Alvesco is an inhaling anti inflammatory that helps in the treatment of asthma. Its use must be done by the mouth using a bomb.
The medicine contains Ciclesonide in its composition and is produced by the Takeda laboratory, and can be purchased from pharmacies with a prescription.
Price
Alvesco costs on average 100 reais.
Indications
Alvesco is indicated for the prevention and treatment of asthma in adults and children from 4 years of age.
In addition, it helps in the long-term prevention of bronchospasm.
How to use
The use of Alvesco must be done in an inhalational way through the mouth and should always be done at the same time. The doctor generally recommends children 4 to 11 years of age: 80 to 160 mcg per day and for adults and adolescents over 12 years of age: 80 to 640 mcg per day.
Side effects
The medication may cause back and joint pain, nasal congestion, sore throat, sinusitis, respiratory infection, inflammation of the nose and throat, and headache.
Contraindications
The use of Alvesco is contraindicated in case of allergy to any of the components and should not be used in children under 4 years of age.
