Foracort 200mcg Multihaler
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30md Metered Dose Inhaler in Box
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Description
Foracort Metered-Dose Inhaler is a combination medicine used for the treatment and management of respiratory conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It contains fo
rmoterol and budesonide as active ingredients. Formoterol is a long-acting bronchodilator, while budesonide is an inhaled steroid that works by relaxing the airway muscles and reducing inflammation, thereby easing breathing. This medicine is employed when asthma cannot be adequately controlled by other short-acting medications and inhaled steroids. You should not increase the dose or discontinue the treatment on your own, even if you feel better, as this may reduce the treatment's effectiveness or lead to side effects. Inform your doctor if you are already taking any other medications for any other condition. Rinse your mouth 15 minutes after using this inhaler to maintain oral hygiene and prevent oral infections.
Product Summary
| Offer Price | ₹157.75 |
| You Save | ₹52.58 (25% on MRP) |
| Contains | Formoterol Fumarate(6.0 Mcg)+Budesonide(200.0 Mcg) |
| Uses | Asthma, COPD |
| Side effects | Headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting |
| Therapy | ANTI-ASTHMATIC |
Uses
Foracort Metered-Dose Inhaler is used for the treatment of asthma when the condition is not adequately controlled by other medicines.
It is also used as a maintenance medicine in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)....
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to budesonide, formoterol, or any components of Foracort Metered-Dose Inhaler.
- If you are suffering from acute breathlessness as seen in a severe attack of asthma or COPD or cases of a collapsed airway.
Side effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach discomfort
- Body pain
- Sore throat
- Hoarseness of voice
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I use Foracort Metered-Dose Inhaler during pregnancy?
A:
- There is limited information about the effects of the Foracort Metered-Dose Inhaler on human pregnancy. Your doctor will prescribe you this medicine after assessing the need and if the benefits to the mother overweigh the risk to the foetus. Your doctor may prescribe you the lowest effective dose of the medicine to control asthma....
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or planning a pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I use Foracort Metered-Dose Inhaler while breastfeeding?
A:
Component of the Foracort Metered-Dose Inhaler passes into the breastmilk. This medicine should only be used if prescribed by the doctor after assessing the need and if benefits to the mother are greater than the risk to the child. Inform your doctor if you are a nursing mother.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have used Foracort Metered-Dose Inhaler?
A:
Foracort Metered-Dose Inhaler may make you dizzy, avoid driving if you do not feel well or are unable to be alert.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Foracort Metered-Dose Inhaler?
A:
It is recommended to avoid consuming alcohol while on treatment with this medicine, as it may worsen your condition.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have severe liver problems.
- You have diabetes or a lung infection.
- You have problems with your heart like high blood pressure, heart failure, etc.
- Your asthma condition is suddenly worsening.
- You have an overactive thyroid gland.
- You have a low blood potassium level.
- You feel that the treatment is ineffective.
- You are on any medicines that suppress immunity; there is an increased chance of developing infections. Necessary vaccinations and care should be taken to avoid this.
- Orally inhaled steroidal medicines may cause growth retardation in children. Hence, growth monitoring is recommended.
- Keep taking this medicine as prescribed, even if your symptoms go away. Your doctor will reduce your dose when required.
- Abruptly stopping the medicine can be dangerous and should be strictly avoided.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
- Budesonide is a corticosteroid medicine, which on inhalation reduces inflammation in the airways in a dose-dependent manner, thus reduces the chances of worsening asthma.
- Formoterol acts on the muscles in the airway tract. In the presence of inflammation (like in asthma), these muscles lead to constriction of the airway and causing breathlessness.
- Formoterol relaxes these muscles, facilitating the opening of the airway and thus relieving breathlessness.
Directions for Use
- Learn the proper technique of using this inhaler from your doctor, if possible use it in front of them for the first time so that they may check.
- The medicine is packed in the inhaler and you need to puff it through your mouth deep into your airways.
- There is a counter which subtracts 1 after each puff so that you may keep a track of your remaining dose. Never use your inhaler once the counter shows 000, it's time to dispose of and start with a new inhaler....
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Concomitant use of Foracort Metered-Dose Inhaler along with medicines such as Ketoconazole (anti-fungal medicine), Ritonavir (used in HIV infection) and Clarithromycin (antibiotic) should be avoided as it may alter the effects of this medicine....
- Effects of this medicine can be weakened by some medicines used to control blood pressure or treat heart-related illnesses like Propranolol, Atenolol and others belonging to the same class.
- Concomitant treatment with Quinidine, Disopyramide, Procainamide, Phenothiazines, Antihistamines (like Terfenadine), medicines used in psychiatric illness like Isocarboxazid, Doxepin can lead to increased chances of developing disorders related to the heart rhythm....
- You may be at an increased risk of experiencing cardiac side effects when taking L-Dopa (used in Parkinson’s diseases), L-thyroxine (thyroid hormone) along with this medicine.
- Medicines like Procarbazine (anti-cancer) can lead to a rise in blood pressure if used simultaneously with this medicine. It is important to inform your anaesthetist about your asthma medications to avoiding interactions of this medicine with some anaesthetic agents (like Diazepam, Amobarbital)....
- Low potassium levels caused due to this medicine may lead to increased chances of heart disorders if you are taking Digitalis (used for heart failure). Also, water-pills except the potassium-sparing ones lead to lowering of potassium in body and caution is advised if you are taking these along with this medicine....
Storage and disposal
Store below 30°C in a cool and dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture, and heat. Keep it away from children and pets. Discard any unused medicine properly, do not flush in the toilet or throw it into the drain....
Dosage
Overdose
The symptoms of overdose are headache, nausea, vomiting, palpitations, increased heartbeats, increased blood glucose, low potassium levels, and change in the heart's rhythm. Consult your doctor if you experience any symptoms or think may have taken too much of this medicine....
Missed a Dose
If you miss any dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one....
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Alok Nachane
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is Foracort Metered-Dose Inhaler a steroid?
A: Foracort Metered-Dose Inhaler contains two medicines - Formoterol and Budesonide as active ingredients. Formoterol is a bronchodilator that dilates the airway, while budesonide is a steroid.
Q: Is Foracort Metered-Dose Inhaler safe during pregnancy?
A: There is limited information about the safety of Foracort Metered-Dose Inhaler during pregnancy. However, your doctor may give you this medicine only if it is needed and the advantage over-weighs the risk. You should always consult a doctor before taking any medication during pregnancy.
Q: Is Foracort Metered-Dose Inhaler a reliever or controller?
A: It can be used both as a controller as well as a reliever medication.
Q: Can I smoke if I have been prescribed Foracort Metered-Dose Inhaler?
A: No, you should not smoke while taking any medicine for a respiratory condition. Smoking irritates the lungs, leading to harmful effects. In the case of asthma, the patients might experience serious difficulty in breathing. Consult your doctor if it is hard for you to avoid smoking.
Q: When should I take Foracort Metered-Dose Inhaler inhaler?
A: You can use it as per the need in response to symptoms, as told by the doctor. Also, you should use Foracort Metered-Dose Inhaler inhaler regularly for it to work, as a regular maintenance treatment.
Q: Can I stop taking Foracort Metered-Dose Inhaler when my symptoms are relieved?
A: No, you should not stop taking Foracort Metered-Dose Inhaler unless advised by your doctor. Sudden stopping of Foracort Metered-Dose Inhaler may worsen your condition and lead to serious complications. Take your medicine as advised by your doctor.
Q: Will Foracort Metered-Dose Inhaler be more effective if taken in more than recommended dose?
A: Taking more than the recommended dose of Foracort Metered-Dose Inhaler will not be more effective. It will increase the side effects rather than provide additional therapeutic benefits. If you think your condition is not improving even after taking this medicine, consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
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