Respules Bronchial asthma Adult Initially 1-2 mg bd. Maintenance: 0.5-1 mg bd.
Childn Initially 0.5-1 mg bd. Maintenance: 0.25-0.5 mg bd.
Acute laryngotracheobronchitis (croup) Infant & childn 2 mg as single dose or 2 1-mg dose separated by 30 min, every 12 hr up to 36 hr or until clinical improvement.
COPD exacerbations 4-8 mg daily in 2-4 divided doses. Max: Not >10 days.
Turbuhaler Adult 200-800 mcg daily in 2-4 divided doses.
Severe cases Up to 1,600 mcg.
Childn ≥7 yr 100-800 mcg daily in 2-4 divided doses,
5-7 yr 100-400 mcg daily in 2-4 divided doses.