Foracort 6mcg/400mcg Inhaler
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Cipla Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Formoterol (6mcg) + Budesonide (400mcg) |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
User Rating | 4.7 |
User Reviews | 326 |
FAQ
Foracort 6mcg/400mcg Inhaler 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 symptoms may get worse. This medicine should not be used to relieve sudden shortness of breath. If sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your rescue inhaler. 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 include headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, and respiratory tract infection. If you get there, don’t stop taking it but do talk to your doctor. You can 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.
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. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
How Foracort 6mcg/400mcg Inhaler Works
How to Use Foracort 6mcg/400mcg Inhaler
Benefits of Foracort 6mcg/400mcg Inhaler
- In Treatment and prevention of Asthma: Foracort 6mcg/400mcg 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.
- In Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): Foracort 6mcg/400mcg 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.
Uses of Foracort 6mcg/400mcg Inhaler
- Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Treatment and prevention of Asthma
Foracort 6mcg/400mcg Inhaler Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- It contains two medicines in one inhaler for control of long term asthma and COPD symptoms.
- It does not relieve sudden symptoms. Always use a rescue inhaler to treat sudden symptoms.
- Rinse your mouth with water after each use to prevent infections in the mouth and throat.
- Carry your rescue inhaler wherever you go.
- Do not discontinue unless advised by your doctor.
- Tell your doctor immediately if your breathing problem worsens, or if rescue inhaler does not relieve symptoms.
References
- Budesonide + Formoterol fumarate dihydrate. Capability Green: AstraZeneca UK Limited,; 15 May 2001 [revised 6 Dec. 2018].
- Budesonide/formoterol fumarate dihydrate. AstraZeneca; 2018.
- Budesonide + Formoterol fumarate dihydrate. Capability Green: AstraZeneca UK Limited; 20 Mar. 2003 [revised 6 Dec. 2018].