Foracort 6/100mcg Inhaler 120mdI

Foracort 6/100mcg Inhaler combines Budesonide (6mcg), a steroid, and Formoterol (100mcg), a long-acting beta-agonist (LABA), to provide effective management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This combination helps in reducing inflammation in the airways and relaxing the muscles around the airways, making it easier to breathe. The inhaler is used for long-term control of asthma symptoms and prevention of bronchospasm.

Key Benefits:

• Reduces inflammation in the airways, making breathing easier
• Opens up the airways and prevents bronchospasm, helping with shortness of breath
• Provides long-acting relief for asthma and COPD symptoms
• Prevents asthma attacks and helps improve lung function
• Convenient and easy-to-use metered-dose inhaler (MDI) with 120 doses per canister

How It Works:

• Budesonide is a corticosteroid that works by reducing inflammation in the airways, helping to prevent asthma attacks and reduce symptoms like wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath.
• Formoterol is a long-acting beta-agonist that works by relaxing the smooth muscles around the airways, allowing for easier airflow and preventing the tightening of the airways.

Together, these two active ingredients provide comprehensive control of asthma and COPD symptoms, improving lung function and quality of life.

How to Use Foracort 6/100mcg Inhaler:

1. Shake the inhaler well before use.
2. Remove the mouthpiece cap and ensure the inhaler is clean.
3. Exhale fully (without inhaling into the inhaler), then place the mouthpiece into your mouth and breathe in deeply while pressing the inhaler to release the medication.
4. Hold your breath for 10 seconds to allow the medication to reach your lungs.
5. Repeat the inhalation if prescribed (usually 1 or 2 puffs as directed by your doctor).
6. After use, replace the cap and store the inhaler in a cool, dry place.

Possible Side Effects:

• Common: Hoarseness, sore throat, dry mouth, cough, headache, and tremors
• Less Common: Nausea, dizziness, increased heart rate (tachycardia), muscle cramps
• Serious (Seek Medical Attention): Allergic reactions (rash, swelling, difficulty breathing), worsening breathing problems, chest pain, or irregular heartbeat

Most side effects are mild and subside over time. However, if any severe symptoms occur, stop using the inhaler and seek immediate medical help.

Precautions & Warnings:

• Not for immediate relief of acute asthma attacks or sudden breathing problems. Always carry a short-acting bronchodilator (e.g., salbutamol) for emergencies.
• Rinse your mouth after using the inhaler to reduce the risk of oral thrush (fungal infection).
• Use with caution if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or a history of seizures.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should use this medication only if prescribed by a doctor.
• Do not exceed the prescribed dose, as overuse of beta-agonists like Formoterol can lead to serious side effects, including heart problems.