Formoflo Forte Transcaps

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Lupin Ltd
Active Ingredient	Formoterol (12mcg) + Fluticasone Propionate (500mcg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	RESPIRATORY
User Rating	4.5
User Reviews	748

FAQ

Formoflo Forte Transcaps Reviews

Formoflo Forte Transcaps is used in the treatment of asthma (wheezing and shortness of breath) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which the flow of air to the lungs is blocked). It relaxes the muscles of the air passages and making it easier to breathe.

Your doctor will tell you how often you need to use your inhaler. It’s important that you take the lowest dose needed to effectively control your asthma. 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 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, headache, hoarseness of voice, sore throat, cough, musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, and increased heart rate. If you get there, don’t 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 which 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 Formoflo Forte Transcaps Works

Formoflo Forte Transcaps is a combination of two medicines: Formoterol and Fluticasone Propionate. Formoterol is a long-acting bronchodilator which works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. Fluticasone Propionate is a steroid. It works by stopping the release of certain chemical messengers that cause inflammation (swelling) of the airways. Together, they make breathing easier.

How to Use Formoflo Forte Transcaps

Trancaps must not be swallowed. Check the label for directions before use. Place the capsule at the base of transhaler, not in the mouthpiece. Twist the mouthpiece completely until your hear a click and breathe in deeply through the mouthpiece. Hold your breath for up to 10 seconds. If some powder remains in the transhaler repeat the process.

Benefits of Formoflo Forte Transcaps

In Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): Formoflo Forte Transcaps helps the lungs’ airways to stay open. It relaxes the muscles of these airways, making it easier for the air to get in and out. It relieves COPD symptoms, such as tightness in chest, shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing, and helps you carry out 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 the doctor advises you.

Uses of Formoflo Forte Transcaps

Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Formoflo Forte Transcaps Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Formoflo Forte Transcaps is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Formoflo Forte Transcaps may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Formoflo Forte Transcaps.

Quick Tips

Gargle with warm water after each inhalation to avoid any fungal infections in your mouth and throat.
Take the first dose of this medicine under medical supervision as it may cause wheezing or tightening of the airways (bronchospasm) immediately after using.
This medicine is for inhalation only. The tablet should not be swallowed.
It should be taken at the same time each day.
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.
Formoflo Forte Transcaps is a combination of two medicines that opens the airways and makes it easier to breathe.
Only miniscule amounts of Formoflo Forte Transcaps may get absorbed into the bloodstream after inhalation. Hence, serious side effects are unlikely.
Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood potassium level as low oxygen level in the blood (hypoxia) and medicines such as Formoflo Forte Transcaps can lower blood potassium level.