DESCRIPTION

Foracort HFA Inhaler is a combination of budesonide, a potent glucocorticoid, and formoterol fumarate dihydrate, a selective, long-acting beta₂-agonist, which have different modes of action and show additive effects in terms of reduction of asthma exacerbations.

COMPOSITION

Foracort HFA Inhaler 100

Each actuation contains:

Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate 6mcg

Budesonide 100mcg

Suspended in propellant HFA 134a q.s.

Foracort HFA Inhaler 200

Each actuation contains:

Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate 6mcg

Budesonide 200mcg

Suspended in propellant HFA 134a q.s.

INDICATIONS

• Asthma 
• COPD

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Asthma

       For Foracort inhaler there are two treatment approaches:

1. Maintenance Therapy: Foracort Inhaler is taken as regular maintenance treatment with a separate rapid acting bronchodilator as rescue.

Foracort HFA Inhaler 100 & 200:

Adults (18 Years and Older)

• • 1–2 inhalations, twice daily
  • Maximum dose is 4 inhalations, twice daily

Adolescents (12-17 Years) 

• • 1–2 inhalations, twice daily 

1. Single Maintenance and Reliever Therapy: Foracort Inhaler is taken as regular maintenance and as needed in response to symptoms.

Foracort HFA Inhaler 100 & 200:

Adults (18 Years and Older)

2 inhalations per day as maintenance therapy

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease):

Foracort HFA Inhaler 200:

 2 inhalations per day as maintenance therapy 

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the drug product.
• Primary treatment of status asthmaticus or other acute episodes of asthma or COPD where intensive measures are required.
• Relief from acute bronchospasm

UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS

Since Foracort HFA Inhaler contains both budesonide and formoterol, the same pattern of undesirable effects as reported for these substances may occur. No increased incidence of adverse reactions has been seen following concurrent administration of the two compounds. The most common drug related adverse reactions are pharmacologically predictable side-effects of beta₂-agonist therapy, such as tremor and palpitations. These tend to be mild and usually disappear within a few days of treatment.

PRESENTATION

Foracort HFA Inhaler is available in a canister containing 120 metered doses

Patients should consult with their physician before taking any medicine.