Question 1

vanceril (beclomethasone) inhaler used q.i.d.?

Accepted Answer

Can be: Though typically it is dosed twice a day.

Question 2

vanceril (beclomethasone) inhaler directions please?

Accepted Answer

Inhaled steroid: Usually 2 times daily 1-4 puffs. When using steroid, remember to rinse your mouth after use.

Question 3

is the vanceril (beclomethasone) inhaler to alleviate the wheezing?  is it an effective treatment?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: Vanceril contains beclomethasone, a steroid that will reduce inflammation in the airways. It is meant to be used regularly and ver time this leads to better asthma control.  Vanceril is not a rescue inhaler and will not give fast acting relief of asthma symptoms.

Question 4

why is beclomethasone lotion used?

Accepted Answer

Reduce inflammation: For skin inflammation and irritation steroid lotions can be very helpful. Beclomethasone lotion is a potent steroid lotion.

Question 5

for what disorders are beclomethasone lotions used?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: Topical steroids like beclomethasone lotion are typically used as anti inflammatories for conditions like eczema.

Question 6

why are nicu babies given beclomethasone?

Accepted Answer

Chronic lung disease: babirs who are premature may benefit from the beclomethasone treatment.  The hope is to prevent chronic lung disease.  Remember premature babies don't have lungs that are ready or developed for breathing.

Question 7

is beclazone the same as beclovent (beclomethasone)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Beclovent and vanceril are the name brands for beclomethasone diproprionate asthma inhaler.  These have been replaced with Qvar which is beclomethasone with a new propellant (hfa).   Beclazone is the name brand used in the united kingdom.

Question 8

will beconase (beclomethasone) side effects die down?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Most common side-effect is irritation of nasal lining. This can be minimized by orienting the nozzle toward the ear on the same side as the nostril, i.e. Spray out, away from septum, toward ear on same side. The spray then falls on the "turbinates, " 3 folds on the outer wall of the nose halfway between the nostril and the ear that swell to block the passage and make mucus to cause post-nasal drip.

Question 9

is beclazone the same medicine  as beclovent (beclomethasone)?

Accepted Answer

Yes these are same: Yes these are inhalant medicines used for asthma, but the same, named differently in different countries.

Question 10

is beclomethasone the same kind of thing as beclovent in the inhaler?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Beclomethasone is the active ingredient in beclovent (beclomethasone).

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