Clenil - Asthma Control Medication
Clenil FAQ
How does clenil work?
Your Clenil® inhaler contains a medicine called a corticosteroid (beclometasone) that helps to reduce swelling and inflammation. How often should I use my inhaler? Clenil® is available in 4 different strengths. Your doctor, nurse or pharmacist will have decided which strength you need. Always use your inhaler exactly as you have been prescribed.
What is a clenil inhaler?
These are also known as brown inhalers or ‘preventers’ as they help ‘prevent’ the symptoms of mild, moderate or severe asthma. Your doctor, nurse or pharmacist will have one of the following Clenil inhalers.
How many strengths of clenil are there?
Clenil is available in 4 different strengths (50 micrograms 100 micrograms 200 micrograms and 250 micrograms). Your doctor will have decided which strength you need. Always use your inhaler exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
What is a clenil pMDI?
Your doctor, nurse or pharmacist has prescribed a Clenil pMDI to help you to manage your asthma. ‘pMDI’ stands for ‘pressurised metered dose inhaler’, and your prescribed inhaler should look like one of the inhalers in the image here.
Clenil References
If you want to know more about Clenil, consider exploring links below:
What Is Clenil
- https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/beclometasone-inhalers/
- https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/21018
- https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/asthma/prescribing-information/inhaled-corticosteroids/
- https://www.chiesiair.co.uk/patient/clenil/
- https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/beclometasone-dipropionate/
- https://www.medicinedirect.co.uk/chronic-conditions/asthma/guides/does-clenil-modulite-cause-any-side-effects
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