Beclomethasone Dipropionate and Ecotrin

• Generic Name: beclomethasone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Qvar, Qvar Redihaler, Beclovent, Vanceril, Vanceril DS, Qvar with Dose Counter

Used for the long-term prevention of bronchospasm in patients with asthma.

Should not be used in the treatment of nonasthmatic bronchitis.

Efficacy in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (e.g., bronchitis) who are stabilized with oral corticosteroids or whose disease is corticosteroid responsive remains to be fully evaluated.

Has been used as an oral solution or rectal suspension (these dosage forms not commercially available in the US) in the management of inflammatory diseases of the GI tract (e.g., inflammatory bowel disease, eosinophilic gastroenteritis). However, the role of beclomethasone dipropionate in the management of inflammatory conditions of the GI tract remains to be established.

• Generic Name: aspirin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Arthritis Pain, Aspir 81, Aspir-Low, Bayer Childrens Aspirin, Durlaza, Ecotrin, Ecpirin, Fasprin, Halfprin, Miniprin, Aspiritab, Bayer, Bayer Low Strength, Bayer Children's, St. Joseph 81 mg Adult

Ecotrin is a salicylate (sa-LIS-il-ate). It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation.

Ecotrin is used to treat pain, and reduce fever or inflammation. This medicine is sometimes used to treat or prevent heart attacks, strokes, and chest pain (angina). This medicine should be used for cardiovascular conditions only under the supervision of a doctor.

Ecotrin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.