Symbicort Turbohalers 100/6, 200/6 or 400/12
Buy Symbicort Inhalers for Asthma
Symbicort Turbohaler is an inhaler that is used to treat asthma. It is also used to treat the symptoms of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Symbicort Turbohalers contain two different medicines - budesonide and formoterol fumarate dihydrate.
All our products are genuine UK medicines and are dispensed by our partner pharmacy based in the UK.
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Description |
Symbicort Inhalers contain the active ingredients budesonide and formoterol fumarate dihydrate. Budesonide belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids and works by reducing and preventing swelling and inflammation in the lungs. Formoterol fumarate dihydrate is as long-acting beta2 adrenoceptor agonist or bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in your airways to help you breathe more easily. |
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Suitability |
Do not use Symbicort Turbohalers if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to budesonide or formoterol fumarate dihydrate or any of the other ingredients listed in the patient information leaflet. |
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Pregnancy and Breastfeeding |
If you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or are breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using Symbicort Turbohaler - do not use Symbicort Turbohaler unless your doctor tells you to. |
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Important Interactions |
You must tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken or might take other medicines, in particular: |
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Side Effects | ||||
Please Note |
All medication can cause side effects. We have only listed a few to be aware of. Details of all side effects, including rare side effects to be aware of, are listed in the patient information leaflet (PIL). When completing your medical questionnaire, it is very important that you answer the questions truthfully. This is to ensure your doctor has a full picture of your medical history before prescribing. List all medicines you are already taking, including non-prescription and herbal medicines. |
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Alternatives |
Other preventer inhalers are available, but you should only request the preventer inhaler that has previously been prescribed to you by your regular GP. |
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Looking after your medicine | Do not take medicines after the expiry date stamped on the pack. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children. Medicines are only intended to be used by the person they are prescribed for. Do not give your prescribed medicine to anybody else, even if they have the same symptoms as you. Medicines can be harmful if used by anybody other than the person they have been prescribed for. |
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References |
Symbicort Turbohaler 100/6 Patient Information Leaflet Symbicort Turbohaler 200/6 Patient Information Leaflet Symbicort Turbohaler 400/12 Patient Information Leaflet British National Formulary: budesonide with formoterol |
Regulatory Information
Last reviewed & updated 27/02/2020 Authored 14/11/2009
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