Micronised beclomethasone dipropionate monohydrate compositions and methods of use
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1. A pharmaceutical dry powder composition comprising micronised beclomethasone dipropionate monohydrate in association with at least one pharmaceutically acceptable dry powder carrier or excipient.
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Beclomethasone dipropionate in the form of its micronised monohydrate substantially free from water other than water of crystallisation. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the compound are also described. The compositions may be in the form of powder inhalation cartridges especially suitable for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of asthma.
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- 1. A pharmaceutical dry powder composition comprising micronised beclomethasone dipropionate monohydrate in association with at least one pharmaceutically acceptable dry powder carrier or excipient.
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9. A method of treating bronchial conditions in a subject which comprises administering to said subject by inhalation techniques an effective amount of micronised beclomethasone dipropionate monohydrate in a pharmaceutical dry powder composition.
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