FLUTICORT F 6MCG/250MCG INH

Overview

FLUTICORT F 6MCG/250MCG INH is a Schedule H drug.

FLUTICORT F 6MCG/250MCG INH is composed of: FLUTICASONE (250.0 MCG), FORMOTEROL (6.0 MCG)


Fluticasone is a corticosteroid used to treat symptoms associated with asthma, nasal symptoms associated with allergies, and certain skin conditions. Fluticasone is available in different forms.Fluticasone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.Fluticasone inhalation is used to prevent asthma attacks. This medicine will not treat an asthma attack that has already begun. Fluticasone inhalation is sometimes used together with steroid medicine taken by mouth.Flovent brands of fluticasone inhalation are for use in adults and children who are at least 4 years old. The Arnuity Ellipta and ArmonAir brands are for adults and children who are at least 12 years old.Fluticasone is used in the treatment of severe allergic reactions, allergy symptoms, skin disorders and oral lichen planus.Fluticasone is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.

Formoterol inhalation is a long-acting bronchodilator. It relaxes muscles in the airways to improve breathing. Formoterol is to prevent bronchospasm in adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) including emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

Usage

FLUTICASONE is generally used to treat: Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis
FLUTICASONE can address symptoms like: Difficulty Breathing, Wheezing, Cough, Shortness Of Breath

FORMOTEROL is generally used to treat: COPD, Emphysema, Bronchitis, Chronic

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 4yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Precautions for FLUTICORT F 6MCG/250MCG INH and its Constituents

• Take with food to avoid an upset stomach.
• Dose is decreased or tapered over time.Most side effects occur with high doses and on long-term use.
• Your risk of getting an infection may become higher. Tell your doctor immediately if you have a fever, flu-like symptoms, cough, painful urination, or a wound that does not heal.
• You should not use the inhalation powder if you are allergic to milk proteins.
• You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to fluticasone.
• Follow all directions on your prescription label.
• Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
• Do not allow a young child to use this medicine without help from an adult.
• To reduce the chance of developing a yeast infection in your mouth, rinse with water (but do not swallow) after using this medicine. Pay special attention to your dental hygiene.
• Fluticasone can cause cavities or tooth discoloration.
• You should not stop using fluticasone inhalation suddenly. Stopping suddenly may make your condition worse.

Do not use a second form of formoterol (Bevespi, Dulera, Symbicort) or other long-acting inhaled bronchodilator unless your doctor tells you to. This includes arformoterol (Brovana), indacaterol (Arcapta), olodaterol (Striverdi, Stiolto Respimat), salmeterol (Advair, Serevent), or vilanterol (Breo Ellipta, Anoro Ellipta). Monitor blood sugar level regularly while taking this medication. Avoid alcohol consumption.

Symptoms of Overdosage

FLUTICASONE over-dosage can result in: Irregular Menstrual Periods, Difficulty Breathing, Fainting, Loss Of Appetite, Fatigue (tiredness)
FORMOTEROL over-dosage can result in: Chest Pain, Irregular Heartbeat, Nervousness, Lightheadedness, Fainting, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Weakness (generalized)

Common Side-Effects

FLUTICASONE : Vaginal Discharge, Diarrhoea, Nosebleeds, Joint Pain, Muscle Strain, Stomach Pain, Ears Pain, Fever, Lower Abdomen Pain, Nausea, Eyes Redness, Pain With Urination, Throat Soreness, Difficulty Swallowing, Vomit, Irregular Menstrual Periods, Eyes Eye Irritation, Sneezing
FORMOTEROL : Nausea, Head Headache, Dizziness, Nervousness, Dry Mouth, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Fatigue (tiredness), Difficulty Sleeping, Hoarse Voice

Serious Side-Effects

FLUTICASONE : Pain, Depression, Nose Discharge Or Mucus, Runny Nose, Loss Of Voice, Head Headache, Increased Thirst, Frequent Urination, Mood Swings
FORMOTEROL : Rapid Speech, Weakness (generalized), Irregular Heartbeat, Increased Thirst, Frequent Urination

Rare Side-Effects

FLUTICASONE : Impotence, Hives, Skin Rash, Blood Pressure, High, Agitation, Restless Or Irritability, Weight Gain, Eyes Blurred Vision, Eyes Pain, Muscle Wasting, No Menstrual Periods, Face Swelling, Weakness (generalized)
FORMOTEROL : Difficulty Breathing

Disease Interactions

FORMOTEROL can interfere with: Hypertension, Hyperthyroidism, Diabetes Mellitus, Hypokalemia, Seizure

Technical Classification

FLUTICASONE is categorized as: INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS / RESPIRATORY INHALANT PRODUCTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
FORMOTEROL is categorized as: ADRENERGIC BRONCHODILATORS / BRONCHODILATORS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS

Available Alternatives for FLUTICORT F 6MCG/250MCG INH

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

AIRTEC FF 6 MCG/250 MCG INH	INR 464.46 for 150 MDI INHALER	FLUTICASONE 250.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
AVESSA 250MCG INH	INR 479 for 120 INHALER	FLUTICASONE 250.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
AVESSA 6 MCG/250 MCG CAP	INR 231 for 30 CAPSULES	FLUTICASONE 250.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
AVESSA INHALER	INR 499 for 120 INHALER	FLUTICASONE 250 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6 MCG
COMBIHALE FF 6 MCG/250 MCG INH	INR 564 for 120 MDI INHALER	FLUTICASONE 250.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
COMBIHALE FF 6 MCG/250 MCG REDICAP	INR 277 for 30 REDICAPS	FLUTICASONE 250.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
COMBISURE 6 MCG/250 MCG INH	INR 437.9 for 1 INHALER	FLUTICASONE 250.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FLUTICORT F 6 MCG/250 MCG ROTACAP	INR 249.5 for 30 ROTACAPS	FLUTICASONE 250.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FLUTICORT F 6MCG/250MCG INH	INR 475 for 120 MDI INHALER	FLUTICASONE 250.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORMOFLO 6 MCG/250 MCG TRANSCAP	INR 259.5 for 30 TRANSCAPS	FLUTICASONE 250.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORMOFLO 6MCG/250MCG TRANSHALER	INR 509 for 120 MDI TRANSHALER	FLUTICASONE 250.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORMOFLO TRANSCAPS	INR 277.5 for 30 TRANSCAPS	FLUTICASONE 250 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6 MCG
FORMOSONE 6MCG/250MCG INH	INR 498 for 120 MDI INHALER	FLUTICASONE 250.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORMOSONE 6MCG/250MCG NOVOCART	INR 380 for 100 MDI NOVOCART	FLUTICASONE 250.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORMOSONE 6MCG/250MCG RESPICAP	INR 269 for 30 RESPICAPS	FLUTICASONE 250.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FULLHALE 6MCG/250MCG INH	INR 410 for 120 MDI INHALER	FLUTICASONE 250.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
MAXIFLO 6MCG/250MCG INH	INR 510 for 120 MDI INHALER	FLUTICASONE 250.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
MAXIFLO INH	INR 510 for 120MDI INHALER	FLUTICASONE 250 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6 MCG
QUIKHALE FF 6 MCG/250 MCG CAP	INR 238 for 30 CAPSULES	FLUTICASONE 250.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
QUIKHALE FF 6 MCG/250 MCG INH	INR 463 for 120 MDI INHALER	FLUTICASONE 250.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

AIRTEC FF 6 MCG/125 MCG INH	INR 320 for 150 MDI INHALER	FLUTICASONE 125.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
AIRTEC FF 6MCG/125MCG INH	INR 320 for 150 MDI INHALER	FLUTICASONE 125 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6 MCG
AVESSA 125MCG INH	INR 356 for 120 INHALER	FLUTICASONE 125.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
AVESSA 6MCG/100MCG CAP	INR 127 for 30 CAPSULES	FLUTICASONE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
COMBIHALE FF 6 MCG/125 MCG INH	INR 425 for 120 MDI INHALER	FLUTICASONE 125.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
COMBIHALE FF 6 MCG/500 MCG REDICAP	INR 375 for 30 REDICAPS	FLUTICASONE 500.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
COMBIHALE FF 6MCG/100MCG REDICAP	INR 159 for 30 REDICAPS	FLUTICASONE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
COMBIHALE-FF 125MG INH	INR 467 for 1 INHALER	FLUTICASONE 125 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6 MCG
COMBISURE 6 MCG/125 MCG INH	INR 330.2 for 1 INHALER	FLUTICASONE 125.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORMOFLO 6MCG/100MCG TRANSCAP	INR 143.5 for 30 TRANSCAPS	FLUTICASONE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORMOFLO 6MCG/125MCG TRANSHALER	INR 382 for 120 MDI TRANSHALER	FLUTICASONE 125.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORMOFLO 6MCG/200MCG TRANSCAP	INR 137 for 30 TRANSCAPS	FLUTICASONE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORMOFLO 6MCG/50MCG INH	INR 476 for 50 MDI INHALER	FLUTICASONE 50.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORMOFLO FORTE 12 MCG/500 MCG TRANSCAP	INR 322 for 30 TRANSCAPS	FLUTICASONE 500.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 12.0 MCG
FORMOSONE 25MG/0.6MG NOVOCART	INR 365.72 for 1 MDI NOVOCART	FORMOTEROL 25.0 MG, FLUTICASONE 0.6 MG
FORMOSONE 6MCG/100MCG RESPICAP	INR 115.83 for 30 RESPICAPS	FLUTICASONE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORMOSONE FORTE 0.012MG/0.5MG RESPICAP	INR 349 for 30 RESPICAPS	FORMOTEROL 0.012 MG, FLUTICASONE 0.5 MG
FORMOSONE HFA 6 MCG/125 MCG INH	INR 365 for 120 MDI INHALER	FLUTICASONE 125.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FULLHALE 6MCG/125MCG INH	INR 305 for 120 MDI INHALER	FLUTICASONE 125.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
MAXIFLO 6MCG/100MCG ROTACAP	INR 167 for 30 ROTACAPS	FLUTICASONE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
MAXIFLO 6MCG/125MCG INH	INR 370 for 120 MDI INHALER	FLUTICASONE 125.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
MAXIFLO FORTE ROTACAP	INR 350.5 for 30 ROTACAPS	FLUTICASONE 500 MCG, FORMOTEROL 12 MCG