Foracort 400 Inhaler

Uses
Foracort 400 Inhaler (Budesonide/Formoterol) works by opening up the airways and reducing inflammation. It is indicated for the prevention of bronchospasms due to asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This medicine combines 2 different ingredients, both of which act in different ways to help protect against asthma. Budesonide is a corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory properties and glucocorticoid action. It is known to work by acting on a wide range of different cell types and mediators of inflammation (such as histamine and leukotrienes), many of which are known to contribute to inflammation.

This helps to decrease and prevent inflammation in the respiratory tract. Formoterol is a quick acting beta 2 agonist (also called bronchodilator). It targets the beta 2 receptors in the bronchial smooth muscle, and stimulates them. As a result of this, the airways are able to widen, and this helps ease breathing difficulties due to asthma or COPD, which generally occur due to the airways becoming narrow. Although this medicine can act quickly to ease breathing, it is not effective for acute asthma attacks and is only used for prevention.

Dosage and Administration
Foracort 400 Inhaler (Budesonide/Formoterol) contains enough medicine to provide 120 measured doses. In all cases, the dosage will be adjusted according to the needs of each individual patient. Therefore, you will be required to follow the instructions of your doctor. Generally, this inhaler is used on a regular basis, for maintenance treatment. Your doctor may direct you to administer 1 inhalation 2 times per day. The maximum dosage that doctors prescribe is 2 inhalations 2 times per day. Never take more than the dosage recommended, and ensure that you fully comply with all directions provided by your doctor.

Side effects
Patients using Foracort 400 Inhaler (Budesonide/Formoterol) should be aware of the fact that some side effects are possible, including:

• Nausea
• Sneezing
• Headache
• Hoarse voice
• Soreness in the throat or sinuses

Make sure that you tell the doctor about all side effects that occur. If you suffer from visual disturbances, asthma which worsens, breathing difficulties after use of the medicine, symptoms of an infection, severe fatigue or any other serious side effects that have not been mentioned here, see your doctor immediately.

Precautions
This inhaler should not be administered as a treatment for an acute asthma attack which has already commenced. Your doctor may tell you to use a different inhaler which contains a rapid acting medicine for this purpose.

This medicine is for use via inhalation only. When all of the medicine contained in the inhaler has been used, you must dispose of it safely.

Seek immediate emergency medical attention if you suffer an allergic reaction. Symptoms to watch for, which may be indicative of a reaction, include skin rashes, hives, swelling of the face or limbs, trouble breathing, and trouble swallowing.

Always use Foracort 400 Inhaler (Budesonide/Formoterol) as you have been prescribed by your doctor. Never self-medicate or change your dosage without first consulting your doctor. The correct dosage can vary depending on your health, medical history, and the severity of the condition being treated.

This medication may not be safe for all patients. Before you begin using it always disclose the following to your doctor:

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• If you suffer from any allergies.
• If you suffer from any other health conditions or illnesses.
• If you are using any other medicine (including all non-prescription).
• If you are using any supplements, vitamins, or herbal products of any kind.