Description
You can find the two combinations of drugs in one Inhaler in Foracort inhaler 6/200 mg. It needs to be taken to get relief from long-term symptoms of asthma and COPD. It makes your breathing easier. The medicine can prevent the problem by inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers. This substance is the leading cause of inflammation (swelling). Not only that, but the drug also relaxes the muscles in the airways.
Advantages of taking the foracort inhaler 200:
Foracort inhaler 200 mg is considered the best Treatment for Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The drug helps the airways of your lungs to stay open. Then, it also relaxes the muscles of these airways. So, breathing becomes easier by getting the air in and out of the lungs. Through this procedure, the drug can relieve the symptoms, including tightness in the chest, shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing. So your daily activities become easier.
Features of the medicine:
- Foracort inhaler 6/200 mg contains two effective medicines for controlling long-term asthma and COPD symptoms.
- It is a Long term medication, so it is ineffective for sudden symptoms. In that case, you have to use the rescue inhaler to prevent sudden symptoms.
- You must go to your doctor immediately if your breathing problem worsens or the rescue inhaler does not relieve symptoms.
- If you stop taking it suddenly, you cannot get the full benefit from the inhaler. If you feel better, you should inform your doctor. He will stop the medication gradually.
- After every use, it is important to rinse your mouth with water. It helps you to prevent infections in the mouth and throat.
- Try to carry your rescue inhaler with Foracort inhaler 6/200 mg wherever you go.
How Foracort Inhaler works
If you want to get the benefit of both Formoterol and Budesonide, then you need to take a Foracort 6/200 mg inhaler.
Formoterol works as a long-acting bronchodilator by relaxing the muscles of the airways. After using some days, the airways become widened. Budesonide is actually an effective steroid. It prevents your problem by stopping the release of certain chemical messengers that are the main responsible for inflammation (swelling) of the airways. These two medications together make your breathing easier. The dose of the inhaler is determined as per the age, body weight, and severity of the disease differs from person to person.
Dosage:
Foracort inhaler contains active ingredients, Budesonide and Formoterol Fumarate used to treat Asthma and other Allergic Conditions. your doctor will decide the dose and duration according to the age and severity of the disease differ in each person.
Adults and Children are advised to take inhaler at a fixed time every day. Do not take larger or smaller amounts than Prescribed.
How Much Of The Foracort to Be Used?
The normal dose of the medicine is one capsule at a single time as per doctor recommendation. Moreover, you have been recommended to follow their doctor’s instructions for the dosage and usage
Strength:
Containing the Budesonide and Formoterol, the inhaler is available in the various strengths, dose and substitutes.Other strenghth is also available in foracort inhaler 400.
How to take the inhaler
- Don't take the inhaler without a doctor's instructions.
- Before using, you should read the label very carefully. You can get all the directions for use on the label.
- Before taking, you have to shake the inhaler.
- While you are breathing in, you have to press down the inhaler one time. Through this procedure, the medicine is released into the mouth. After that, you have to hold your breath for 10 seconds. Repeat this process until the number of puffing as suggested by the doctor is reached.
- After ending the process, you should rinse your mouth thoroughly with enough water and spit the medicine out.
- Foracort-200 Inhaler is not suitable for everyone. Children above 12 years cannot use it as there are no safety advice and efficacy data available.
- Once daily is the normal dose of the inhaler. You should take it daily according to the doctor's instructions,
- There is not any food limitation before taking the inhaler. It can be taken in empty stomach or after meal.
Side effects:
Foracort inhaler 6/200 mg is a combination of two medicines. So it is a robust healing process. You may experience different side effects. But all side effects are not serious.
Most of the side effects do not need any medical assistance. It disappears after the medicine adjusts to your body. If you think the side effects become severe or persist in the body for a long time, you have to consult your doctor
Common side effects of Foracort
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach discomfort
- Dizziness
- Cough
- Nasopharyngitis (find inflammation in the throat and nasal passages)
- Infection in the Upper respiratory tract infection
- Sinus inflammation
- Fungal infection of or pharynx
- Tremors
- Palpitations
- Voice change
What you should inform your doctor before taking medicine:
- If you have an allergy to the active ingredient of the Foracort 200 mg inhaler.
- If you are allergic to the other substances
- If you have a recent history of heart disease such as heart failure, stroke, blood flow problems in the heart, breathing problems due to heart issues, etc
- If you have kidney problems, such as the kidney cannot function properly or urination problems due to kidney disease.
- If you have liver disease
- If you have high blood pressure and using the pill of blood sugar
- If you are pregnant, going to be pregnant, or involved in breastfeeding
- If you are going to take the treatment of other diseases, Drugs, or Therapies
- You have a recent history of Surgeries, Diseases, Pre-existing diseases.
Warning and Precaution:
Foracort need to be used very carefully in:
- Hypersensitivity
- Hypertension
- Heart Disease or Disorders
- Lung Inflammations
- Eye Disorders such as Glaucoma, Blurred Vision, etc
- Pregnancy or Breastfeeding women without consulting with the physician
Things to Remember:
- Take the medicine after meal
- Take small and frequent meals during the treatment
- Drink plenty of water.
- Wipe the mouthpiece of Rotacaps regular basis with a fiber-free tissue or cloth.
- Try to use the cap on Rotacaps after use
- ask your physician or pharmacist to clear your doubt regarding the dose, time, and strength of the Tablet
Indications:
- avoid to use Foracort until prescribed by your physician
- you should check the label before starting the treatment
What Are The Common Drug Interactions?
There are few medicines which may interact with the inhaler. You take these medicines together with inhaler, it may create adverse effects. You have to inform your doctor if you are taking other medicine, injection, Vitamins, or Herbal Supplements. It interacts with the drugs mentioned below:
- Aminophylline
- Anticholinergics Agents
- Digoxin
- Diuretics
- Antidepressants
- Theophylline
How to store the Foracort inhaler 6/200 mg?
The Foracort inhaler 6/200 mg can benefit you if you store it properly. It can stay in perfect condition for a long time if you keep the medication at room temperature. Please do not keep it in extreme moisture, extreme cold, and extreme heat. So, please keep it away from the freezer and direct sun exposure. Keeping the medicine within reach of the child and pet is important. If your child uses it mistakenly, it can be risky for their hea