(Beclomethasone) Beclocort 100 mcg

What It Is

Beclocort 100 mcg/puff is an inhaled corticosteroid metered-dose inhaler (MDI) delivering beclomethasone dipropionate, used as a controller medication for asthma in adults and children aged 5 years and older.

How It Works

As a glucocorticoid, once hydrolyzed in the lungs to its active metabolite (beclomethasone-17-monopropionate), it reduces airway inflammation by suppressing inflammatory cell activity and mediator release, improving breathing and preventing asthma symptoms such as wheezing and chest tightness.

Indications & Use

• Prophylactic management of mild to severe chronic asthma—including situations needing systemic steroids—in both adults and children (≥ 5 years) m.arogga.com+6medex.com.bd+6medeasy.health+6.

• Not for acute relief of asthma attacks; patients should use a short-acting bronchodilator for sudden symptoms medlineplus.gov+8

Dosage Guidelines

• Adults (≥ 12 years): 100–400 mcg twice daily; may titrate up to 1,000 mcg twice daily in severe cases medcentral.com+2aristopharma.com+2m.arogga.com+2.

• Children (5–12 years): 100–200 mcg twice daily; max 200–400 mcg twice daily aristopharma.com+1m.arogga.com+1.

• The goal is to use the lowest effective dose to maintain control.

Common Side Effects

• Local irritation: hoarseness, sore throat, oral thrush (rinse mouth after use) osudpotro.com+7aristopharma.com+7drugs.com+7.

• Headache, pharyngitis, upper respiratory infections .

• Long-term or high-dose use can suppress adrenal function or affect bone density and growth in children.