BEKSON
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Composition
Bekson Inhaler: Per actuation: Beclomethasone dipropionate 50 mcg; metered-dose aerosol. Bekson Forte Inhaler: Beclomethasone dipropionate 250 mcg per dose; 200 metered dose aerosol.
Indications & Dosage
Bronchial asthma: Bekson Inhaler: Adults: 400 mcg daily in two, three or four divided doses. Severe cases, initially 600-800 mcg daily, reducing according to response. Children: 50-100 mcg two to four times daily. Bekson Forte Inhaler: Adults: 500 mcg twice .daily or 250 mcg four times daily, increasing to 500 mcg three or four times daily if necessary. Children: Not recommended.
Precautions
Severe cardiovascular disorders, active or quiescent pulmonary tuberculosis, transferring from systemic steroids, pregnancy
Side Effects
Headache, anxiety, bronchospasm, depression, dryness, epistaxis, hyperactivity, hypersensitivity reactions, nasal irritation nasal ulceration, sleep disturbances, smell disturbances,taste disturbances, throat irritation