Dosages
Side effects in children
Warnings & precautions in children
Contra-indications in children

Interactions
PK
Renal impairment
References

Ciclesonide

Generic name
Ciclesonide
Brand name
ATC Code
R03BA08

Pharmacokinetics in children

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dose recommendation of formulary compared to licensed use (on-label versus off-label)

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Available formulations

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Dosages

Asthma
  • Inhalation
    • 6 years up to 18 years
      [1] [2] [3]
      • 80 - 320 microg./day in 1 dose
      • Increase (double) the dose if asthma control is inadequate. Reduce dosage to the lowest effective dose when possible (see warning and precautions for asthma control roadmap)

        ≥ 6 years: aerosol + mouthpiece and holding chamber
        ≥ 7 years: aerosol + mouthpiece and holding chamber OR a breath-controlled aerosol

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Renal impaiment in children > 3 months

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The complete list of all undesirable drug reactions can be found in the national Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) – click here

Side effects

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Contra-indications

No information available on specific contra indications in children.

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Warnings & precautions in children

In long-term use in children, check the growth and if there is growth inhibition attempt to reduce the dose of inhalation corticosteroids.

[For stepwise approach in astma control: refer to national guideline or GINA]

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Interactions

The complete list of all interactions can be found in the national Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) – click here

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References

  1. NVK, Astma bij Kinderen, www.nvk.nl, Okt 2013
  2. Covis Pharma Europe B.V., SmPC Alvesco (RVG 31631/31632/31633/32948) 16-09-2021, www.geneesmiddeleninformatiebank.nl
  3. Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), Global strategy for Asthma management and prevention, 2021

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