Foracort Inhaler (Budesonide and Formoterol)

Foracort Inhaler (Budesonide and Formoterol) use

Foracort Inhaler (Budesonide and Formoterol) is a combination medication for treating obstructive airways disease, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This combination therapy is used for long-term management of asthma, where symptoms are not adequately controlled using a single “preventer” medication but have improved when both medications in this combination have been used together. Foracort Inhaler 200/6 is intended to be used even when there are no symptoms, as part of long-term maintenance therapy, with additional use of a fast-acting reliever medication, as needed. It can also be used as a “reliever” medication, but not for asthma attack. Foracort Inhaler 200/6 is also used to treat symptoms of severe COPD where exacerbation of symptoms has not improved with a single medication.

Foracort Inhaler (Budesonide and Formoterol) work

Foracort Inhaler (Budesonide and Formoterol) contains a combination of two medications that work by different mechanisms of action to control reversible obstructive airways disease in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Budesonide is a corticosteroid and anti-inflammatory medication that blocks Inflammation, one of the underlying causes of asthma, by inhibiting the production of inflammatory chemicals released in the airways in response to asthma trigger, such as an allergens or irritants in the air. This reduces inflammation and swelling of the airways, as well as excess mucus production, which can cause blockage of the airways. Formoterol is a rapid-onset and long-acting selective beta-agonist and bronchodilator that relaxes the muscles of the small airways of the lungs (bronchioles) to widen the airways. This reduces bronchospasm (constriction or the airways) relieving symptoms of asthma such as tightness of the chest, wheezing and shortness of breath and provides relief for up to 12 hours. The combination of medications in Foracort Inhaler 200/6 has an additive effect as they work together to provide better control of asthma to protect against symptoms, prevent exacerbations of asthma or COPD and improve lung function. Because Formoterol provides rapid relief for bronchoconstiction, the combination doses provided in Foracort Inhaler 200/6 can be used as both a “preventer” medication for maintenance treatment and as a “reliever” treatment as needed in response to symptoms.

 Substitutes Available 

No substitutes available 

 Side Effects 

1. Cough 
2. Headache
3. Back pain
4. Dry mouth 

 Safety 

1. Pregnancy - Consult your doctor 
2. Alcohol - Interaction not known
3. Breastfeeding - Not recommended 
4. Allergy - Contraindicated if allergic to Budesonide and Formoterol or any other ingredient