This medicine 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.
How to use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
Interactions / Warnings
Cardiovascular: Use with caution in patients with hypertension, Endocrine and Metabolic: Growth velocity reduction may occur in pediatric patients, dose adjustment and monitoring recommended when using nasal and oral inhalation. Gastrointestinal: Use with caution in patients with peptic ulcer, Hepatic: Increased risk of hypercorticism in severe hepatic impairment, Immunologic: Immunosuppression may result in more susceptibility to serious infections and potentially fatal communicable diseases such as chickenpox and measles; avoid exposure, Infection: Untreated infections such as systemic bacterial, fungal, viral, or parasitic infections or ocular herpes simplex may worsen so use with caution or avoid use, Infection: Candida albicans infection of the mouth and pharynx may occur with oral inhalation and in the nose and pharynx with nasal administration. Musculoskeletal: Use with caution in patients with osteoporosis. Tuberculosis: Use with caution.
Prescription
Item requires a valid prescription
Side Effects
Nausea Vomiting Respiratory tract infection Hoarseness of voice Fungal infections in the mouth Cough Headache Sore throat Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain Increased heart rate
