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I just got new inhaler sent by chemist,brill btw!sent Qvar instead of usual Clenil.Can’t get hold of them atm,googlied it,says same thing but twice as potent as Clenil.Was having 2 puffs bid - so should I take 1 puff bid now? Anyone know if thatvwould suffice? Thanks.🤔

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speak to your chemist/pharmacist who will be able to advise you appropriately.

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I agree the pharmacy should advise. I have qvar and they say the particles in it are smaller than Clenil hence why it is more potent

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its the same thing but higher potency, my daughter had this during covid as clenil wasnt available she still took the same amount pf qcar as she would of clenil

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thanks.think I will check with chemist,don’t want to take more than I need and as only mild would like to take no meds atall!

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