Qvar
Qvar is an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) prescribed for the long-term management and prevention of asthma symptoms in adults and children aged 4 years and older. It works directly in the lungs to decrease swelling and irritation in the airways. Qvar is a controller medication and must be used regularly to be effective; it will not stop an asthma attack once it has started.
Dosage by Body Weight
Administered via oral inhalation. The typical starting dose for adults and adolescents is 40 to 80 mcg twice daily, with a maximum dose of 320 mcg twice daily. For children aged 4 to 11 years, the starting dose is usually 40 mcg twice daily, with a maximum of 80 mcg twice daily. Always rinse the mouth with water and spit it out after each inhalation to prevent oral thrush.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy of Qvar have not been established in infants or pediatric patients under 4 years of age.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Inhaled corticosteroids are not routinely prescribed or safety-tested for this infant weight range.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Not indicated for this weight range unless specifically prescribed by a pediatric pulmonologist for off-label use.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- 40 mcg
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Tracking Notes
- Applicable only for children aged 4 years and older. Dosage of inhaled steroids is based on age and asthma severity, not strictly body weight.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- 40 mcg to 80 mcg
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Tracking Notes
- Applicable only for children aged 4 years and older. Adjust dose based on individual response and clinical guidance.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Safety and efficacy of Qvar have not been established in infants or pediatric patients under 4 years of age. |
| 5-7 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Inhaled corticosteroids are not routinely prescribed or safety-tested for this infant weight range. |
| 8-10 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Not indicated for this weight range unless specifically prescribed by a pediatric pulmonologist for off-label use. |
| 11-15 kg | 40 mcg | Twice daily | Applicable only for children aged 4 years and older. Dosage of inhaled steroids is based on age and asthma severity, not strictly body weight. |
| 16-20 kg | 40 mcg to 80 mcg | Twice daily | Applicable only for children aged 4 years and older. Adjust dose based on individual response and clinical guidance. |
Formulation
Purpose
Maintenance treatment of asthma as a preventative therapy to reduce and prevent inflammation in the airways.
Generic Name
Beclomethasone dipropionateScheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.