Clenil Modulite

What is Clenil Modulite?

Clenil Modulite is an inhaler treatment that is used to prevent mild, moderate and severe asthma and COPD. It can also be prescribed ‘off-label’ to help clear mouth ulcers.

The inhaler contains beclomethasone dipropionate, a corticosteroid. Corticosteroid inhalers work by reducing swelling in your airways, and are used daily to relieve symptoms like coughing, wheezing, and a tight chest. Unlike other corticosteroid inhalers, Clenil Modulite can also reduce swelling and irritation in the mouth, allowing your mouth ulcers to heal faster.

How does Clenil Modulite treat mouth ulcers?

Corticosteroid inhalers, often called ‘steroid inhalers’, are primarily used to treat lung-relation conditions like COPD and asthma. They’re usually taken daily to prevent symptoms, as opposed to reliever inhalers which provide quick relief from bouts of wheezing or breathlessness
If you have mouth ulcers that aren’t clearing up on their own or responding well to regular treatments, a clinician might suggest using Clenil Modulite. You spray the inhaler directly onto your mouth ulcers to reduce inflammation and soreness.

Using Clenil Modulite to manage mouth ulcers is considered an ‘off-label’ treatment, which means the medication is being prescribed outside of its usual license.^[1] Don’t worry though, it’s a safe and common practice among clinicians if they think using a treatment this way will be beneficial for you.

Which doses of Clenil Modulite are there?

The inhalers come in four strengths: 50mcg, 100mcg, 200mcg, and 250mcg.

Because Clenil Modulite is normally used for treating asthma and COPD, the amount you need can work differently for managing mouth ulcers. A clinician might suggest starting on the 50mcg strength inhaler first to see if that improves your symptoms.

The recommended dose is to spray 50-100 mcg (one puff) directly onto your ulcers, twice a day.^[2]

Changing doses is easy, so if you feel like you need to, you can change inhalers. If your mouth ulcers don’t respond well to the first dose you’re prescribed, a clinician might ask you a few questions about what you think could be causing them.

How to use your Clenil Modulite

For treating mouth ulcers, you’ll use Clenil Modulite differently than you would for managing asthma.

To use the inhaler:

1. Remove the cap from the mouthpiece.
2. Aim the mouthpiece of the inhaler towards your mouth ulcer
3. Release one spray onto your mouth ulcer.
4. Replace the cap to keep the inhaler clean.

Repeat these steps each time you use your inhaler. The usual dose is one spray, twice each day.

How long does Clenil Modulite take to improve mouth ulcers?

There’s no guarantee of how quickly your mouth ulcers will improve while using the inhaler. Mouth ulcers affect people differently, so there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to managing them.

If you don’t start to see an improvement in your symptoms after a week of using your inhaler, let a clinician know. They might suggest you try a different strength of Clenil Modulite, use more puffs each day, or recommend a different treatment altogether.

What should I do if I make a mistake while using Clenil Modulite?

You might not feel the effects of your inhaler right away. In the way preventer inhalers improve lung inflammation over time, you might need to use Clenil Modulite consistently for it to work effectively.

Using your inhaler more often than you should won’t improve your symptoms faster, and might cause side effects. If you forget your usual dose, don’t double the amount you use. Instead, just skip the missed dose and carry on with your usual routine.

If you think you’ve used your inhaler too many times, seek urgent medical attention.