Aerosol for inhalation "Berotek". Instructions

After using the drug "Berotek" reviewspatients are mostly positive. The majority trust this tool already because it is produced in Germany. After the same application, patients indicate its rapid and relatively long-term effects. However, the drug has a disadvantage - its cost. But, as they say, health is more expensive.

"Berotek H" is available as an aerosol for inhalation. The drug is included in the category of bronchodilators, is a selective beta 2-adrenomimetic. The active component is fenoterol hydrobromide.

The active substance relaxing effectson the smooth muscles of blood vessels and bronchi, preventing bronchospasm caused by histamine, cold air, methacholine and allergens. After taking the drug, the release of inflammatory mediators from mast cells is slowed. In high dosages, fenoterol helps to increase mucolitic transport.

"Berotek". Instructions. Indications.

The drug is prescribed for symptomatic therapybronchial asthma (including to relieve seizures) or other conditions that are accompanied by a narrowing of the respiratory tract of a reversible nature, including bronchitis (in patients with obstructive pulmonary disease and bronchial asthma responding to glucocorticosteroids, the need should be considered prescribing concomitant anti-inflammatory treatment).

The medication is indicated to prevent asthma physical effort.

"Berotek". Instructions for use.

The drug is prescribed to eliminate the attackPatients over six years of age (children and adults) receive a single dose of bronchial asthma. If necessary, after five minutes, inhalation is repeated. Children from four to six years are recommended a single dose. Before using the drug, the patient should be notified that if there is no result after two doses, the doctor should be consulted.

As a preventive tool forprevention of asthma in case of physical effort, patients over six years of age are recommended to take one to two doses per inhalation, a day to eight doses, children from four to six years of age - one dose.

To conduct symptomatic therapy for patientsover six years, appoint one to two doses per inhalation. In a day - no more than eight doses. Patients from four to six years - on a dose four times a day (no more than two inhalations at a time). The next inhalation should be carried out not earlier than three hours after the previous one. The maximum number of receptions per day - four.

"Berotek". Instruction on the use of the cylinder.

1. Remove the cap.
2. Slowly, take a deep breath.
3. The bottom of the balloon is directed upwards, with lips wrapping around the mouthpiece.
4. Taking a deep breath at the same time,the bottom of the cylinder before the release of one dose. Hold your breath for a while (a few seconds). Remove the mouthpiece and exhale slowly. Repeat for the second dose.
5. To put on a cap.

In case the drug has not been used for three or more days, before use, it is necessary to press once to the bottom of the cylinder until the aerosol cloud is released.

Capacity is designed for two hundred inhalations. After this, the cylinder must be replaced. To determine the amount of the drug, remove the cap, immerse it in a container of water. The volume is detected by the position of the cylinder in the water.

"Berotek". Instructions. Contraindications.

The drug is not prescribed for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, tachyarrhythmia, hypersensitivity, children under four years of age.

Before using the medication,consult with your doctor, find out all possible side effects. The expediency of using the medication during the period of gestation and lactation is also determined by the doctor.