Foracort Inhaler
Formoterol and budesonide inhaler for asthma and COPD. The budesonide reduces swelling while formoterol opens the airways.
- Category
- Respiratory Health
- Active ingredients
- Formoterol · Budesonide
- Route
- Inhalation use
- Form
- Inhaler
- Strengths
- 100mcg + 6mcg · 200mcg + 6mcg · 400mcg + 6mcg
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Foracort Inhaler details
- Conditions
- Asthma · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Alternative names
- formoterol, budesonide
- Therapeutic class
- Corticosteroid, Long-Acting Beta2-Adrenergic Agonist (LABA) Combination
- Pharmacological class
- Inhaled Bronchodilator and Corticosteroid
- Contraindications
- status asthmaticus; severe hypersensitivity to milk proteins
- Minor side effects
- hoarseness; throat irritation; headache
- Moderate side effects
- oral candidiasis; tachycardia; tremor
- Dosage forms
- Inhaler
- Administration route
- Inhalation use
- Manufacturer
- Cipla Ltd
- Onset Time
- 15–30 minutes
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Ketoconazole; Ritonavir; Beta Blockers
- Age restrictions
- Approved for patients six years and older.
Serious side effects
paradoxical bronchospasm, requires immediate medical attention; adrenal insufficiency, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Formoterol and budesonide inhaler for asthma and COPD. The budesonide reduces swelling while formoterol opens the airways.
Mechanism of action
Budesonide resolves chronic airway swelling while formoterol provides long-acting smooth muscle relaxation.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Benefit must exceed potential fetal risk. Breastfeeding: Consult a clinician.