Dose comparisons of inhaled corticosteroids in order of increasing lipophilicity
| Drug | Low daily dose (µg)* | Medium daily dose (µg)† | High daily dose (µg)† |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budesonide | 200 | 200–400 | >400 |
| Beclometasone dipropionate | 100 | 200–400‡ | >400 |
| Fluticasone§ | 100 | 100–200 | >200 |
| Mometasone furoate¶ | 200 | 200–400 | >400 |
| Ciclesonide¶ | 80 | 80–160 | >160 |
↵* Low daily doses recommended by GINA as those doses not associated with clinically adverse effects in trial evidence.
↵† Consensus doses for older children or adults.
↵‡ Note differing potency of non-CFC propellant formulations QVAR and Clenil Modulite.
↵§ Fluticasone is not licensed in children <4 years.
↵¶ Mometasone furoate and ciclesonide are not currently licensed for children <12 years in the UK.