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Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's is used to treat and prevent asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes) and emphysema (shortness of breath). It relaxes the airway muscles to improve airflow to the lungs and reduces inflammation (swelling) in the airways. Thus, Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's helps ease breathing and control symptoms such as wheezing, breathlessness, and coughing in asthma and COPD.

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Manufacturer/Marketer :

RADAR PHARMA

Consume Type :

Inhalation

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's

Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's is used to treat and prevent asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes) and emphysema (shortness of breath).

Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's contains Formoterol fumarate and Fluticasone propionate. Formoterol fumarate improves airflow to the lungs by relaxing the airway muscles and widening the airways, while Fluticasone propionate reduces inflammation (swelling) in the airways. Thereby, Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's helps ease breathing and control asthma and COPD symptoms.

Use Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's as advised by the doctor. Common side effects of Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's include nausea, vomiting, respiratory tract infection, headache, sore throat, cough, bone, muscle, or joint pain, increased heart rate, chills, tiredness and noisy breathing. Please talk to your doctor if any side effects persist or worsen.

Do not use Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's to treat sudden, severe asthma symptoms or as a rescue inhaler. Consult your doctor before using Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's is not recommended for children below five years of age. Inform your doctor if you have a history of high blood pressure, high blood sugar, hypokalaemia (low blood potassium levels), seizures, or eye, heart, liver, or kidney problems before using Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's.

Uses of Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's

Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's is used in the treatment and prevention of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The detailed uses of Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's are as follows:

  • Management of Asthma: Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's helps prevent and control asthma symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.
  • Management of COPD: Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's helps ease symptoms such as cough and difficulty breathing, improve lung function, and reduce flare-ups in patients with COPD.

Key Benefits

  • Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's provides effective relief and long-term control of symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
  • It helps treat and prevent the progression of bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes) and emphysema (shortness of breath).
  • It makes breathing easier by relaxing the airway muscles and widening the airways.
  • It reduces inflammation (swelling) in the airways.
  • It helps alleviate symptoms such as shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing.
  • It lowers the risk of asthma attacks and COPD flare-ups, thereby improving overall lung health and quality of life.

Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor's instructions regarding the dosage and timing of Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's to ensure its safe and effective use.
  • Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's is for inhalation only. Do not swallow the capsule.
  • Check the label for directions and use the medication as advised by your doctor.
  • Place the capsule at the base of Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's and completely twist the mouthpiece until you hear a clicking sound. Then, inhale deeply through the mouthpiece and hold your breath for 10 seconds.
  • Rinse your mouth with water and spit it out after using Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's to help prevent fungal infections in your mouth and throat.

How Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's Works

Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's contains two medicines: Formoterol fumarate and Fluticasone propionate. • Formoterol fumarate: It is a long-acting bronchodilator that relaxes the muscles in the airways and increases airflow to the lungs. • Fluticasone propionate: It is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation (swelling) in the airways. • Together, they help ease breathing and control symptoms such as shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing in asthma and COPD.
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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it can worsen your side effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

The safety of Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor believes the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is not known if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience drowsiness and an increased or uneven heart rate while using Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's. This may affect your ability to drive. Seek medical attention if the symptoms persist longer.

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Liver

Caution

The use of Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's should be exercised with caution in patients with liver disease. Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver disease or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's.

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Kidney

Caution

Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Inform your doctor if you have a history of kidney disease. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's.

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Children

Caution

Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's is not recommended for use by children under five years of age. The dose may need to be adjusted by your doctor depending on the child's disease condition and age.

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Heart

Caution

Please inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease before using Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's. Your doctor will prescribe it only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's should be used in elderly patients only when prescribed by a doctor. If you have any concerns about using Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's in older adults, please consult your doctor.

What if I have taken an overdose of Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's

Use Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Using more than the prescribed dose may cause serious side effects. If you experience any unusual symptoms or suspect an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Healthy diet and exercise:

  • Maintain a balanced diet and exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system.
  • Include foods rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, such as berries, apples, spinach, broccoli, nuts, and seeds, to reduce inflammation and support lung function.

Trigger management:

  • Identify and avoid triggers, such as pollen, dust, and certain foods, that exacerbate your severe asthma.
  • Keep your home clean and well-ventilated to minimise exposure to environmental triggers.

Smoking cessation:

  • Quit smoking and avoid passive smoking, as smoking can reduce the effectiveness of your medication.

Stress management:

  • Do meditation, yoga, regular exercise, and ensure adequate sleep to get relief from stress and reduce the risk of an asthma attack.

Breathing techniques:

  • Learn and practise breathing exercises to improve airflow in and out of your lungs.
  • Use pursed-lip breathing techniques during flare-ups to help control breathlessness.

Have a query?

How Soon It Starts Working

  • The time required for Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's to start to work: The time required for Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's to show its action is not clinically established.
  • The time for which the effects of Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's last: The duration of action for Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's is not clinically established.

What if you forget to take Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's

If you miss a dose of Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's, use it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the regular dosing schedule. Do not use a double dose to make up for the missed dose.

Storage

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

Drug Warnings

  • Do not stop using Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's on your own unless advised to do so by your doctor.
  • Inform your doctor before using Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's if you have any medical conditions, such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar, hypokalaemia (low potassium levels), an adrenal gland tumour, seizures, osteoporosis (weak, brittle bones), or eye, heart, liver, or kidney problems.
  • Take special precautions if you have fungal, bacterial, parasitic, or viral infections, including tuberculosis, as nasal or inhaled corticosteroids like Fluticasone propionate may increase the risk of secondary infections.
  • Consult your doctor before using Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
  • Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's is not recommended for children below five years of age.

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Drug-Drug Interactions: Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's may interact with certain medicines, potentially increasing side effects or altering their effectiveness. Inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following:

  • Antibiotics (Troleandomycin)
    • Potential effect:  May increase the absorption of Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's into the bloodstream and the risk of side effects.
  • Antidepressants (Nefazodone)
    • Potential effect: May increase the absorption of Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's into the bloodstream.
  • Drugs used to terminate early pregnancy (Mifepristone)
    • Potential effect: May reduce the effectiveness of Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's.
  • Drugs used to treat diabetes insipidus (Desmopressin)
    • Potential effect: May increase the risk of hyponatraemia (low blood sodium levels),
  • Anti-HIV medications (Amprenavir, Saquinavir)
    • Potential effect: May increase the absorption of Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's into the bloodstream and the risk of side effects.
  • Drugs used to boost the effectiveness of anti-HIV medications (Cobicistat)
    • Potential effect: May slow down the breakdown of Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's in your body, increasing the risk of side effects.
  • Drugs used to treat high blood pressure and angina (Mibefradil)
    • Potential effect: May increase the absorption of Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's into the bloodstream.

Drug-Food Interactions:

  • Avoid drinking alcohol while using Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's, as it may raise blood pressure and increase the risk of heart problems.
  • Avoid consuming grapefruit and grapefruit juice while being treated with Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's, as they may increase blood levels of Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's and the risk of side effects.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's should be avoided or used with caution in people with:

  • Heart, liver, or kidney diseases
  • Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  • Diabetes (high blood sugar)
  • Hypokalaemia (low blood potassium levels)
  • Aneurysm (swelling of an artery)
  • Pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumour)
  • Hyperadrenocorticism (high levels of cortisol)
  • Eye problems (like cataracts and glaucoma)
  • Chickenpox or measles
  • Immune system problems
  • Seizures (fits)
  • Osteoporosis (weak, brittle bones)

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FAQs

Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's is used to treat and prevent asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes) and emphysema (shortness of breath).

Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's contains Formoterol fumarate and Fluticasone propionate. Formoterol fumarate improves airflow to the lungs by relaxing the airway muscles and widening the airways, while Fluticasone propionate reduces inflammation (swelling) in the airways. Thereby, Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's helps ease breathing and control asthma and COPD symptoms.

Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's should be cautiously administered under a doctor's guidance in seizures, since bronchodilators like Formoterol can cause central nervous system stimulation that can lead to other adverse conditions. Please consult your doctor before using Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's if you have seizures.

Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's contains bronchodilator (Fluticasone), which can cause a rise in blood glucose levels. Hence, therapy with Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's is cautiously administered in patients with diabetes. Please monitor your blood glucose levels regularly and inform your doctor so that the dose can be adjusted accordingly.

Bronchodilator (Formoterol) in Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's may decrease potassium levels in your body; therefore, it should be used with caution. Please consult your doctor before taking Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's since low potassium levels can lead to other cardiovascular problems in patients with hypokalaemia.

Take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Formoterol in Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's may cause dry mouth as a temporary side effect in some people. It is not necessary for everyone taking Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's to experience this side effect. However, to avoid such side effects, drink plenty of water, regularly rinse your mouth, practice good oral hygiene and suck on a sugarless candy. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.

Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's is not recommended for use when you are taking Sotalol or vice versa. Sotalol and Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's have opposing effects in the body. Sotalol may also trigger asthma attacks or worsen your breathing problems by narrowing the airways. Please consult your doctor before using other medicines with Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's.

Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's is not used for sudden breathing problems; your doctor may suggest a rescue inhaler for use in such cases.

Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's is a combination medication used to manage and prevent symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It contains two active ingredients: fluticasone and formoterol.

Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's is a controller medication. It helps control and prevent asthma and COPD symptoms rather than providing immediate relief during an acute attack.

Yes, Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's contains a steroid. One of the active ingredients, fluticasone, is a corticosteroid that helps reduce inflammation in the airways.

Yes, Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's may increase the heart rate. Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's contains formoterol, which may activate receptors in the heart, potentially leading to palpitations or a faster heartbeat in some individuals. Consult the doctor if you experience palpitations or an increased heart rate.

The side effects of Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's include nausea, vomiting, headache, increased heart rate, respiratory tract infection, sore throat, cough, bone, muscle, or joint pain, chills, tiredness, and noisy breathing. Most of these side effects of Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

No, Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's is not addictive. It is not a habit-forming medication.

No, Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's will not be more effective if taken more frequently. Increasing the dosage or frequency can increase the risk of side effects. So, use this medication as prescribed by the doctor.

Use Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's only if the doctor has prescribed it; it should not be used for sudden attacks. Limit your alcohol consumption because it can raise blood pressure and cause heart disease. Inform your doctor if you have any medication allergies, heart, liver, or kidney problems, high blood pressure, hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood), aneurysm (artery swelling), pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumour), hyperadrenocorticism (high cortisol levels), eye conditions such as cataract and glaucoma, chickenpox or measles, immune system issues, seizures (fits), osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), and diabetes.

Formodar F 250 Powder For Inhalation Chescaps 30's can be stored in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.

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