Table 1

Dose equivalency table: children. Comparing NICE, GINA and BTS/SIGN

GuidelineDose/dayDrug and daily dosage
Beclometasone
(HFA) (µg)
Fluticasone FP
(HFA) (µg)
NICELow50–100100–200
Children < 16 yearsModerate>100–200>200–500
High>200>500
GINALow50–100100–200
Children 6-11 yearsModerate>100–200>200–500
High>200>500
BTS/SIGNVery low10050
Children <12 yearsLow200100
Medium400250
  • BTS, British Thoracic Society; GINA, Global Initiative for Asthma; HFA, hydrofluoroalkane; NICE, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence; SIGN, Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network.