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Generic: Ciclesonide

Form: Nasal Spray 50mcg/Spray

Indication

Asthma, seasonal allergic rhinitis, perennial allergic rhinitis

Administration

Gently shake and prime nasal spray by actuating 3 times before using for the first time or when not in use for 4 consecutive days

Adult Dose

Inhalation Asthma Adult: Usual dose 160 mcg once daily, preferably in the evening from a metered-dose inhaler; reduced to 80 mcg once daily for maintenance. May increase to 160 mcg twice daily Nasal Spray: 1 spray (50 micrograms/spray) in each nostril once a day. The maximum total daily dosage should not exceed 2 sprays in each nostril (200 micrograms/day).

Child Dose

Inhalation Asthma Child: >12 yr: Usual dose 160 mcg once daily, preferably in the evening from a metered-dose inhaler; reduced to 80 mcg once daily for maintenance. May increase to 160 mcg twice daily Nasal Spray: 1 spray (50 micrograms/spray) in each nostril once a day. The maximum total daily dosage should not exceed 2 sprays in each nostril (200 micrograms/day).

Contraindication

Not for status asthmaticus or severe acute asthma where intensive measures are needed. Ciclesonide nasal spray is contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients.

Mode of Action

Ciclesonide, an inhaled corticosteriod, is converted by esterases in the lungs to the active metabolite, desisobutyryl-ciclesonide, which has anti-inflammatory activity.

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