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April 8, 2022 – ArmonAir® Digihaler® (fluticasone propionate) has received an expanded indication to provide maintenance treatment (as prophylactic therapy) for asthma in patients who are at least four years old.

  • First approved in 2020, ArmonAir Digihaler was initially indicated for patients at least 12 years old. The active pharmaceutical ingredient, fluticasone propionate, has been FDA approved since 1994.
  • The FDA also approved a new ArmonAir Digihaler 30mcg dosage strength for the younger pediatric population. Recommended dosing under the expanded indication is determined by the patient’s age and severity of disease:
    • Patients 12 years and older: One 55mcg, 113mcg, or 232mcg dose taken twice daily by oral inhalation.
    • Patients 4-11 years old: One 30mcg or 55mcg dose taken twice daily by oral inhalation.