Foracort 100 Inhaler

Composition of Foracort 100 Inhaler

Foracort 100 Inhaler contains Formoterol (6mcg) + Budesonide (100mcg). It belongs to the Inhaled bronchodilator / corticosteroid class of medicines.

Uses of Foracort 100 Inhaler

• improves breathing
• reduces inflammation
• suitable for adults and children

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) FORAcort 100 Inhaler helps the airways in your lungs stay open. It relaxes the muscles of these airways. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest
• shortness of breath
• wheezing and coughing and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor. In Treatment and prevention of Asthma FORAcort 100 Inhaler can help prevent the onset of an asthma attack if it is taken before exercise or exposure to some “triggers”. These may include house dust
• pollen
• pets and cigarette smoke. This medicine will allow you to exercise more freely without worrying about getting symptoms such as wheezing
• coughing and shortness of breath. It allows you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms. Show More

How Foracort 100 Inhaler works

Inhaled corticosteroid that reduces airway inflammation.

How to take Foracort 100 Inhaler

Shake well before use, inhale the medication as directed by your doctor, rinse mouth after each use

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 FORAcort 100 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 Foracort 100 Inhaler

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

• Hoarseness
• oral thrush.

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 Foracort 100 Inhaler

Warnings and precautions

Rinse mouth after use; not for sudden attacks.

Do not take Foracort 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, including eye drops for glaucoma, can tighten the airways and reduce the effect of your reliever.

How to store Foracort 100 Inhaler

Store dry with cap on.

Expert advice for Foracort 100 Inhaler

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:

CIPLA LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

Inhaled Corticosteroid + Long-Acting Beta2 Agonist (Ics+Laba)

Drug class:

Inhaled bronchodilator / corticosteroid