Becloforte (previously known as Beclometasone or Beclomethasone) was used to treat Asthma. Inhaling the medicine allows it to act directly in the lungs where it is needed most. It also reduces the potential for side effects occurring in other parts of the body, as the medicine gets absorbed into the blood through the lungs.

See how  effectively an inhaler works compared to a pill or an IV.

Beclometasone taken by inhaler is known as a preventer. This is because it is taken regularly to reduce the inflammation in the lungs and prevent asthma attacks. Symptoms usually start to get better between three to seven days after starting it. However, it is important to continue using this medicine regularly; even after your asthma symptoms have improved, in order to prevent them from recurring.

According to a study, data gathered from inhaler prescriptions and retail cost of inhalers suggest that $25 billion are spent on inhalers annually. Using published data on rates of incorrect inhaler use, authors estimated that $ 10 billion a year are wasted due to poor technique.

Hence there may be a possibility that people using a Becloforte inhaler are also facing problems of not getting correct and effective dose. One of the main reasons may be lack of proper inhaler technique education provided by the care givers or pharmacists.

Becloforte inhaler is a MDI type inhaler and requires correct hand breath co-ordination to take an effective and complete dose. Getting the technique right is the key to ensure right amount of dose reaches the lungs and in a long run saves cost on prescription inhalers.

Although it was discontinued since 2007, it’s been in use as the generic medicine.