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Fomtide 400 Octacaps is used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It works by relaxing and widening the respiratory airway muscles, thereby making breathing easier. It also prevents the release of certain chemicals responsible for causing inflammation. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects like fungal infection in the mouth, headache, sore throat, hoarse voice, and upper respiratory tract infection. Keep the doctor informed about your health condition and the medications you are taking.

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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

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INHALATION

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About Fomtide 400 Octacaps

Fomtide 400 Octacaps is used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Asthma is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty breathing. COPD is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes).

Fomtide 400 Octacaps contains budesonide (corticosteroid) and formoterol fumarate (bronchodilator). Budesonide prevents the release of certain chemicals responsible for causing inflammatory reactions. Formoterol fumarate relaxes and widens the respiratory airway muscles, making it easier to breathe. Together, Fomtide 400 Octacaps helps treat asthma and COPD.

Your doctor will recommend how often you need to use Fomtide 400 Octacaps based on your medical condition. Some people may experience fungal infection in the mouth, headache, sore throat, hoarse voice, and upper respiratory tract infection. Most of these side effects of Fomtide 400 Octacaps do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Do not use Fomtide 400 Octacaps if you are allergic to any of its components. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you are advised to inform your doctor before using Fomtide 400 Octacaps . This medicine should be used in children only if advised by the doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health conditions and medications to prevent any interactions/side effects.

Uses of Fomtide 400 Octacaps

Fomtide 400 Octacaps is used in the treatment of Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The detailed uses of Fomtide 400 Octacaps are as follows:<br/> • Asthma: Fomtide 400 Octacaps treats asthma by reducing airway inflammation and improving breathing.<br/> • COPD: Fomtide 400 Octacaps manages chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to ease symptoms like shortness of breath and wheezing.<br/> • Airway Relaxation: Fomtide 400 Octacaps relaxes airway muscles, making breathing easier.<br/> • Symptom Relief: Fomtide 400 Octacaps reduces chest tightness and persistent coughing.<br/>

Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safe and effective use.
  • The capsule should be placed at the base of the inhaler device, and completely twist the mouthpiece until you hear a click sound. Then, breathe in through the mouthpiece deeply and hold your breath for 10 seconds. Breathe out slowly.
  • Rinse your mouth with water and spit it out after using Fomtide 400 Octacaps to avoid fungal infections in the mouth and throat.
  • It is for inhalation only. Do not swallow the capsule.

Medicinal Benefits

Fomtide 400 Octacaps is used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes). It contains budesonide (corticosteroid) and formoterol fumarate (bronchodilator). Budesonide prevents the release of certain chemicals responsible for causing inflammatory reactions. Formoterol fumarate relaxes and widens the respiratory airway muscles, making it easier to breathe. Together, Fomtide 400 Octacaps helps treat asthma and COPD.

How Fomtide 400 Octacaps Works

Fomtide 400 Octacaps contains budesonide (corticosteroid) and formoterol fumarate (bronchodilator). Budesonide prevents the release of certain chemicals responsible for causing inflammatory reactions. Formoterol fumarate relaxes and widens the respiratory airway muscles, making it easier to breathe. Together, Fomtide 400 Octacaps helps treat asthma and COPD.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.
• Keep Fomtide 400 Octacaps out of the sight and reach of children.
• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Fomtide 400 Octacaps

Use Fomtide 400 Octacaps only as prescribed by the physician. Avoid exceeding the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. Symptoms of overdose may include chest pain, fast heartbeat, nervousness, or shakiness. If you experience these symptoms or suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

  • If you are allergic to any of the ingredients in Fomtide 400 Octacaps , please tell your doctor. 
  • If your breathing worsens or you often wake up at night with asthma, experience chest tightness in the morning, or it lasts longer than usual, please consult a doctor immediately, as these might be signs indicating that your asthma is not controlled properly and requires an alternate or additional treatment. 
  • Regular monitoring of potassium levels is recommended while taking Fomtide 400 Octacaps as it may cause low potassium levels in the blood. 
  • Avoid contact with people who have infections or who are sick, as Fomtide 400 Octacaps may weaken the immune system, making it easier to contract infections. 
  • If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood), glaucoma, cataracts, osteoporosis (weak bones), fits, immune system problems, chickenpox, measles, thyroid, lung, heart, liver or adrenal gland problems, inform your doctor before taking Fomtide 400 Octacaps .

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Fomtide 400 Octacaps:
Using mifepristone together with Fomtide 400 Octacaps may significantly reduce the effects of Fomtide 400 Octacaps.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Fomtide 400 Octacaps with Mifepristone is not recommended as it can cause an interaction, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Fomtide 400 Octacaps:
Coadministration of Fomtide 400 Octacaps and Ribociclib may increase the absorption of the medication from Fomtide 400 Octacaps into the blood stream.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ribociclib with Fomtide 400 Octacaps can cause an interaction, consult a doctor before taking it. Consult a doctor if experience swelling, weight gain, high blood pressure, high blood glucose, muscle weakness, depression, acne, thinning skin, stretch marks, easy bruising, bone density loss, cataracts, menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and abnormal distribution of body fat, especially in the face, neck, back, and waist. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Fomtide 400 Octacaps:
Taking sotalol with Fomtide 400 Octacaps could reduce the benefits of both medications because they have opposite effects on the body.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Sotalol and Fomtide 400 Octacaps, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Fomtide 400 Octacaps:
Taking timolol with Fomtide 400 Octacaps could reduce the benefits of both medications because they have opposite effects on the body.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Fomtide 400 Octacaps and timolol together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
FormoterolNadolol
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How does the drug interact with Fomtide 400 Octacaps:
Taking nadolol with Fomtide 400 Octacaps together could decrease the effects of both medications.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Fomtide 400 Octacaps and Nadolol, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Fomtide 400 Octacaps:
Using Fomtide 400 Octacaps and Carvedilol together may reduce the effects of both medications.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Fomtide 400 Octacaps and Carvedilol, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Fomtide 400 Octacaps:
Co-administration of labetalol and Fomtide 400 Octacaps together could decrease the effects of both medications.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Labetalol and Fomtide 400 Octacaps together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
FormoterolCarteolol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fomtide 400 Octacaps:
Taking carteolol with Fomtide 400 Octacaps can reduce the effects of both drugs.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Carteolol and Fomtide 400 Octacaps, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
FormoterolPenbutolol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fomtide 400 Octacaps:
Using Fomtide 400 Octacaps together with penbutolol can reduce the effect of both medications.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Penbutolol and Fomtide 400 Octacaps, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Fomtide 400 Octacaps:
Taking ribociclib together with Fomtide 400 Octacaps can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Fomtide 400 Octacaps with Ribociclib can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or shortness of breath, contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Common Foods to Avoid:
Grapefruit Juice, Grapefruit

How to manage the interaction:
Fomtide 400 Octacaps levels in your body can grow due to grapefruit, which will result in more side effects. While using Fomtide 400 Octacaps, you must stay away from consuming grapefruits and grapefruit juice. In case of any unusual side effects, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system.
  • Avoid foods such as cabbage, beans, garlic, onions, shrimp, pickled food, dried fruits, fried foods, carbonated drinks, wine, and bottled lemon and lime juice as they may worsen asthma symptoms.
  • Do meditation, deep breathing, regular exercise, and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to get relief from stress and reduce the risk of an asthma attack.
  • Quit smoking as it may irritate the lungs, worsening breathing problems.
  • Learning breathing exercises will help you move more air in and out of your lungs.

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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

The interaction of Fomtide 400 Octacaps with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Fomtide 400 Octacaps .

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Pregnancy

Caution

The safety of Fomtide 400 Octacaps in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Fomtide 400 Octacaps is excreted in human milk. It is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks the benefits are greater than the risks.

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Driving

Consult your doctor

It is not known how Fomtide 400 Octacaps affects your driving ability. Consult your doctor if you have concerns regarding it.

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Liver

Caution

Please inform your doctor if you have liver impairment before using Fomtide 400 Octacaps . Close monitoring is advised in patients with liver problems.

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Kidney

Caution

Please inform your doctor if you have kidney impairment before using Fomtide 400 Octacaps , as there is limited information available on its safety in such cases.

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Children

Consult your doctor

The safety and effectiveness of Fomtide 400 Octacaps in asthma patients below 6 years were not established. However, please consult a doctor before giving Fomtide 400 Octacaps to children.

Have a query?

FAQs

Fomtide 400 Octacaps is used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Fomtide 400 Octacaps contains budesonide (corticosteroid) and formoterol fumarate (bronchodilator). Budesonide prevents the release of certain chemicals responsible for causing inflammatory reactions. Formoterol fumarate relaxes and widens the respiratory airway muscles, making it easier to breathe. Together, Fomtide 400 Octacaps helps treat asthma and COPD.

Yes, Fomtide 400 Octacaps may cause fungal infection in the mouth (oral thrush) as a common side effect. It is not necessary for everyone taking Fomtide 400 Octacaps to experience this side effect. However, to avoid such side effects, brush your teeth or rinse your mouth with water after using Fomtide 400 Octacaps every time.

Fomtide 400 Octacaps should be used with caution in osteoporosis (low bone density resulting in weak and brittle bones) patients as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have osteoporosis before taking Fomtide 400 Octacaps so that the dose may be adjusted or an alternate medicine may be prescribed.

You are not recommended to take more than the prescribed dose of Fomtide 400 Octacaps , as it may cause adverse effects such as a fast heartbeat, trembling, or headache. However, if you experience any of these symptoms while taking Fomtide 400 Octacaps , please consult a doctor immediately.

You are not recommended to stop taking Fomtide 400 Octacaps without consulting your doctor, as it may worsen the condition or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Fomtide 400 Octacaps for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Fomtide 400 Octacaps , please consult your doctor.

Fomtide 400 Octacaps does not relieve a sudden asthma attack. Therefore, it is advised to always carry a rescue inhaler to treat sudden asthma symptoms.

In rare cases, Fomtide 400 Octacaps may cause a low potassium level. So if you experience tiredness, muscle cramps, weakness, abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias), and constipation, contact a doctor for advice.

Fomtide 400 Octacaps contains a corticosteroid named Budesonide. Corticosteroids are anti-inflammatory medicines used to treat a variety of conditions like asthma. They are not the same as anabolic steroids, which are used illegally to gain muscle mass.

No, taking Fomtide 400 Octacaps in more than the recommended dose will not make it more effective; rather, it can increase side effects. If the symptoms are not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor.

Fomtide 400 Octacaps is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits are greater than the risks. Therefore, if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor.

Store Fomtide 400 Octacaps at room temperature protected from moisture. Keep the container tightly closed. Keep it away from reach of children.

Fomtide 400 Octacaps may cause side effects such as fungal infection in the mouth, headache, sore throat, flu, back pain, or upper respiratory tract infection. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., SUN HOUSE, CTS No. 201 B/1, Western Express Highway, Goregaon (E), Mumbai 400063
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