Formoterol Fumarate 6mcg + Budesonide 100mcg

Formoterol Fumarate 6mcg + Budesonide 100mcg — Uses and Benefits

This medicine is mainly used to control and prevent symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), two long-term conditions that cause breathing difficulty due to narrowed and inflamed airways.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Long-term maintenance treatment of asthma
• Long-term maintenance treatment of COPD
• Reducing frequency of breathlessness, wheezing, and chest tightness
• Preventing asthma or COPD flare-ups when used regularly

HOW IT WORKS

• Formoterol relaxes the muscles around the airways, keeping them open for longer
• Budesonide reduces swelling and inflammation inside the airways
• Together they improve airflow and reduce the frequency of symptoms

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Not for immediate relief of a sudden asthma attack or acute breathlessness
• Not a cure for asthma or COPD, only a control treatment
• Not recommended for children unless specifically advised by a doctor
• Not meant for occasional or as-needed use only

How to Use Formoterol Fumarate 6mcg + Budesonide 100mcg

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Use only by inhalation, through the inhaler device provided
• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once or twice daily
• Do not increase the dose or frequency on your own, even if symptoms persist
• Rinse your mouth with water and spit it out after each use to prevent throat irritation and oral thrush
• Shake the inhaler if instructed by the label or your pharmacist before use
• Keep using it regularly even if you feel well, as it works to prevent symptoms

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Take it as soon as you remember
• If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue as usual
• Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed one

STORAGE

• Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep away from heat sources and open flame
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not puncture, break, or throw the inhaler canister into fire
• Discard as per the labelled expiry date or dose counter

Formoterol Fumarate 6mcg + Budesonide 100mcg — Side Effects

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Throat irritation or dryness
• Hoarseness of voice
• Headache
• Mild cough
• Oral thrush (white patches in mouth)

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Muscle cramps
• Tremors or shakiness
• Fast or irregular heartbeat
• Nervousness or restlessness
• Nausea

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Sudden worsening of breathlessness or wheezing after use
• Chest pain or severe palpitations
• Signs of allergic reaction such as swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat, rash, or difficulty breathing
• Vision changes or eye pain (may indicate raised eye pressure)
• Signs of low potassium such as severe weakness or irregular heartbeat

This is not a complete list. Report any unusual or persistent symptom to your doctor or pharmacist.

Formoterol Fumarate 6mcg + Budesonide 100mcg — Safety Information and Precautions

This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription in India. Do not use it without medical supervision.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are allergic to formoterol, budesonide, or any other ingredient in the inhaler
• Are using it for sudden, acute breathing difficulty as a rescue treatment

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have heart disease, high blood pressure, or irregular heartbeat
• Have diabetes, as it may raise blood sugar levels
• Have a history of tuberculosis or other lung infections
• Have thyroid problems
• Have glaucoma or cataracts
• Are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding
• Have liver disease

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Other beta-agonist bronchodilators
• Beta-blockers used for heart conditions or blood pressure
• Diuretics (water pills), as they may worsen low potassium levels
• Medicines for irregular heart rhythm
• Certain antifungal or HIV medicines that affect steroid levels in the body
• Other steroid medicines, whether inhaled, oral, or injected

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I use this inhaler for sudden breathlessness?

No, this is a maintenance inhaler and not meant for immediate relief; keep a separate rescue inhaler as advised by your doctor.

Will I need to use this inhaler for a long time?

Yes, asthma and COPD are long-term conditions, and this medicine is usually needed for extended periods to keep symptoms controlled.

Can children use this inhaler?

• It may be used in some children only under close medical supervision and at doses decided by a specialist doctor.
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