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Flunisolide, a corticosteroid, is used to prevent inflammation, wheezing, shortness of breath, or troubled breathing caused by asthma or other lung diseases. It will not relieve an asthma attack that has already started.

The dose of these medicines will be different for different patients. Always follow the doctor's orders or the directions on the label. Contact your doctor our pharmacist with specific questions related to medication dosage. In order for this medicine to help prevent asthma attacks, it must be used every day in regularly spaced doses, as ordered by your doctor.

Adult: Typical adult dosing is 2 inhalations twice daily morning and evening. The maximum daily dose should not exceed 4 inhalations.

Children: Typical dosing for children 6-15 years of age is 2 inhalations twice daily.

Shake the inhaler well before using. For best results, metered-dose inhalers should be used with holding chambers. To view instructions for using a metered-dose inhaler, please click on the following link:
http://msrcnet.com/Resources/Pt_Ed/InhalerUse.asp

Always rinse your mouth after taking flunisolide (Aerobid). Use this medicine as directed by your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without first checking with your doctor.

Side effects from flunisolide are not common. Contact your doctor if any of the following symptoms are severe:

• dry, or irritated throat and mouth
• cough
• difficult or painful speech
• difficulty sleeping
• loss of appetite

If you experience any of the following symptoms, contact your doctor immediately:

• skin rash
• increased difficulty breathing
• white spots or sores in your mouth
• swollen face, lower legs, ankles
• vision problems
• muscle weakness

Your doctor should check your progress at regular visits. Do not stop taking this medicine without first checking with your doctor. Check with your doctor if your condition reappears or worsens after the dose has been reduced or treatment with this medicine has stopped. Contact your doctor if you are exposed to chickenpox or measles.

Keep out of the reach of children. Store this medication away from heat and direct light. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down. For optimal results, the canister should be at room temperature before use. Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.