Formicort-ST Capsule
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Menrik Biomerge Pvt Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Salmeterol (50mcg) + Fluticasone Propionate (250mcg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
User Rating | 4.2 |
User Reviews | 574 |
FAQ
Formicort-ST Capsule Reviews
Your doctor will tell you how often you need to use your inhaler. The effect of this medicine may be noticeable after a few days but will only reach its maximum after a few weeks. This medicine must be used regularly to be effective, so go on taking it even if you don't have any symptoms. That means it’s doing its job. If you stop taking it your asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) may get worse. It should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (reliever). To get the benefit from this medicine you need to make sure you get your inhaler technique right, otherwise, it does not work as well.
The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, respiratory tract infection, fungal infections in the mouth, headache, hoarseness of voice, sore throat, cough, musculoskeletal (bone, muscle, or joint) pain, and increased heart rate. If you get there, do not stop taking it but do talk to your doctor. You can help prevent some of these symptoms by rinsing your mouth and throat with water or brushing your teeth after using your inhaler. There are other, rarer side effects that can be serious. Talk to your doctor if you're worried about them. In general, you should be trying to avoid situations that make your asthma worse (your triggers) and try not to smoke.
Ask your doctor whether it’s safe to take this medicine if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
How Formicort-ST Capsule Works
How to Use Formicort-ST Capsule
Benefits of Formicort-ST Capsule
- In Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): Formicort-ST helps the airways in your lungs stay open. It relaxes the muscles of these airways. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor.
- In Treatment of Asthma: Formicort-ST can help prevent the onset of an asthma attack if it is taken before exercise or exposure to some “triggers”. These may include house dust, pollen, pets and cigarette smoke. This medicine will allow you to exercise more freely without worrying about getting symptoms such as wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath. It allows you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.
Uses of Formicort-ST Capsule
- Treatment of Asthma
- Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Formicort-ST Capsule Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood potassium level as low oxygen level in the blood (hypoxia) and medicines such as Formicort-ST can lower blood potassium level.
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
- Gargle with warm water after each inhalation to avoid any fungal infections in your mouth and throat.
- This medicine is for inhalation only. The tablet should not be swallowed.
- It should be taken at the same time each day.
- Take the first dose of this medicine under medical supervision as it may cause wheezing or tightening of the airways (bronchospasm) immediately after using.
- Only miniscule amounts of Formicort-ST may get absorbed into the bloodstream after inhalation. Hence, serious side effects are unlikely.
- It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
References
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- Mayo Clinic. Fluticasone And Salmeterol (Inhalation Route).
- Fluticasone propionate and salmeterol [Prescribing Information]. Parsippany, NJ: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.; 2022.
- Fluticasone propionate/formoterol fumarate dihydrate. Cambridge, UK: Bard Pharmaceuticals Limited; 2018.