Medicine Overview of Reversair 4mg Tablet
Reversair 4 is a prescription medicine used for asthma prevention and for the treatment of allergy symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose. It reduces inflammation in the airways and make breathing easier.
Reversair 4 can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It is advised to have it 2 hours before exercise if you have exercise-induced asthma. It should be taken as your doctor’s advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. It does not cure sudden breathing problems, so always carry a medicated inhaler with you.
It is generally safe medicine with few common side effects include nausea, vomiting, headache, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Generally, you should avoid alcohol while taking this medicine.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have ever had severe liver problems. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. You must inform your doctor about pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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- Asthma prevention
- Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Diarrhea
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You have been prescribed Reversair 4 for asthma prevention and for the treatment of allergy symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose.
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It is a relatively safe medicine with very few side effects.
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Take Reversair 4 2 hours before exercising if you have exercise-induced asthma.
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It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
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Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
Oral
Chronic asthma
Adult: As film-coated tab: 10 mg once daily in the evening.
Allergic rhinitis
Adult: 10 mg once daily.
Prophylaxis of exercise-induced asthma
Adult: 10 mg at least 2 hr prior to exercise; do not take additional doses w/in 24 hr.
Elderly: No dosage adjustment needed.
Hepatic impairment: Mild to moderate: No dosage adjustment needed.
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Asthma
Prophylaxis and maintenance treatment in patients aged >12 months
<12 months: Safety and efficacy not established
12-24 months: 4 mg (granules) PO once daily in evening
2-6 years: 4 mg (chewable tablet or granules) PO once daily in evening
6-15 years: 5 mg (chewable tablet) PO once daily in evening
>15 years: 10 mg (conventional tablet) PO once daily in evening
Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm
Prophylaxis
6-15 years: 5 mg (chewable tablet) PO 2 hours before exercise; do not take additional dose within 24 hours
>15 years: 10 mg PO 2 hours before exercise; do not take additional dose within 24 hours
If taking drug for another indication, do not take additional dose to prevent EIB
Perennial Allergic Rhinitis
<6 months: Safety and efficacy not established
6-24 months: 4 mg (granules) PO once daily
2-6 years: 4 mg (chewable tablet or granules) PO once daily
6-15 years: 5 mg (chewable tablet) PO once daily
>15 years: 10 mg (conventional tablet) PO once daily
Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
<2 years: Safety and efficacy not established
2-6 years: 5 mg (chewable tablet) or 4 mg (granules) PO once daily
6-15 years: 5 mg (chewable tablet) PO once daily
>15 years: 10 mg (conventional tablet) PO once daily
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Not for the relief of acute bronchospasm. Not to be used as monotherapy for the prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm. Patients in whom asthma is precipitated by aspirin or other NSAIDs should continue to avoid aspirin and NSAIDs. Do not abruptly substitute for oral or inhaled corticosteroids. Be alert for any signs of Churg-Strauss syndrome. Pregnancy and lactation. Children <6 mth.
Lactation: Unknown whether agent is excreted in breast milk, use with caution
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>10%
Headache (18.4%; similar to placebo)
1-10%
>2%
Abdominal pain,Eczema,Influenza,Laryngitis,Pharyngitis,Viral infection,Wheezing,Dental pain,Dizziness,Dyspepsia, Dental pain (2%),Dizziness (2%),Dyspepsia (2%)Elevated liver function tests (2%),Fever (2%),Gastroenteritis (2%),Nasal congestion (2%),Otitis (2%),Rash (2%),Urticaria (2%),
>1%
Bronchitis,Cough,Sinusitis,Upper respiratory tract infection
<1%
Allergic granulomatous angiitis (Churg-Strauss syndrome; rare),Cholestatic hepatitis (rare),Aggressive behavior, altered behavior, suicidal thoughts
Potentially Fatal: Anaphylaxis, Churg-Strauss syndrome.
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