What is Alvesco: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

This medicine is used with a special inhaler and usually comes with patient instructions. Read and follow these instructions carefully before using this medicine. If you do not understand the directions or you are not sure how to use the inhaler, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

This medicine has a dose indicator that keeps track of how many more times you can use the inhaler before you need to open a new one. If the dose indicator is not working correctly, do not use the inhaler and return it to your pharmacy or doctor.

Inhalation routeTest spray in the air before using for the first time or if the inhaler has not been used for a while.

Inhalation routeRemove the cap and look at the mouthpiece to make sure it is clean.

Inhalation routeOpen your mouth and breathe in slowly and deeply (like yawning), and at the same time firmly press down on the top of the canister once.

Inhalation routeTo inhale this medicine, breathe out fully, trying to get as much air out of the lungs as possible. Put the mouthpiece just in front of your mouth with the canister upright.

Inhalation routeHold your breath for about 5 to 10 seconds, and then breathe out slowly.

Inhalation routeWhen you have finished all your inhalations, rinse your mouth out with water. Do not swallow the water after rinsing.

You may need to use this medicine for four weeks or longer before you notice improvement in your asthma. Tell your doctor if you do not begin to feel better after using the medicine for four weeks.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Keep your inhaler dry at all times. You may wipe the mouthpiece with a dry cloth or tissue, but do not wash it with water.

Throw away the inhaler when the dose indicator is at number zero.

Inhalation routeAsk your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of the used medicine container and any leftover medicine. You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to ciclesonide. This medicine should not be used during an asthma attack.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have bone disease, any type of infection (especially tuberculosis or herpes infection of the eye), or if you have a history of eye problems (such as cataracts or glaucoma).

This medicine will not stop an asthma attack that has already started. Your doctor may prescribe another medicine for you to use in case of an acute asthma attack.

You may get infections more easily while using this medicine. Avoid people who are sick or have infections. Tell your doctor right away if you have been exposed to measles or chickenpox.

Inhalation routeIf you use a corticosteroid medicine to control your asthma, keep using it as instructed by your doctor.

Inhalation routeIf any of your asthma medicines do not seem to be working as well as usual, call your doctor right away. Do not change your doses or stop using your medicines without asking your doctor.

The amount of medicine you need may change during periods of stress, illness, surgery, or after a serious asthma attack. Tell your doctor if you are in any of these situations.

This medicine may also increase your risk of having infections or sores in your mouth or throat. Check with your doctor right away if you notice any signs of a throat infection.

This medicine may slow down a child€™s growth. If you think your child is not growing properly while using this medicine, talk with your doctor.

Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.

Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before you have surgery or medical tests.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments. Also, you may need to have your eyes checked at regular visits.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking ketoconazole (Nizoral®).

This medicine will not stop an asthma attack that has already started. Your doctor may prescribe another medicine for you to use in case of an acute asthma attack.

You may get infections more easily while using this medicine. Avoid people who are sick or have infections. Tell your doctor right away if you have been exposed to measles or chickenpox.

Inhalation routeIf you use a corticosteroid medicine to control your asthma, keep using it as instructed by your doctor.

Inhalation routeIf any of your asthma medicines do not seem to be working as well as usual, call your doctor right away. Do not change your doses or stop using your medicines without asking your doctor.

The amount of medicine you need may change during periods of stress, illness, surgery, or after a serious asthma attack. Tell your doctor if you are in any of these situations.

This medicine may slow down a child€™s growth. If you think your child is not growing properly while using this medicine, talk with your doctor.

This medicine may also increase your risk of having infections or sores in your mouth or throat. Check with your doctor right away if you notice any signs of a throat infection.

Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments. Also, you may need to have your eyes checked at regular visits.

Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.

Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before you have surgery or medical tests.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.