Steroid Inhaler Doses by Age
Beclometasone Dosage Details
| Beclometasone Steroid Inhaler - dose by age |
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| Beclometasone – standard or low dose by age |
| Child under 2 years 50-100 micrograms twice daily |
| Child 2-5 years 100-200 micrograms twice daily |
| Child 5-12 years 100-200 micrograms twice daily |
| Child 12-18 years 100-400 micrograms twice daily |
| Beclometasone – high dose by age |
| Child under 2 years up to 200 micrograms twice daily |
| Child 2-5 years up to 400 micrograms twice daily |
| Child 5-12 years up to 400 micrograms twice daily |
| Child 12-18 years 400-1000 micrograms twice daily |
Budesonide Dosage Details
| Budesonide Steroid Inhaler - dose by age |
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| Budesonide – standard or low dose by age |
| Child under 2 years 50-100 micrograms twice daily |
| Child 2-5 years 100-200 micrograms twice daily |
| Child 5-12 years 100-200 micrograms twice daily |
| Child 12-18 years 100-400 micrograms twice daily |
| Budesonide – high dose by age |
| Child under 2 years up to 200 micrograms twice daily |
| Child 2-5 years up to 400 micrograms twice daily |
| Child 5-12 years up to 400 micrograms twice daily |
| Child 12-18 years 400-1000 micrograms twice daily |
Fluticasone Dosage Details
| Fluticasone Steroid Inhaler - dose by age |
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| Fluticasone – standard or low dose by age |
| Child 4-12 years 50-100 micrograms twice daily |
| Child 12-18 years 50-200 micrograms twice daily |
| Fluticasone – high dose by age |
| Child 4-12 years 100-200 micrograms twice daily |
| Child 12-18 years 200-500 micrograms twice daily |
Fluticasone Propionate Dosage Details
| Fluticasone Propionate Steroid Inhaler - dose by age |
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| Fluticasone Propionate standard or low dose by age |
| Child 4-12 years 50-100 micrograms twice daily |
| Child 12-18 years 50-200 micrograms twice daily |
| Fluticasone Propionate high dose by age |
| Child 4-12 years 100-200 micrograms twice daily |
| Child 12-18 years 200-500 micrograms twice daily |
Asthma – How is it treated and managed
SIGN treatment guidelines for under 5s
SIGN treatment guidelines for 5s and over
Drug treatments only for severe asthma
