Formoterol + Budesonide: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Formoterol + Budesonide is a combination steroid and long-acting bronchodilator inhaler. It is a prescription medicine used for asthma and COPD. In Pakistan it is available as capsules, tablets and inhalers, made by 9 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Formoterol + Budesonide works

Budesonide is a corticosteroid that calms swelling and irritation inside the airways over days to weeks. Formoterol is a long-acting beta-2 agonist that relaxes the muscles around the airways within minutes, and its effect lasts for many hours. Together they treat both the inflammation and the tightening that cause symptoms.

What is Formoterol + Budesonide used for?

• Asthma and COPD

Formoterol + Budesonide is used to control asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Used every day, it reduces airway inflammation and keeps the airways open, helping to prevent wheezing, breathlessness and flare-ups. Some doctors also prescribe it as a single inhaler for both regular maintenance and quick relief of symptoms, so follow the plan your doctor gives you.

Side effects of Formoterol + Budesonide

Side effects of Formoterol + Budesonide are often mild and may include:

• Hoarse voice or sore throat
• Oral thrush (white patches in the mouth)
• Tremor or shakiness
• Palpitations
• Headache

Get urgent medical help if your breathing gets worse straight after using the inhaler, if your reliever stops helping, or if your face or throat swells. Tell your doctor promptly about fever or a worsening cough with COPD, as pneumonia can occur.

Precautions and warnings

• Rinse your mouth with water and spit it out after each use to reduce the risk of oral thrush and hoarseness.
• Do not stop using Formoterol + Budesonide suddenly, even when you feel well; speak to your doctor first.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart problems, an overactive thyroid, diabetes, low potassium or tuberculosis.
• Beta-blockers, including some eye drops, can make it work less well, and some antifungal and HIV medicines can increase the steroid effect.
• Make sure you know how to use your inhaler correctly and have a written plan for what to do if your symptoms get worse.

Frequently asked questions about Formoterol + Budesonide

What is the price of Formoterol + Budesonide in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Formoterol + Budesonide products currently in stock range from Rs 260 to Rs 3,679 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Easair 80mcg Tablet at Rs 260. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Formoterol + Budesonide are available in Pakistan?

Formoterol + Budesonide is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Combivair (Highnoon Laboratories Ltd), Formiget (Getz Pharma Ltd), Foster (Chiesi Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Tioveez (Macter International Ltd), Easair (Platinum Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Foracort (Highnoon Laboratories Ltd), Synbivent (Hudson Pharma) and Symbivent (Hudson Pharma), along with 6 more brands listed below.

Do I need a prescription for Formoterol + Budesonide?

Yes. Formoterol + Budesonide is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Are all Formoterol + Budesonide brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Formoterol + Budesonide in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Formoterol + Budesonide brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 17 products containing Formoterol + Budesonide from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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