- What is it for
- How to use
- 1. Syrup
- 2. Pressurized solution for inhalation
- Who should not use
- Possible side effects
Berotec is a medication that has fenoterol in its composition, which is indicated for the treatment of symptoms of acute asthma attacks or other diseases in which reversible airway constriction occurs, such as in cases of chronic obstructive bronchitis.
This medicine is available in syrup or aerosol, and can be purchased in pharmacies for a price of about 6 to 21 reais, upon presentation of a prescription.
What is it for
Broncotec is a bronchodilator that can be used to treat symptoms of acute asthma and other situations in which reversible airway constriction occurs, such as chronic obstructive bronchitis with or without pulmonary emphysema.
How to use
The dosage of the drug depends on the dosage form:
1. Syrup
The recommended doses of the syrup are:
Adult syrup:
- Adults: ½ to 1 measuring cup (5 to 10 ml), 3 times a day; Children 6 to 12 years old: ½ measuring cup (5 ml), 3 times a day.
Pediatric syrup:
- Children aged 6 to 12: 1 measuring cup (10 ml), 3 times a day; Children aged 1 to 6 years: ½ to 1 measuring cup (5 to 10 ml), 3 times a day; Children under 1 year: ½ measuring cup (5 ml), 2 to 3 times a day.
2. Pressurized solution for inhalation
For episodes of acute asthma and other conditions with reversible airway constriction, the recommended dose is an inhalation of 1 dose (100 mcg) orally, for immediate relief of symptoms. If the person does not improve after about 5 minutes, he can inhale another dose up to a maximum of 8 doses per day.
If there is no relief of symptoms after 2 doses, talk to the doctor.
For the prevention of exercise-induced asthma, the recommended dosage is 1 to 2 doses (100 to 200 mcg) orally, before exercise, up to a maximum of 8 doses per day.
Who should not use
Broncotec is contraindicated for people who are hypersensitive to any of the components present in the formula, with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy or tachyarrhythmia.
In addition, this medicine should also not be used by pregnant women or women who are breastfeeding.
Possible side effects
Some of the most common side effects that can occur are tremors and a cough.
Less frequently, hypokalemia, agitation, arrhythmia, paradoxical bronchospasm, nausea, vomiting and itching may occur.
