Foracort 1 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml

Foracort 1 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml is used to treat asthma symptoms and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It helps prevent and treat difficulty breathing, wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness associated with asthma and COPD.

Foracort 1 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml is a combination of Budesonide and Formoterol fumarate. Budesonide reduces irritation and swelling. Formoterol fumarate relaxes and widens the respiratory airway muscles, making it easier for asthma and COPD patients to breathe.

Some people may experience fungal infection in the mouth, headache, sore throat, hoarse voice, upper respiratory tract infection, flu, cough, back pain, increased heart rate, and trembling. Most of these side effects of Foracort 1 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Use Foracort 1 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you need to use Foracort 1 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml based on your medical condition. Foracort 1 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml is for inhalation purposes only. Your doctor will explain on how to use the inhaler. Do not use more than the prescribed dose of the medicine.

Do not take Foracort 1 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml if you are allergic to any of its components. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Foracort 1 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml. If your breathing worsens or you often wake up at night with asthma and experience chest tightness in the morning, please consult a doctor immediately.

Foracort 1 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml is used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The detailed uses of Foracort 1 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml are as follows:

• Asthma Management: Foracort 1 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml is widely prescribed for asthma patients to reduce inflammation and prevent asthma attacks. By relaxing airway muscles, it eases breathing and provides effective relief.
• COPD Treatment: Foracort 1 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml is highly effective in managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a progressive lung condition. It helps alleviate symptoms like breathlessness and wheezing, ensuring better respiratory function.
• Inflammation Control: The corticosteroid component in Foracort 1 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml works to reduce airway inflammation, a common issue in asthma and COPD, improving lung function and enhancing quality of life.
• Exacerbation Prevention: Foracort 1 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml plays a crucial role in preventing symptom flare-ups in chronic respiratory conditions, minimising the need for oral corticosteroids and reducing their associated side effects.
• Relief for Allergy-Triggered Asthma: Foracort 1 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml is also beneficial for asthma caused by allergies. It helps control allergic reactions and associated respiratory symptoms, ensuring better overall management.

• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safe and effective use.
• Hold the Foracort 1 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml with the mouthpiece downwards. Put the mouthpiece between your teeth and seal the lips around it. Then, press down on the inhaler once to release the medication. Breathe in slowly and hold your breath for 5 to 10 seconds. Breathe out slowly. Repeat the process until you have inhaled the number of puffs prescribed by the doctor.
• Rinse your mouth with water and spit it out after using Foracort 1 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml to avoid fungal infections in the mouth and throat.

• Foracort 1 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml is a combination therapy containing budesonide (an inhaled corticosteroid) and formoterol (a long-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist).
• Budesonide works by reducing irritation and swelling by acting inside cells of the nasal lining, whereas formoterol fumarate works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs.
• Helps maintain long-term asthma control, improves lung function, and enhances quality of life.
• Foracort 1 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml is also indicated for the regular treatment of moderate to severe COPD in patients who experience frequent symptoms and have a history of exacerbation.
• Foracort 1 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml decreases the rate and severity of COPD exacerbations and maintains day-to-day function.
• It reduces airway inflammation and prevents bronchospasm, thereby minimising the frequency and severity of asthma attacks.

• Do not use Foracort 1 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml if you are allergic to any of its components.
• If your breathing worsens or you often wake up at night with asthma, experience chest tightness in the morning that 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 Foracort 1 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml, as it may cause low potassium levels in the blood.
• Avoid contact with people who have infections or who are sick, as Foracort 1 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml 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, or thyroid, lung, heart, liver or adrenal gland problems, inform your doctor before using Foracort 1 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Foracort 1 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml.
• Foracort 1 mg Respules 5 x 2 ml is not recommended for children below 6 years of age.