Clenil Inhaler 50mcg

What is a Clenil Inhaler?

Clenil inhalers are a preventer inhaler for asthma more known as the 'brown' inhaler. It contains the active ingredient Beclometasone which is a corticosteroid. They do not provide instant relief of asthma attacks and instead need to be used everyday to help prevent the occurrence of asthma attacks long term prevention.
You cannot buy Clenil modulite inhalers over the counter in the uk, but you can use our private prescription service, just fill in our free online consultation form which will then be reviewed by our prescriber. If deemed suitable for you a prescription will be generated and your inhaler will be posted to you.

How to buy Clenil inhalers online

You can use our online prescription service to buy Clenil inhalers online in the UK. We are a regulated GPhC registered pharmacy based in the UK that offers free and next day delivery. Any website that claims to sell Clenil inhalers without a prescription is operating illegally and you could be purchasing counterfeit / fake medicine.
Upon completion of your order, our independent prescriber will then review your online assessment. If your assessment is approved, our pharmacy team will then receive a prescription and dispense your order, which will be dispatched the same day using your chosen delivery method.

How Clenil works

Clenil contains the active ingredient Beclometasone which is a corticosteroid. It works by reducing inflammation in the airways making it easier to pass air through the lungs. They do not provide short term relief and need to be consistently to work to keep inflammation in the airways down. Short term relief is instead provided by a reliever inhaler such as Salamol which reduce inflammation in the airways.

How to use a Clenil inhaler

Clenil is usually ONE or TWO puffs to be inhaled up to four times a day when required. This is either before you do something that causes an attack such as exercise or exposure to an allergen, or when you are having an asthma attack.
You need to make sure you know how to correctly use your inhaler to get the most out of it, it can take a few tries but with practise it will get easier. If you haven't used your inhaler for 5 days it will need to be 'primed', take the cap off, shake the inhaler and spray a few puffs into the air, repeat this four times. Take the following steps to correctly use your inhaler:

1. Remove the cap on the mouthpiece
2. Check inside the mouthpiece and make sure it is clear
3. Shake the inhaler well
4. Sit or stand up straight and tilt your chin up
5. Breathe out until your lungs feel empty
6. Place the mouthpiece in your mouth and form a tight seal, do not bite down on the mouthpiece
7. Steadily breathe in through your mouth. At the same time press down on the top of the canister to release a puff of medicine and keep breathing in steadily and deeply until your lungs feel full.
8. Remove the inhaler from your mouth and hold your breath for up to 10 seconds or for as long as feels comfortable
9. If you need to take another puff, wait 30 seconds and repeat the steps
10. After use always replace the cap on your mouthpiece
11. It is a good idea to rinse your mouth out or brush your teeth after using a steroid inhaler to prevent oral thrush

There is also a video you can watch here on correct inhaler technique.

Common Clenil inhaler technique mistakes

1. Forgetting to prime their inhaler if needed
2. Not checking the mouthpiece for objects
3. Forgetting to shake the inhaler before use
4. Not breathing out before using it
5. Not aiming the inhaler towards the throat
6. Not forming a tight seal around the mouthpiece
7. Breathing in too early or too late
8. Using two puffs right after one another
9. Breathing out too quickly after taking a puff

Spacers

Spacers are tubes that contain a slot for the inhaler on one end and a mouthpiece or mask at the other end. They can make it easier for some people to take their medicine as the medicine builds up in the chamber of the spacer and you can easily breathe it in without needing to get the timing and speed of your breathing right.

Clenil vs Salbutamol inhalers

You need to use your Clenil inhaler every day even if you are not having an asthamtic attack as this will prevent you having an attack. Salamol does not contain a steroid and is be used only when you are having an asthamtic attack not everyday. If you find you need to use your Salamol inhaler more than 3 times per week, you should book a asthma review with your doctors surgery as you may need to step up your asthamtic prevention treatment.

Clenil side effects

As with any medication you take, there is a possibility of side effects occurring, with inhaled corticosteroids very little enters the blood, so you should not experience many side effects. The most common side effects of Clenil include:

1. Oral thrush
2. Redness and soreness in your mouth
3. Dry or sore throat
4. Hoarse voice

To help prevent side effects rinse your mouth out after using your inhaler. If you would like to see a full list of side effect please refer to the SPC below or look in the patient information leaflet.

Who cannot use Clenil

When inhaled Beclometasone is well tolerated and suitable for most children and adults. However it may not be suitable if you:

1. Have previously had an allergic reacion to beclometasone
2. Have previously had TB (tuberculosis)
3. Currently treating a viral or fungal infection

Clenil and pregnancy

Yes you can use your Clenil inhaler as normal while pregnant and it is important to keep your asthma controlled, as uncontrolled asthma could lead to complications with your baby.

Clenil and breastfeeding

Yes you can use your Clenil inhaler as normal while breastfeeding.

More Clenil & Asthma information

If you would like more information on Clenil modulite you can find the SPC here.

If you would like more information about Asthma click here.