AzmacortGeneric Name:triamcinolone Revised:4/1/2000  | Table of Contents |
OverviewSide Effects and InteractionsTaking the MedicineSpecial Precautions | Taking the Medicine |
The usual adult dose of Azmacort is two puffs, three or four times daily.
Never exceed 16 puffs per day. Once asthma symptoms are well controlled it may be possible to maintain adequate control by getting the prescribed dose twice daily.
Only your physician can determine the proper amount of Azmacort.
Children between 6 and 12 years of age are often prescribed one or two puffs, three or four times daily. They should not exceed 12 puffs per day.
Of course each patient may require special dosing instructions depending upon his or her medical condition. Only a physician can establish the proper regimen.
Inhaled corticosteroids do not relieve acute asthma attacks promptly the way bronchodilators do.
To be effective it is necessary to use a corticosteroid on a daily basis to relieve irritation and inflammation and calm twitchy lungs.
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