Flovent Dosage (Cont.)

 
Flovent Dosing for Adults and Adolescents
For asthma treatment in adults and adolescents at least 12 years old, the recommended Flovent dosage varies, depending upon what type of asthma medications were previously taken.
 
For people taking bronchodilators alone, such as albuterol (Proair HFA®, Proventil®, Proventil HFA®, Ventolin HFA®), or salmeterol (Serevent®), the starting dose is two inhalations of Flovent HFA 44 mcg twice daily. The maximum dose in these situations is Flovent HFA 220 mcg twice daily.
 
For people who are taking an inhaled steroid (with or without a bronchodilator), the starting dose is two inhalations of Flovent HFA 44 mcg or 110 mcg twice daily. The maximum dose is two inhalations of Flovent HFA 220 mcg twice daily.
 
For people taking an oral steroid (with or without a bronchodilator), the starting dose is two inhalations of Flovent HFA 220 mcg twice daily, and the maximum dose is four inhalations of Flovent HFA 220 mcg twice daily. After you have been taking Flovent for a week, your healthcare provider should attempt to slowly decrease the dose of your oral steroid.
 

General Flovent Dosage Information

Following are some considerations for people taking Flovent:
 
  • Flovent comes in a metered-dose inhaler (called an "MDI").
     
  • Flovent is taken twice a day every day. It is used to prevent asthma attacks, not to treat them.
     
  • You should "test spray" a Flovent inhaler before your first use of it, or if you have not used it for a long period of time. To test spray the inhaler, spray it into the air by pressing on the top of the canister.
     
  • Shake your Flovent asthma inhaler gently before each use.
     
  • Wait at least one minute in between inhalations.
     
  • It is important to learn exactly how to use your Flovent inhaler. It may be difficult at first and may require practice.
     
  • The spray should be inhaled into the lungs, not sprayed onto the back of the throat and swallowed. To accomplish this, you will need to breathe in while spraying the inhaler.
     
  • Most people put the mouthpiece of the inhaler directly into their mouths. However, many healthcare professionals now recommend placing the inhaler an inch or two away from the mouth. Talk with your healthcare provider about the best way for you to use the inhaler.
     
  • Each inhaler contains 120 sprays. The inhaler has a built-in dose counter that keeps track of how many inhalations have been dispensed. It starts at "120" and counts down to "000," at which point it should no longer be used.
     
  • If you are unsure about anything related to your dosage or Flovent dosing in general, please talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;