Foracort 1 Respules

Composition

Budesonide (1mg/2ml) + Formoterol Fumarate (20mcg/2ml)

Uses of Foracort 1 Respules

Maintenance treatment of asthma and COPD requiring inhaled corticosteroid with long-acting bronchodilator; helps prevent wheezing, breathlessness and chest tightness.

• •Reduces airway inflammation
• •Improves breathing and airflow
• •Prevents asthma/COPD symptoms and exacerbations
• •Decreases wheezing and chest tightness
• •Provides long-lasting bronchodilation

How it works

Budesonide is an inhaled corticosteroid that reduces airway inflammation and swelling, decreasing mucus and hyperreactivity. Formoterol is a long-acting beta2-agonist that relaxes bronchial smooth muscle to keep airways open and improve breathing.

Directions for use

For nebulisation only. Use the respule contents in a nebulizer as prescribed by the doctor, usually 1–2 times daily. Do not swallow or inject. Use regularly at the same time; rinse mouth/throat after nebulisation to reduce oral thrush. Not for acute sudden breathing attacks—use a rescue bronchodilator as advised.

Side effects

Common side effects of Foracort 1 Respules may include:

• •Throat irritation
• •hoarseness
• •cough
• •headache