Foster Inhaler 200Mcg/6Mcg 120 Actuations

Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

Yes

Generics

Beclomethasone Dipropionate + Formoterol Fumarate

Used For

Asthma

How it works

Beclometasone dipropionate anhydrous belongs to a group of medicines commonly referred to as steroids (technically corticosteroids). Steroids both treat and prevent symptoms of asthma. They reduce the inflammation, swelling and irritation in the small air passages of the lungs. - Formoterol fumarate dihydrate belongs to a group of medicines called long-acting bronchodilators. These relax the muscles in your airways, widening the airways so that it is easier for you to breathe air in and out of your lungs .

Dosage

Beclomethasone Dipropionate + Formoterol Fumarate

Side Effects

Trembling , cold-like symptoms, sore throat , worsening of your asthma symptoms, difficulty breathing , hoarseness , cough , unusually fast heart beat , unusually slow heart beat , crushing chest pain , headache , feeling sick , feeling tired or nervous .

Drug Interactions

Beta-blockers ( including eye drops ) drugs prolonging the QTc interval, MAOIs theophylline, steroids , diuretics, levodopa , levothyroxine , oxytocin , alcohol , barbiturates.

Indication

It is used to treat asthma in adults.

When not to Use

Do not use if you are allergic to beclometasone dipropionate anhydrous or formoterol fumarate dihydrate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

Precaution

Do not use this medicine if you are experiencing acute asthma symptoms such as shortness of breath, wheezing and cough, your asthma is getting worse or you are having an acute asthma attack. To relieve your symptoms you should use your quick-acting “reliever” inhaler which you should carry with you at all times.

Warning 1

Talk to your doctor before using inhaler if you have heart problems, these include any known disorder of your heart and/or heart function .

Warning 2

Talk to your doctor before using if you have disorders of the heart rhythm such as increased or irregular heart rate, a fast pulse rate or palpitations, or if you have been told that your heart trace is abnormal .

Warning 3

Talk to your doctor before using if you have narrowing of the arteries (also known as arteriosclerosis), or if you know that you have an aneurysm (an abnormal bulging of the blood vessel wall) .

Pregnancy category

Always consult your physician before using any medicine.

Storage (YES/NO)

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.