FORACORT 100MCG INHALER contains Budesonide and Formoterol, which belong to the group of medicines called Inhaled corticosteroids, long-acting beta-adrenergic agonists. FORACORT 100MCG INHALER is used in adults and children above 6 years for the regular management of asthma and

moderate to severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) with frequent symptoms and a history of recurrent exacerbations.

Asthma is a respiratory disease in which airways gets narrower, swell, and produce extra mucus. COPD is a chronic inflammatory disease of lung that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. Symptoms of these diseases includes difficulty to breath, coughing, wheezing, sputum production etc.

Your doctor will regularly monitor the growth pattern of your child using FORACORT 100MCG INHALER. Before using this medicine, your doctor might advise you to perform certain respiratory tests to assess the severity of respiratory disorder and flow in the lungs.

FORACORT 100MCG INHALER is not recommended to use if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. FORACORT 100MCG INHALER is generally not recommended to use during pregnancy or breast feeding unless it is clearly necessary. Before using FORACORT 100MCG INHALER, inform your doctor if you have heart problems, increased blood pressure, fits, diabetes, thyroid problems, liver problems, osteoporosis (bone disease), immune system diseases, eye problems such as glaucoma (increased pressure inside eyes), cataracts (cloudy lens) and viral, bacterial, fungal, parasitic infections, exposed to measles or chicken pox, etc.

FORACORT 100MCG INHALER is not recommended for use by children below 6 years of age. Most common side effects of using FORACORT 100MCG INHALER in adults includes muscle pain, difficulty to sleep, palpitations, increased heartrate, increased levels of blood sugar, decreased levels of potassium etc. Consult your doctor if any of your symptoms get worse or persist.

USES OF FORACORT 100MCG INHALER

It is used in adults and children above 6 years for the regular management of:

Asthma

Moderate to severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

HOW FORACORT 100MCG INHALER WORKS

FORACORT 100MCG INHALER contains Budesonide and Formoterol. Budesonide helps to decrease inflammation in the lungs whereas formoterol acts as a bronchodilator that helps the muscles around the airways in the lungs to relax. Together they help to ease breathing problems as well as manage symptoms such as wheezing, cough, chest tightness, and shortness of breath due to asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Use FORACORT 100MCG INHALER exactly as advised by your doctor. It is for inhalational use only. Check the label carefully for directions before use. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and severity of condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF FORACORT 100MCG INHALER

Muscle pain and cramps

Difficulty to sleep

Palpitations

Increased heartrate

Increased levels of blood sugar

Decrease in plasma levels of potassium

Rhinitis

Cough

Ear infection

Nausea, vomiting

Headache

Backpain

Nasopharyngitis

Sinusitis

Upper respiratory tract infections (sneezing, cold, nasal stiffness etc)

Dizziness

Dry mouth

Loose stools

Throat irritation

Hoarseness of voice

Stomach pain

Candidiasis (fungal infection)

Viral infections

Bleeding from nose

Gastroenteritis (inflammation of stomach and intestine)

Rashes.