- Overview
- Uses
- Benefits
- Side Effect
- How to use
- How It works
- What if you forget to take?
- Safety Advice
- FAQ
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Last Updated On: Nov 18, 2024
FORACORT-100 INHALER
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Product Overview
Composition: Formoterol (6mcg) + Budesonide (100mcg)
FORACORT 100MCG INHALER contains Budesonide and Formoterol, which belong to the group of medicines called Inhaled corticosteroids, long-acting beta-adrenergic agonists. FORACORT 100MCG INHALER is used in adults and children above 6 years for the regular treatment of asthma and moderate to severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) with frequent symptoms and a history of recurrent exacerbations.
Your doctor will regularly monitor the growth pattern of your child using FORACORT 100MCG INHALER. Before using this medicine, your doctor might advise you to perform certain respiratory tests to assess the severity of respiratory disorder and flow in the lungs.
Uses
Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Asthma
Side Effect
Common side effects:
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach discomfort
- Dizziness
- Cough
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Sinus inflammation
- Fungal infection of oropharynx
- Tremors
- Palpitations
- Voice change
How to use
Check the label for directions before use. Shake the inhaler. While you are breathing in from mouth, press down on the inhaler one time to release the medication and hold your breath for 10 seconds. Repeat until you have inhaled the number of puffs as suggested by the doctor.Afterwards, rinse your mouth thoroughly with water and spit it out.
How It works
Foracort 100 Inhaler is a combination of two medicines: Formoterol and Budesonide. Formoterol is a long-acting bronchodilator which works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. Budesonide 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.
What if you forget to take?
If you miss a dose of Foracort 100 Inhaler, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Safety Advice for FORACORT-100 INHALER
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Foracort 100 Inhaler.
Pregnancy
Foracort 100 Inhaler is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breastfeeding
Foracort 100 Inhaler is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
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