Manufacturer: Cipla Ltd
Salt Composition : Formoterol(6mcg), Budesonide(200mcg)
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 are nausea, vomiting, respiratory tract infection, hoarseness of voice, fungal infections in the mouth, cough, headache, sore throat, 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 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.
Foracort Inhaler 200 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.
Formoterol works locally in the lungs as a bronchodilator, relaxing smooth muscle and opening up the airways. It possesses both a rapid onset of action (approximately 2-3 minutes) 8 and a long duration of action (up to 12 hours).Budesonide is a locally-acting glucocorticosteroid with an extensive, primarily hepatic, metabolism after oral administration. It is rapidly absorbed and biotransformed by cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A to metabolites with negligible glucocorticoid activity.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Foracort
Cough
Headache
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
Upper respiratory tract infection
Sinus inflammation
Stomach discomfort
Fungal infection of oropharynx
Tremors
Palpitations
Voice change
Acute infections uncontrolled by antimicrobial chemotherapy
Allergic
Hypersensitivity
Hypersensitivity to this drug
Lactation
Pregnancy
Treatment of asthma without concomitant use of a long-term asthma control medication, such as an inhaled corticosteroid
Foracort Inhaler 200 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.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Foracort Inhaler 200.
Foracort Inhaler 200 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Formoterol+Budesonide is used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. 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.
Acetaminophen
Albuterol
Arformoterol
Ascorbic acid
Aspirin
Beta-blockers
Budesonide
Cetirizine
Cholecalciferol
Cholestyramine
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.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Foracort Inhaler 200, 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.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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.
Tell your doctor immediately if your breathing problem worsens, or if rescue inhaler does not relieve symptoms.
Do not discontinue unless advised by your doctor.
Rinse your mouth with water after each use to prevent infections in the mouth and throat.
Carry your rescue inhaler wherever you go.
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.
Q. What is Foracort Inhaler 200 prescribed for?
Foracort Inhaler 200 is prescribed to treat Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Asthma. The symptoms may include wheezing, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties.
Q. Can I stop taking Foracort Inhaler 200 when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Foracort Inhaler 200. If you stop taking Foracort Inhaler 200, your symptoms may come back and may lead to serious complications. Take your medicine as advised by your doctor.
Q. Will Foracort Inhaler 200 be more effective if taken in more than recommended dose?
No, taking more of this medicine will not make it more effective, rather it can lead to increased side effects. If the symptoms are not getting relieved by the recommended doses, please consult the doctor for re-evaluation.
Q. What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Foracort Inhaler 200?
Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Q. When can I drink water after taking Foracort Inhaler 200?
There are no restrictions on drinking water after taking Foracort Inhaler 200. However, it is better to rinse your mouth before drinking water to avoid ingestion of this medicine.
