OVERVIEW
Decomit 100 Inhaler is a pressurised metered-dose inhaler containing beclometasone dipropionate, an inhaled corticosteroid. Each puff delivers 100 micrograms of the active ingredient. The inhaler is intended for the preventive management of asthma and helps control airway inflammation when used consistently as prescribed.
Active Ingredient
- Beclometasone dipropionate 100 micrograms per actuation
Mechanism of Action: How It Works
Beclometasone dipropionate is a corticosteroid that acts locally in the airways. It reduces inflammatory activity and swelling in the bronchial lining, helping make the airways less sensitive and reducing the likelihood of asthma symptoms over time.
It does not work in the same way as a fast-acting bronchodilator, which relaxes airway muscles to provide rapid relief from acute bronchospasm.
Uses and Indications
Decomit 100 Inhaler is indicated for:
Preventive management of asthma.
Long-term control of asthma-related airway inflammation.
Reducing the risk of asthma symptoms and flare-ups when used consistently as prescribed.
It is not intended for immediate relief of sudden asthma attacks. Follow your asthma action plan if symptoms suddenly worsen.
Precautions and Warnings
Not a rescue inhaler: Keep using your prescribed reliever medication according to your asthma action plan.
Oral thrush: Rinse your mouth after use to reduce the risk of fungal infection.
Persistent symptoms: Seek medical review if asthma remains poorly controlled or you need your reliever more often than usual.
Severe breathing difficulty: Seek emergency medical care if symptoms are severe or your reliever is not helping.
Children: Use only at an age and dose recommended by a qualified healthcare professional.
Inhaler technique: Incorrect technique can reduce the amount of medicine reaching the lungs.
Storage: Follow the product packaging instructions. The manufacturer's leaflet specifies storage below 30°C and keeping the inhaler out of children's reach.
Common Side Effects
Possible side effects of inhaled beclometasone include:
Oral thrush (fungal infection in the mouth).
Sore throat or throat irritation.
Hoarseness or changes in the voice.
Cough after inhalation.
Rinsing your mouth after each dose may help reduce some local side effects. Rarely, inhalers can cause sudden worsening of wheezing immediately after use. Stop using the inhaler and seek urgent medical advice if this occurs
