Formoprl-F 100 Dpi Caps


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Pristine Pearl Pharma Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient Formoterol (6mcg) + Fluticasone Propionate (100mcg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassRESPIRATORY
User Rating4.3
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FAQ

Formoprl-F 100 Dpi Caps Reviews

Formoprl-F 100 Dpi Caps 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 Formoprl-F 100 Dpi Caps Works

Formoprl-F 100 Dpi Caps 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 Formoprl-F 100 Dpi Caps

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.

Benefits of Formoprl-F 100 Dpi Caps

  • In Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): Formoprl-F 100 Dpi Caps 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 Formoprl-F 100 Dpi Caps

  • Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Formoprl-F 100 Dpi Caps Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Alcohol  UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Formoprl-F 100 Dpi Caps.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Formoprl-F 100 Dpi Caps 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
Formoprl-F 100 Dpi Caps 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.

Quick Tips

  • This medicine is for inhalation only. The tablet should not be swallowed.
  • 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 Formoprl-F 100 Dpi Caps can lower blood potassium level.
  • 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. 
  • Take the first dose of this medicine under medical supervision as it may cause wheezing or tightening of the airways (bronchospasm) immediately after using.
  • It should be taken at the same time each day.
  • Only miniscule amounts of Formoprl-F 100 Dpi Caps may get absorbed into the bloodstream after inhalation. Hence, serious side effects are unlikely.
  • Formoprl-F 100 Dpi Caps is a combination of two medicines that opens the airways and makes it easier to breathe.
  • Gargle with warm water after each inhalation to avoid any fungal infections in your mouth and throat.

References

  1. Fluticasone propionate [Prescribing Information]. Durham, NC: GlaxoSmithKline; 2023.
  2. Fluticasone propionate/formoterol fumarate dihydrate. Cambridge, UK: Bard Pharmaceuticals Limited; 2018.

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