Indications
Long-term prevention of;
- Bronchial Asthma (all forms, incl. mixed)
- Allergic Bronchitis
- Asthmatic symptoms associated with hay fever
Prevention and treatment of;
- Multi-system allergies
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergic Skin reactions
In the prevention of bronchial asthma it may take several weeks of treatment to achieve the full therapeutic effect. Proasma is not effective in aborting established attacks of asthma.
Dosage
Adults
One Proasma tablet (1 mg) twice daily (with morning and evening meals). In patients susceptible to sedation, a progressive regimen is recommended during the first week of treatment commencing with 1/2 tablet twice daily, increasing to the full therapeutic dose. If necessary the dosage may be increased up to 4 mg a day in two divided doses.
Children
Children aged 6 months to 3 years:
0.5 mg (1/2 scored tablet, or 2.5 ml syrup) twice daily.
Children aged 3 years and above:
1 Proasma tablet (1 mg) twice daily.
Clinical observations reflect pharmacokinetic findings and indicate that children may require a higher dose in mg/kg body weight than adults, in order to obtain optimal results. This higher dosage is as well tolerated as lower doses (see also under Pharmacokinetics).
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the drug.
