ASMANEX TWISTHALER
ICS DPI
Mometasone furoate · Organon
Active Medication & Mechanism
- Mometasone furoate ICS110 mcg or 220 mcg per actuation (delivers 100 mcg or 200 mcg from mouthpiece)
Synthetic corticosteroid with potent anti-inflammatory properties. Reduces airway inflammation.
FDA-Approved Dosing — Strength × Indication
Strength Regimen Asthma
220 mcg
Varies by indication — see columns
FDA Approved
Adults (previously on bronchodilators alone or ICS) 1 inhalation once daily in the evening or 1 inhalation twice daily → 220–440 mcg Recommended starting dose: 220 mcg once daily in the evening. Highest recommended dose 440 mcg/day, given as 220 mcg twice daily or 440 mcg once daily in the evening.
Adults (previously on oral corticosteroids) 2 inhalations twice daily → 880 mcg Maximum recommended dose. For patients previously on oral corticosteroids.
All regimens shown apply to adults (≥18 years) unless otherwise noted · verify against current labelling
220 mcg
Asthma FDA Approved
Adults (previously on bronchodilators alone or ICS) 1 inhalation once daily in the evening or 1 inhalation twice daily → 220–440 mcg Recommended starting dose: 220 mcg once daily in the evening. Highest recommended dose 440 mcg/day, given as 220 mcg twice daily or 440 mcg once daily in the evening.
Adults (previously on oral corticosteroids) 2 inhalations twice daily → 880 mcg Maximum recommended dose. For patients previously on oral corticosteroids.
All regimens shown apply to adults (≥18 years) unless otherwise noted · verify against current labelling
Not a rescue inhaler. Not for acute use. Use a SABA.
Related Inhalers
Same active ingredients (Mometasone)