Formoprl F 125 Inhaler

Composition of Formoprl F 125 Inhaler

Formoprl F 125 Inhaler contains Fluticasone (125mcg) + Formoterol Fumarate (6mcg). It belongs to the Inhaled bronchodilator / corticosteroid class of medicines.

Uses of Formoprl F 125 Inhaler

Formoprl-F 125 Inhaler is used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Key benefits

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

How Formoprl F 125 Inhaler works

Formoprl-F 125 Inhaler is a combination of two medicines: Formoterol and Fluticasone Propionate. Formoterol is a long-acting bronchodilator which works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. Fluticasone Propionate is a steroid. It works by stopping the release of certain chemical messengers that cause inflammation (swelling) of the airways. Together, they make breathing easier.

How to take Formoprl F 125 Inhaler

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 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 Formoprl F 125 Inhaler

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

• Throat irritation
• Hoarse voice
• Oral thrush
• Tremor
• Fast heartbeat
• Headache

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 Formoprl F 125 Inhaler

Warnings and precautions

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 Formoprl F 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 Formoprl F 125 Inhaler

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 Formoprl F 125 Inhaler

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li>Formoprl-F 125 Inhaler is a combination of two medicines that opens the airways and makes it easier to breathe.</li> <li>This medicine is for inhalation only. The tablet should not be swallowed.</li> <li>It should be taken at the same time each day.</li> <li>It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing. </li> <li>Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.</li> <li>Gargle with warm water after each inhalation to avoid any fungal infections in your mouth and throat.</li> <li>Take the first dose of this medicine under medical supervision as it may cause wheezing or tightening of the airways (bronchospasm) immediately after using.</li> <li>Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood potassium level as low oxygen level in the blood (hypoxia) and medicines such as Formoprl-F 125 Inhaler can lower blood potassium level.</li> <li>Only miniscule amounts of Formoprl-F 125 Inhaler may get absorbed into the bloodstream after inhalation. Hence, serious side effects are unlikely.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

PRISTINE PEARL PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Anti-asthmatic

Drug class:

Inhaled bronchodilator / corticosteroid