beclometasone (beclomethasone) dipropionate
Last reviewed 01/2018
Beclometasone (beclomethasone *) dipropionate
Inhaled preparations
- uses include:
- asthma prophylaxis - particularly when the condition is not fully controlled by a bronchodilator or chromoglycate
- allergic and vasomotor rhinitis
Topical preparations
- uses include:
- severe eczema, psoriasis and non-responsive inflammatory skin conditions
The summary of product characteristics should be consulted before prescribing this drug.
* Beclometasone became the British Approved Name for beclomethasone in 2004
CFC containing beclamethasone pressurised metered dose inhalers (pMDI) are being phased out and it is important to switch to the newer CFC free products when possible.
- CFC free beclamethasone inhalers are not equivalent in dose and clinicians should prescribe them in their brand names to avoid dosing errors.
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