Indications And Dose
Reversible airways obstruction in patients requiring long- term regular bronchodilator therapy | Nocturnal asthma in patients requiring long-term regular bronchodilator therapy | Prophylaxis of exercise-induced bronchospasm in patients requiring long-term regular bronchodilator therapy | Chronic asthma in patients who regularly use an inhaled corticosteroid ▶BY INHALATION OF POWDER ▶Child 6–11 years: 12 micrograms twice daily, a daily dose of 24 micrograms of formoterol should be sufficient for the majority of children, particularly for younger age- groups; higher doses should be used rarely, and only when control is not maintained on the lower dose ▶Child 12–17 years: 12 micrograms twice daily, dose may be increased in more severe airway obstruction; increased to 24 micrograms twice daily, a daily dose of 24 micrograms of formoterol should be sufficient for the majority of children, particularly for younger age- groups; higher doses should be used rarely, and only when control is not maintained on the lower dose ▶Adult: 12 micrograms twice daily, dose may be increased in more severe airway obstruction; increased to 24 micrograms twice daily ▶BY INHALATION OF AEROSOL ▶Child 12–17 years: 12 micrograms twice daily, dose may be increased in more severe airway obstruction; increased to 24 micrograms twice daily, a daily dose of 24 micrograms of formoterol should be sufficient for the majority of children, particularly for younger age- groups; higher doses should be used rarely, and only when control is not maintained on the lower dose ▶Adult: 12 micrograms twice daily, dose may be increased in more severe airway obstruction; increased to 24 micrograms twice daily Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ▶BY INHALATION OF POWDER ▶Adult: 12 micrograms twice daily ▶BY INHALATION OF AEROSOL ▶Adult: 12 micrograms twice daily (max. per dose 24 micrograms), for symptom relief additional doses may be taken to maximum daily dose; maximum 48 micrograms per day
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