Fomtide 200 Inhaler (120 MDI)

Composition of Fomtide 200 Inhaler (120 MDI)

Fomtide 200 Inhaler (120 MDI) contains Formoterol (6mcg) + Budesonide (200mcg). It belongs to the Long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA) class of medicines.

Uses of Fomtide 200 Inhaler (120 MDI)

Maintenance treatment of bronchial asthma and COPD to prevent wheezing and breathlessness; not for immediate relief of acute bronchospasm

Key benefits

• Helps prevent wheezing
• Improves breathing in COPD
• Long-lasting bronchodilation
• Reduces night-time symptoms
• Improves exercise tolerance

How Fomtide 200 Inhaler (120 MDI) works

Formoterol is a long-acting beta-2 agonist (LABA) that relaxes bronchial smooth muscle. It widens airways for up to 12 hours, improving airflow and reducing symptoms.

How to take Fomtide 200 Inhaler (120 MDI)

Use exactly as prescribed. Inhale the recommended number of puffs using correct MDI technique; rinse mouth if advised. Not a rescue inhaler—keep a reliever (e.g., salbutamol) for sudden symptoms.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of FOMtide 200 Inhaler, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause a racing heart, marked tremor, headache and a fall in blood potassium. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Fomtide 200 Inhaler (120 MDI)

Most side effects of Fomtide are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Tremor
• palpitations
• headache
• nervousness
• throat irritation
• muscle cramps
• nausea

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Fomtide 200 Inhaler (120 MDI)

Warnings and precautions

Do not use alone as monotherapy in asthma without an inhaled corticosteroid. Not for acute attacks. Use caution in heart disease, arrhythmias, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, and hypokalemia. Seek help for worsening breathlessness or increased reliever use.

Do not take Fomtide if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for anyone with a known allergy to the propellant used in the inhaler.

Interactions with other medicines

Beta-blockers (may reduce effect), other sympathomimetics, diuretics/corticosteroids (increase hypokalemia risk), MAO inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants, QT-prolonging drugs

How to store Fomtide 200 Inhaler (120 MDI)

Store below 25°C away from heat and direct sunlight; do not puncture or expose canister to high temperatures. Keep inhaler dry and capped.

Expert advice for Fomtide 200 Inhaler (120 MDI)

It contains two medicines in one inhaler for control of long term asthma and COPD symptoms. It does not relieve sudden symptoms. Always use a rescue inhaler to treat sudden symptoms. Tell your doctor immediately if your breathing problem worsens, or if rescue inhaler does not relieve symptoms. Do not discontinue unless advised by your doctor. Rinse your mouth with water after each use to prevent infections in the mouth and throat. Carry your rescue inhaler wherever you go.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Therapeutic class:

Bronchodilator

Drug class:

Long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA)