Ciclesonide is a corticosteroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
Ciclesonide is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children 12 years and older.
Ciclesonide may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Dosage:

Adults:For patients currently on bronchodilator therapy alone, the recommended dosage is 80 mcg by metered dose inhaler for inhalation twice a day to a maximum of 160 mcg by metered dose inhaler twice a day.

Patients currently on inhaled corticosteroids should be started on 80 mcg by metered dose inhaler twice a day to a maximum of 320 mcg by metered dose inhaler twice a day.

Patients currently on oral corticosteroids should be started on 320 mcg by metered dose inhaler twice a day and these maximum doses should not be exceeded.

Pediatrics

12 years and older:

For patients currently on bronchodilator therapy alone, the recommended dosage is 80 mcg by metered dose inhaler for inhalation twice a day to a maximum of 160 mcg by metered dose inhaler twice a day.

Patients currently on inhaled corticosteroids should be started on 80 mcg by metered dose inhaler twice a day to a maximum of 320 mcg by metered dose inhaler twice a day.

Patients currently on oral corticosteroids should be started on 320 mcg by metered dose inhaler twice a day and these maximum doses should not be exceeded.

OverDose

An overdose of ciclesonide inhalation is not expected to produce life-threatening symptoms. However, long-term use of high steroid doses can lead to symptoms such as

• thinning skin,
• easy bruising,
• changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your face, neck, back, and waist),
• increased acne or facial hair,
• menstrual problems,
• impotence,
• loss of interest in sex.

Side Effects Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of

• an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• wheezing,
• choking,
• other breathing problems after using this medication;
• sores or white patches in your mouth or throat;
• vision problems, such as tunnel vision or blurred vision;
• worsening asthma symptoms.

Less serious side effects may include:

• unpleasant taste in your mouth;
• dry mouth, burning or irritation in your mouth;
• white patches or sores inside your mouth;
• runny or stuffy nose, sore throat;
• hoarse voice;
• mild itching or skin rash;
• joint pain,
• back pain or headache.

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