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Formoterol / Mometasone Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 5, 2024.

Applies to the following strengths: 5 mcg-50 mcg/inh; 5 mcg-200 mcg/inh; 5 mcg-100 mcg/inh

Usual Adult Dose for:

Usual Pediatric Dose for:

Additional dosage information:

Usual Adult Dose for Asthma - Maintenance

5 to 11 years: 2 inhalations of 50 mcg mometasone/5 mcg formoterol twice a day
Maximum dose: 200 mcg mometasone/20 mcg formoterol per day

12 years and older: Two inhalations twice daily (morning and evening).

Maximum Dose: 800 mcg of mometasone/20 mcg of formoterol per day

Comments:

Usual Pediatric Dose for Asthma - Maintenance

For children 12 years of age and older:
Two inhalations inhaled orally twice daily (morning and evening).

Each inhalation contains either 100 mcg or 200 mcg of mometasone with 5 mcg of formoterol.

Maximum Daily Dose: 800 mcg of mometasone; 20 mcg of formoterol

Comments:


Use: Indicated for patients 12 years of age and older who have inadequate control on a long-term asthma control medication or whose disease severity requires initiation of an inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist

Renal Dose Adjustments

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Liver Dose Adjustments

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Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS:


Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 5 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

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Further information

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