Forglyn Inhaler 120Mdi

Composition of Forglyn Inhaler 120Mdi

Forglyn Inhaler 120Mdi contains Glycopyrrolate (9mcg) + Formoterol Fumarate (4.8mcg). It belongs to the Prescription-only medicine and Inhaled bronchodilator / corticosteroid class of medicines.

Uses of Forglyn Inhaler 120Mdi

• This medicine is used in the treatment of the condition your doctor has prescribed this for
• asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Key benefits

• Prescribed for your specific condition
• Acts directly in the lungs with minimal effect elsewhere
• Prevents attacks when used daily as a preventer
• Portable and fast acting

How Forglyn Inhaler 120Mdi works

This medicine combines 2 active ingredients: Glycopyrrolate and Formoterol. Glycopyrrolate acts on the condition your doctor has prescribed it for. Formoterol is breathed straight into the lungs, where it opens the airways and reduces the swelling inside them, so less of the medicine reaches the rest of the body.

How to take Forglyn Inhaler 120Mdi

Use it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist demonstrated — the technique decides how much of the dose reaches your lungs. Rinse your mouth with water and spit it out after each use. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

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

Apply it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for the next application, skip the missed one — applying extra does not make up for it.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may be harmful — seek medical advice immediately. It 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 Forglyn Inhaler 120Mdi

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

• Nausea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Stomach upset
• Throat irritation
• Hoarse voice
• Oral thrush
• Tremor
• Fast heartbeat

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 Forglyn Inhaler 120Mdi

Warnings and precautions

This is a prescription-only medicine. Take it exactly as your doctor has directed, for the period directed. Do not share it with anyone else, even if their symptoms seem the same. Tell your doctor about every other medicine, supplement and herbal product you take. Report any unexpected or severe symptom to your doctor rather than stopping on your own. Know which of your inhalers is the reliever and which is the preventer. A preventer must be used every day even when you feel well; a reliever is for symptoms. Seek emergency care if your reliever is not working, if you cannot speak a full sentence, or if you are using the reliever far more often than usual. Rinse your mouth with water and spit it out after every steroid inhaler dose to prevent thrush and hoarseness. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to watch your technique — poor technique is the commonest reason an inhaler seems not to work. Use a spacer if one has been advised, particularly for children.

Do not take Forglyn if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Your doctor will confirm this medicine is suitable for you. Not for anyone with a known allergy to the propellant used in the inhaler.

Interactions with other medicines

Give your doctor and pharmacist a full list of everything you take. Beta blockers, including eye drops for glaucoma, can tighten the airways and reduce the effect of your reliever.

How to store Forglyn Inhaler 120Mdi

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight and heat. Do not puncture or burn the canister, even when empty. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Forglyn Inhaler 120Mdi

Take it at the same time each day and complete the course. Keep your follow-up appointments and any monitoring blood tests. Keep a spare reliever and check the counter so you are not caught with an empty one. Follow your written asthma action plan if you have one. Do not stop a preventer because you feel better — that is the medicine working.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

GERMAN REMEDIES

Therapeutic class:

Prescription medicine and Anti-asthmatic

Drug class:

Prescription-only medicine and Inhaled bronchodilator / corticosteroid