Flovent Rotadisk (Fluticasone Propionate Inhalation) - Indications and Dosage

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

FLOVENT ROTADISK is indicated for the maintenance treatment of asthma as prophylactic therapy in patients 4 years of age and older. It is also indicated for patients requiring oral corticosteroid therapy for asthma. Many of these patients may be able to reduce or eliminate their requirement for oral corticosteroids over time.

FLOVENT ROTADISK is NOT indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

FLOVENT ROTADISK should be administered by the orally inhaled route in patients 4 years of age and older. Individual patients will experience a variable time to onset and degree of symptom relief. Generally, FLOVENT ROTADISK has a relatively rapid onset of action for an inhaled corticosteroid. Improvement in asthma control following inhaled administration of fluticasone propionate can occur within 24 hours of beginning treatment, although maximum benefit may not be achieved for 1 to 2 weeks or longer after starting treatment.

After asthma stability has been achieved (see Table 2), it is always desirable to titrate to the lowest effective dosage to reduce the possibility of side effects. Dosages as low as 50 mcg twice daily have been shown to be effective in some patients. For patients who do not respond adequately to the starting dosage after 2 weeks of therapy, higher dosages may provide additional asthma control. The safety and efficacy of FLOVENT ROTADISK when administered in excess of recommended dosages have not been established.

Rinsing the mouth after inhalation is advised.

The recommended starting dosage and the highest recommended dosage of FLOVENT ROTADISK, based on prior anti-asthma therapy, are listed in Table 2.

Geriatric Use: In studies where geriatric patients (65 years of age or older, see PRECAUTIONS) have been treated with FLOVENT ROTADISK, efficacy and safety did not differ from that in younger patients. Consequently, no dosage adjustment is recommended.

Directions for Use: Illustrated Patient's Instructions for Use accompany each package of FLOVENT ROTADISK.

HOW SUPPLIED

FLOVENT ROTADISK 50 mcg is a circular double-foil pack containing 4 blisters of the drug. Fifteen (15) ROTADISKS are packaged in a white polypropylene tube, and the tube is packaged in a plastic-coated, moisture-protective foil pouch. A carton contains the foil pouch of 15 ROTADISKS and 1 dark orange and peach DISKHALER inhalation device (NDC 0173-0511-00).

FLOVENT ROTADISK 100 mcg is a circular double-foil pack containing 4 blisters of the drug. Fifteen (15) ROTADISKS are packaged in a white polypropylene tube, and the tube is packaged in a plastic-coated, moisture-protective foil pouch. A carton contains the foil pouch of 15 ROTADISKS and 1 dark orange and peach DISKHALER inhalation device (NDC 0173-0509-00).

FLOVENT ROTADISK 250 mcg is a circular double-foil pack containing 4 blisters of the drug. Fifteen (15) ROTADISKS are packaged in a white polypropylene tube, and the tube is packaged in a plastic-coated, moisture-protective foil pouch. A carton contains the foil pouch of 15 ROTADISKS and 1 dark orange and peach DISKHALER inhalation device (NDC 0173-0504-00).

Store at controlled room temperature (see USP), 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) in a dry place. Keep out of reach of children. Do not puncture any fluticasone propionate ROTADISK blister until taking a dose using the DISKHALER.

Use the ROTADISK blisters within 2 months after opening of the moisture-protective foil overwrap or before the expiration date, whichever comes first. Place the sticker provided with the product on the tube and enter the date the foil overwrap is opened and the 2-month use date.

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