at the regular dosage insusceptible individuals. If such changes occur,discontinue Beclate Inhaler slowly.Effects on Growth: Monitor growth of pediatricpatients.Decreases in Bone Mineral Density: Monitor patientswith major risk factors for decreased bone mineralcontent.Glaucoma and Cataracts: Monitor patients withchange in vision or with a history of increasedintraocular pressure, glaucoma, and/or cataractsclosely. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 13. Generic Beclovent InhalerGeneric Beclovent OverdoseAcute inhalation of Generic Beclovent (Beclate Inhaler)in doses that are excess of those recommended maylead to temporary suppression of adrenal function. Thisdoes not need emergency action as adrenal function isrecovered in a few days, as verified by plasma cortisolmeasurements.However if higher than recommended dosage iscontinued over prolonged periods, some degree ofadrenal suppression may result. Monitoring of adrenalreserve may be necessary. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 14. 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