- 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: Sep 17, 2025
Foracort 200 Inhaler
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Product Overview
FORACORT 200MCG INHALER contains Budesonide and Formoterol, which belong to the group of medicines called Inhaled corticosteroids, long-acting beta-adrenergic agonists. FORACORT 200MCG 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.
Asthma is a respiratory disease in which airways gets narrower, swell, and produce extra mucus. COPD is a chronic inflammatory disease of lung that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. Symptoms of these diseases includes difficulty to breath, coughing, wheezing, sputum production etc.
Uses
It is used in adults and children above 6 years for the regular treatment of:
- Asthma
- Moderate to severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Side Effect
- Muscle pain and cramps
- Difficulty to sleep
- Palpitations
- Increased heartrate
- Increased levels of blood sugar
- Decrease in plasma levels of potassium
- Rhinitis
- Cough
- Ear infection
- Nausea, vomiting
- Headache
- Backpain
- Nasopharyngitis
- Sinusitis
- Upper respiratory tract infections (sneezing, cold, nasal stiffness etc)
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Loose stools
- Throat irritation
- Hoarseness of voice
- Stomach pain
- Candidiasis (fungal infection)
- Viral infections
- Bleeding from nose
- Gastroenteritis (inflammation of stomach and intestine)
- Rashes
- Conjunctivitis
How to use
Use FORACORT 200MCG INHALER exactly as advised by your doctor. It is for inhalational use only. Check the label carefully for directions before use. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and severity of condition.
How It works
FORACORT 200MCG INHALER contains Budesonide and Formoterol. Budesonide helps to decrease inflammation in the lungs whereas formoterol acts as a bronchodilator that helps the muscles around the airways in the lungs to relax. Together they help to ease breathing problems as well as prevent symptoms such as wheezing, cough, chest tightness, and shortness of breath due to asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases.
Safety Advice for Foracort 200 Inhaler
PREGNANCY
FORACORT 200MCG INHALER is generally not recommended for use during pregnancy or for those who are planning pregnancy due to a lack of safety data. Inform your doctor if you get pregnant in between the course of treatment with FORACORT 200MCG INHALER before discontinuing the medicine.
BREASTFEEDING
FORACORT 200MCG INHALER is not recommended to use in breastfeeding mothers unless the expected benefit to the mother is greater than any possible risk to the child. Consult your doctor before using FORACORT 200MCG INHALER.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
FORACORT 200MCG INHALER has no or negligible effect on your efficiency to drive and operate machines. Consult your doctor before using FORACORT 200MCG INHALER.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to prevent getting a fungal infection (thrush) in the mouth and throat while using FORACORT 200MCG INHALER?
Use FORACORT 200MCG INHALER only when advised by your doctor. Do not self-medicate. Rinse your mouth with water and spit the water out after each dose of FORACORT 200MCG INHALER. Do not swallow the water. Gargle regularly and maintain good oral hygiene.