BNF for Children (BNFC) 2018-2019

▶Soltel(Kent Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Salmeterol (as Salmeterol xinafoate) 25 microgram per 1 doseSoltel 25 micrograms/dose inhaler ...

▶With intravenous useInjection and solution for intravenous infusion not licensed for use in children under 12 years. Administra ...

eiiiiF 154 Terbutaline sulfate lINDICATIONS AND DOSE Acute asthma ▶BY SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION, OR BY SLOW INTRAVENOUS INJECTION ▶ ...

An inhaled corticosteroid is used regularly for prophylaxis of asthma.Regular useof inhaled corticosteroids reduces the risk of ...

eiiiiF 159 Beclometasone dipropionate 04-Jan-2016 (Beclomethasone dipropionate) lINDICATIONS AND DOSE Prophylaxis of asthma ▶BY ...

▶Child 12–17 years: 200 – 400 micrograms once daily (max. per dose 800 micrograms), dose to be given in the evening Prophylaxis ...

SYMBICORT 200/6 TURBOHALER® Asthma, maintenance therapy ▶BY INHALATION OF POWDER ▶Child 12–17 years:Initially 1 – 2 puffs twice ...

Nebuliser liquid CAUTIONARY AND ADVISORY LABELS8, 10 ▶Flixotide Nebule(GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd) Fluticasone propionate 250 microg ...

lSIDE-EFFECTS ▶Common or very commonAbdominal pain.arthralgia.back pain.bone fracture.cough.dysphonia.fever.muscle spasms.oropha ...

lNATIONAL FUNDING/ACCESS DECISIONS NICE decisions ▶Omalizumab for severe persistent allergic asthma (April 2013 )NICE TA278 Omal ...

lBREAST FEEDINGManufacturer advises avoid unless essential. lDIRECTIONS FOR ADMINISTRATIONGranules may be swallowed or mixed wit ...

Nedocromil sodium lINDICATIONS AND DOSE Prophylaxis of asthma ▶BY INHALATION OF AEROSOL ▶Child 5–17 years:Initially 4 mg 4 times ...

DOSESATEXTREMESOFBODY-WEIGHT ▶To avoid excessive dosage in obese patients, dose should be calculated on the basis of ideal weigh ...

Theophylline lINDICATIONS AND DOSE NUELIN SA®175MG TABLETS Chronic asthma ▶BY MOUTH USING MODIFIED-RELEASE MEDICINES ▶Child 6–11 ...

Modified-release capsule CAUTIONARY AND ADVISORY LABELS 25 ▶Slo-Phyllin(Merck Serono Ltd) Theophylline 60 mgSlo-Phyllin 60 mg ca ...

Vitalograph peak flow meter standard range(Vitalograph Ltd) 1 device.NHS indicative price = £ 4. 83 .Drug Tariff (Part IXa) pric ...

Topical application of antihistamines to the skin is not recommended. An oral antihistamine may be used to prevent urticaria, an ...

on the revised recommendations of the Working Group of the Resuscitation Council (UK). Dose of intramuscular injection of adrena ...

because non-sedating antihistamines penetrate the blood brain barrier to a much lesser extent. lPREGNANCYAvoid—limited informati ...

harmful, most manufacturers advise avoiding their use in mothers who are breast-feeding. lRENAL IMPAIRMENTUse with caution in se ...