Befoair
Befoair is an inhaler containing two active substances, a corticosteroid to reduce inflammation and a bronchodilator to relax airway muscles, making breathing easier and preventing asthma symptoms.
Form
inhalaatiosumute, liuos
Strength
200 mikrog / 6 mikrog / annos
Active Ingredient
Beclometasone dipropionate anhydrate
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
The recommended dose is 2 inhalations twice a day.
Method
This medicine is for inhalation; breathe it in through your mouth.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 4 inhalations.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Fungal infections (in mouth and throat)
- •Headache
- •Hoarseness
- •Sore throat
RARE
- •Palpitations, unusually fast heart rate and heart rhythm disorders
- •Changes in electrocardiogram (ECG)
- •Increased blood pressure
- •Flu-like symptoms
- •Sinus inflammation
- •Runny nose
- •Ear infection
- •Throat irritation
- •Cough and productive cough
- •Asthma attack
- •Vaginal fungal infections
- •Nausea
- •Abnormalities or weakening of taste sensation
- •Burning sensation in the lips
- •Dry mouth
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Digestive disorders
- •Stomach discomfort
- •Diarrhea
- •Muscle pain and muscle cramps
- •Redness of the face and throat
- •Increased blood flow to certain body tissues
- •Excessive sweating
- •Tremor
- •Restlessness
- •Dizziness
- •Hives or nettle rash
- •Decrease in white blood cell count
- •Increase in platelet count
- •Decrease in blood potassium levels
- •Increase in blood sugar levels
- •Increase in insulin, free fatty acid, and ketone levels in blood
- •Tightness in the chest
- •Feeling of missed heartbeats (due to premature ventricular contractions)
- •Decreased blood pressure
- •Kidney inflammation
- •Swelling of the skin and mucous membranes lasting several days
- •Shortness of breath
- •Worsening of asthma
- •Decrease in platelet count
- •Swelling of hands and feet
- •Blurred vision
- •Sleep problems
- •Depression or anxiety
- •Nervousness
- •Feeling very agitated or irritable
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to beclometasone dipropionate, formoterol fumarate dihydrate, or any other ingredients.
- Always carry your fast-acting rescue inhaler for sudden asthma symptoms.
- If your breathing worsens right after using the inhaler, stop using Befoair and contact a doctor immediately.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you have an allergic reaction, such as skin rash, itching, redness, swelling of the skin or mucous membranes (especially eyes, face, lips, throat).
- Do not increase your dose without talking to your doctor first.
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- This medicine should not be used by children or adolescents under 18 years old.
- Do not use this medicine if more than 3 months have passed since you received the inhaler from the pharmacy, or after the expiry date printed on the carton and label.
- The container is pressurized. Do not expose it to temperatures above 50°C and do not puncture it.
- Do not stop using Befoair or reduce your dose even if you feel better, unless advised by your doctor.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. Potentiates sympathomimetic effects. May cause hypokalaemia. (updated 15.5.2023)