Box 11.2.
List of inhaled corticosteroids inhalers and daily recommended doses*
| Drug (doses in mcg)** | <5 years Low dose | Children above 5 years |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low dose | Medium dose | High dose | ||
| Beclomethasone dipropionate (standard particles, HFA) | 100 | 200-500 | >500-1000 | >1000 |
| Beclomethasone dipropionate (extra fine particles, HFA) | 50 | 100-200 | >200-400 | >400 |
| Budesonide | 200 | 200-400 | >400-800 | >800 |
| Budesonide (Nebules) | 500 | 250-500 | >500-1000 | >1000 |
| Ciclesonide | Not applicable | 80-160 | >160-320 | >320 |
| Fluticasone propionate (DPI) | Not applicable | 100-250 | >250-500 | >500 |
| Fluticasone propionate (HFA) | 50 | 100-250 | >250-500 | >500 |
| Mometasone furoate | 100 | 200-400 | 200-400 | >400 |
*Adapted from reference,[1] **Based on availability in the Saudi market for children. DPI: Dry powder inhaler, HFA: chlorofluoroalkane propellant