What is Kelhale®?
You have been prescribed this medicine to help prevent the symptoms of asthma. This website will give you information about Kelhale and how to use your inhaler.
Kelhale is used to prevent symptoms of mild, moderate or severe asthma in adults over 18 years of age. It is not licensed for use in those under 18 years of age.
How to use your Kelhale inhaler
How to store Kelhale®
Do not store Kelhale in temperatures above
25°C. Kelhale can be used at temperatures as low as
-10°C. Avoid storage in direct sunlight or heat. Protect from frost.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on
the label and carton after EXP.
The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Kelhale® Dose indicator
- On the back of your Kelhale inhaler is a dose indicator to help you keep track of the amount of medicine left in the canister.
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A new inhaler contains 200 doses. As you use the inhaler, the number on the back will reduce from 200 to 0. Every dose you take counts, but the indicator changes only every 20 doses.200
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You should request a replacement inhaler when you get to 40 doses remaining.40
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When the dose indicator displays 0, stop using the inhaler. This is because the canister may no longer deliver a full dose.0
What is the Active
Ingredient in Kelhale®?
Kelhale is available in two strengths:
50mcg
50 micrograms of beclometasone dipropionate per actuation pressurised inhalation solution
100mcg
100 micrograms of beclometasone dipropionate per actuation pressurised inhalation solution
