Kelhale

Authored by

Dr Blen Tesfu

20 August 2024

What is Kelhale?

Kelhale is a prescription asthma medicine used to manage adults' mild, moderate or severe asthma. The Kelhale inhaler contains an extra fine aerosol to improve taste while relieving symptoms of breathlessness.

Description

Kelhale for Asthma & Breathing Problems

Asthma is a common lung condition that can cause a range of breathing difficulties that happen randomly or after exposure to a trigger. Triggers may include common allergies to pollen or animal dander, infections, environmental changes or from exercise.

Kelhale is a preventer inhaler that is used to manage symptoms of mild, moderate and severe forms of asthma. It is advised to take this treatment every day whether or not you are experiencing symptoms. Kelhale is not a reliever/rescue inhaler and should not be used when experiencing a sudden asthma attack of wheezing and breathlessness.

What is Kelhale and how does it work?

Kelhale contains the ingredient beclometasone dipropionate which belongs to a group of medicines known as corticosteroids. These work by reducing inflammation, swelling and irritation in the air passages to improve breathing and lessen asthma symptoms.

Is Kelhale right for me?

If you are diagnosed with asthma, COPD or other breathing condition, you may be prescribed Kelhale by a doctor or healthcare professional. However, it may not be suitable for you if you have the following:

If you are allergic to beclometasone dipropionate or any other ingredients in this medicine
If you are allergic to similar inhalers
If you are (or have) suffered from tuberculosis (TB)
If you must avoid alcohol for any reason
If you are under 18
If you are taking disulfiram or metronidazole

How to use Kelhale?

Always use Kelhale exactly as prescribed by your doctor or advised by the pharmacist. The recommended starting dose for adults is one puff (50 micrograms) twice a day to prevent asthma, however, in presence of other factors, this may be increased or decreased accordingly as per the prescriber's clinical judgement.

For adults with asthma:

To treat mild asthma - one puff (50mcg) twice a day
To treat moderate asthma - two puffs twice a day
To treat severe asthma - four puffs twice a day
The maximum dose is 16 puffs a day

Instructions:

Start to breathe as slowly as possible just before using your inhaler
Stand or sit upright when using
Remove the mouthpiece and inspect it to ensure it is clear of debris and objects
Hold the inhaler upright with your thumb on the base, breathe out
Place the mouthpiece in your mouth between your teeth and close your lips, do not bite it
Breathe in through your mouth and just after you begin your breath, press down on the top of the canister to release a puff of this medicine whilst still breathing in steadily and deeply
Hold your breath and take your inhaler from your mouth, continue holding your breath for a few seconds
Replace the cover

Do not use your inhaler more often than the doctor told you to.

Side Effects

All medications can cause potential side effects, below we have listed some potential side effects of Kelhale. However, these do not always occur and are mostly mild in nature. But if you experience any prolonged or worrying side effects of Kelhale, please discontinue the medication immediately and consult your doctor.

Common side effects include:

Sore mouth
Thrush in the mouth or throat
Pharyngitis
Change in taste
Hoarse throat

Warnings and Precautions

Kelhale may not be safe if taken with other medication or recreational drugs. Please inform the prescriber if you are taking any of the listed medications.

DO NOT use Kelhale:

If you are allergic to beclometasone dipropionate or any other ingredients in this medicine
If you are allergic to similar inhalers
If you are (or have) suffered from tuberculosis (TB)
If you must avoid alcohol for any reason
If you are under 18
If you are taking disulfiram or metronidazole

The above-listed warnings are not exhaustive, please consult a doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you have further questions on the use of this medication or potential interactions with other medicines.

Kelhale Patient Leaflet

To view the Kelhale Patient Leaflet click here.

Disclaimer

The information provided in this blog post is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Welzo does not endorse or sell the medication discussed, nor do we recommend using this information as a substitute for professional healthcare. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions regarding your health or medical treatment. Welzo assumes no responsibility for any actions taken based on the information provided in this blog.