Symbion 100 mcg+6 mcg (Inhalation Capsule)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Budesonide formoterol fumarate
Company Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Symbion 200 mcg inhalation capsule Symbion 80 mcg inhaler Symbion 160 mcg inhaler Symbion 400 mcg inhalation capsule Symbion 100 mcg inhaler Symbion 200 mcg inhaler Symbion 400 mcg inhaler

Product Title

  • Formocort Dry Powder Inhaler

Product Category

  • Medicines
  • Respiratory Health
  • Asthma Treatment

Product Description

  • A dry powder inhaler for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The inhaler contains a combination of Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate BP and Budesonide BP for oral inhalation only.

Color Options

  • White

Age Group

  • Adults
  • Adolescents (12 years and older)

Treatment Indications

  • Asthma
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Maintenance Dose

  • Twice-daily maintenance dose
  • Once daily maintenance dose
  • Additional puff as needed

Dosage Forms

  • Dry powder inhaler
  • Inhalation capsule

Technical Specifications

  • Contains Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate BP and Budesonide BP
  • Long-acting bronchodilator
  • Glucocorticosteroid with anti-inflammatory action

Mode of Action

  • Formoterol: selective β2 adrenoceptor agonist with rapid and long-acting relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle
  • Budesonide: potent glucocorticoid activity with anti-inflammatory action on airways

Administration Instructions

  • Shake inhaler vigorously before use
  • Breathe out fully before inhalation
  • Hold breath for at least 10 seconds after inhalation

Usability Features

  • Simple inhaler design
  • Recommended technique for correct use

Interactions

  • Avoid co-administration with strong cytochrome P450 3A4 inhibitors
  • Use beta-blockers with caution

Contraindications

  • Primary treatment of status asthmaticus or acute episodes of asthma or COPD
  • Hypersensitivity to any ingredients

Side Effects

  • Tremor
  • Palpitations
  • Headache
  • Hoarseness
  • Candida infection
  • Throat irritation

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • No clinical data on exposed pregnancies available
  • Caution advised during breastfeeding

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution in patients with diabetes mellitus, severe hypertension, glaucoma
  • Risk of paradoxical bronchospasm

Pediatric Uses

  • Monitoring of children's height during prolonged treatment
  • Consider referral to a pediatric respiratory specialist

Overdose Effects

  • Tachycardia
  • Hyperglycemia
  • Supportive and symptomatic treatment may be indicated

Storage Conditions

  • Store at or below 25°C temperature
  • Keep away from light and moisture
  • Keep out of reach of children

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