Xaltide Hfa 50 mcg / 100 mcg inhaler 200 Metered Doses

Introduction

How To Use

• Beclomethasone comes as an aerosol to inhale by mouth using an inhaler.
• Beclomethasone usually is inhaled twice a day.
• Remove the protective cap.
• Breathe out as completely as possible through your mouth.
• Hold the inhaler in the upright (mouthpiece up) or horizontal position.
• Place the mouthpiece between your lips well into your mouth.
• Tilt the head slightly back.
• Close the lips tightly around the mouthpiece keeping your tongue below it.
• Inhale slowly and deeply.
• Breathe in slowly and deeply through the mouthpiece.
• At the same time, press down once on the container to spray the medication into the mouth.
• When breathed in fully, remove the inhaler from the mouth and close the mouth.
• Try to hold your breath for about 5 to 10 seconds, and then breathe out gently.
• If the doctor has told you to take more than 1 puff per treatment, repeat steps 3 through 7.
• Replace the protective cap on the inhaler.
• After each treatment, rinse the mouth with water and spit. Do not swallow the water.
• Do not use more or less of beclomethasone or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
• Take beclomethasone regularly to get the most benefit from it.
• To help remember, take beclomethasone at the same time.
• Quantity is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
• Do not increase your quantity or take this product more often than directed.

Expert Advice

• Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
• Avoid alcohol if you are on this medication
• Do not increase your dose without a doctor's consultation.

Primary Uses

Indications

This medication is used in patients with bronchial asthma (breathing disorder).

Side Effects

The side effects of this medicine include headache, dry throat, and hoarseness (voice changes).

Contraindications

This medication is contraindicated in patients with tuberculosis (disease causing inflammation of the lungs), epistaxis (nose bleeding) and measles, glaucoma (pressure in the eye), nose injury, or nose surgery.

FAQS

For how long can we use beclomethasone?

Do not use more than directed by your doctor.It is also used for treating allergic rhinitis, oral ulceration (mouth sore), and ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the large intestine).

How to administer this medicine?

It is mostly taken orally. The dosage is dependent on the age, condition and its severity. Please consult your doctor before using this medicine.

How to store this medicine?

Please store at room temperature ranging from 15°C to 30°C, away from sunlight and out of the reach of children. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.

What else can I do to improve my asthma symptoms?

To improve your asthma symptoms you can make several lifestyle changes such as: • Following a light regular physical exercise routine • Limiting use of alcohol • Limiting or complete cessation of smoking • Avoiding substances that irritate lungs • Eating healthy • Taking care of your health by minimizing probability of flu, cough etc

What do I do if I forget to take the dose?

Consult the doctor if you missed the dose.

Indications:

This medication is used for controlling and preventing symptoms of lung diseases such as wheezing, shortness of breath, and feeling of tightness caused by diseases such as Emphysema, Bronchitis, etc. This medicine provides quick relief for reducing lung disease symptoms. It works by widening the air passages allowing easier gaseous exchange.

Storage:

Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light and moisture. Dispose the inhaler six weeks after use. Please keep it away from children.

Precautions:

May make you dizzy; therefore, it is advised not to do any tasks that require alertness (e.g. driving) immediately after taking this medicine, patients with diabetes, heart impairments and high blood pressure should be cautious, and not to be used alone for treating moderate to severe asthma.

Effects on pregnancy and lactation:

The effects are unknown in pregnancy; therefore, consult your doctor before use. Contraindicated in lactation.

Administration:

This medicine us used in oral or injectable form. The injectable form should only be used by a medical professional. However, if you are self-injecting or injecting at home, make sure you take all precautionary measures and follow the correct procedure. The dosage is dependent on the age, condition and its severity. Please consult your doctor before use.

Side Effects:

You may experience fine tremors, headache, increased heart rate, sleep disturbances, and irritation at the back of the mouth.

Contraindications:

Use with precaution for Uncomplicated Premature Labor as it may lead to serious problems such as abortion especially during the first and second trimesters.