FORMOFLO INHALER

Overview

FORMOFLO INHALER is a Schedule H drug.

FORMOFLO INHALER is composed of: FLUTICASONE (125 MCG), FORMOTEROL (6 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 FORMOFLO INHALER 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 FORMOFLO INHALER

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

FORMOFLO INHALERINR 305 for 120 MDIFLUTICASONE 125 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6 MCG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

AIRTEC FF 6 MCG/125 MCG INHINR 320 for 150 MDI INHALERFLUTICASONE 125.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
AIRTEC FF 6 MCG/250 MCG INHINR 464.46 for 150 MDI INHALERFLUTICASONE 250.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
AIRTEC FF 6MCG/125MCG INHINR 320 for 150 MDI INHALERFLUTICASONE 125 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6 MCG
AVESSA 125MCG INHINR 356 for 120 INHALERFLUTICASONE 125.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
AVESSA 250MCG INHINR 479 for 120 INHALERFLUTICASONE 250.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
AVESSA 6 MCG/250 MCG CAPINR 231 for 30 CAPSULESFLUTICASONE 250.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
AVESSA 6MCG/100MCG CAPINR 127 for 30 CAPSULESFLUTICASONE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
AVESSA INHALERINR 499 for 120 INHALERFLUTICASONE 250 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6 MCG
COMBIHALE FF 6 MCG/125 MCG INHINR 425 for 120 MDI INHALERFLUTICASONE 125.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
COMBIHALE FF 6 MCG/250 MCG INHINR 564 for 120 MDI INHALERFLUTICASONE 250.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
COMBIHALE FF 6 MCG/250 MCG REDICAPINR 277 for 30 REDICAPSFLUTICASONE 250.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
COMBIHALE FF 6 MCG/500 MCG REDICAPINR 375 for 30 REDICAPSFLUTICASONE 500.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
COMBIHALE FF 6MCG/100MCG REDICAPINR 159 for 30 REDICAPSFLUTICASONE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
COMBIHALE-FF 125MG INHINR 467 for 1 INHALERFLUTICASONE 125 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6 MCG
COMBISURE 6 MCG/125 MCG INHINR 330.2 for 1 INHALERFLUTICASONE 125.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
COMBISURE 6 MCG/250 MCG INHINR 437.9 for 1 INHALERFLUTICASONE 250.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FLUTICORT F 6 MCG/250 MCG ROTACAPINR 249.5 for 30 ROTACAPSFLUTICASONE 250.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FLUTICORT F 6MCG/250MCG INHINR 475 for 120 MDI INHALERFLUTICASONE 250.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORMOFLO 6 MCG/250 MCG TRANSCAPINR 259.5 for 30 TRANSCAPSFLUTICASONE 250.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORMOFLO 6MCG/100MCG TRANSCAPINR 143.5 for 30 TRANSCAPSFLUTICASONE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORMOFLO 6MCG/125MCG TRANSHALERINR 382 for 120 MDI TRANSHALERFLUTICASONE 125.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORMOFLO 6MCG/200MCG TRANSCAPINR 137 for 30 TRANSCAPSFLUTICASONE 200.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORMOFLO 6MCG/250MCG TRANSHALERINR 509 for 120 MDI TRANSHALERFLUTICASONE 250.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORMOFLO 6MCG/50MCG INHINR 476 for 50 MDI INHALERFLUTICASONE 50.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORMOFLO FORTE 12 MCG/500 MCG TRANSCAPINR 322 for 30 TRANSCAPSFLUTICASONE 500.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 12.0 MCG
FORMOFLO TRANSCAPSINR 277.5 for 30 TRANSCAPSFLUTICASONE 250 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6 MCG
FORMOSONE 25MG/0.6MG NOVOCARTINR 365.72 for 1 MDI NOVOCARTFORMOTEROL 25.0 MG, FLUTICASONE 0.6 MG
FORMOSONE 6MCG/100MCG RESPICAPINR 115.83 for 30 RESPICAPSFLUTICASONE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORMOSONE 6MCG/250MCG INHINR 498 for 120 MDI INHALERFLUTICASONE 250.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORMOSONE 6MCG/250MCG NOVOCARTINR 380 for 100 MDI NOVOCARTFLUTICASONE 250.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORMOSONE 6MCG/250MCG RESPICAPINR 269 for 30 RESPICAPSFLUTICASONE 250.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FORMOSONE FORTE 0.012MG/0.5MG RESPICAPINR 349 for 30 RESPICAPSFLUTICASONE 0.5 MG, FORMOTEROL 0.012 MG
FORMOSONE HFA 6 MCG/125 MCG INHINR 365 for 120 MDI INHALERFLUTICASONE 125.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FULLHALE 6MCG/125MCG INHINR 305 for 120 MDI INHALERFLUTICASONE 125.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
FULLHALE 6MCG/250MCG INHINR 410 for 120 MDI INHALERFLUTICASONE 250.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
MAXIFLO 6MCG/100MCG ROTACAPINR 167 for 30 ROTACAPSFLUTICASONE 100.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
MAXIFLO 6MCG/125MCG INHINR 370 for 120 MDI INHALERFLUTICASONE 125.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
MAXIFLO 6MCG/250MCG INHINR 510 for 120 MDI INHALERFLUTICASONE 250.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
MAXIFLO FORTE ROTACAPINR 350.5 for 30 ROTACAPSFLUTICASONE 500 MCG, FORMOTEROL 12 MCG
MAXIFLO INHINR 510 for 120MDI INHALERFLUTICASONE 250 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6 MCG
QUIKHALE FF 6 MCG/250 MCG CAPINR 238 for 30 CAPSULESFLUTICASONE 250.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG
QUIKHALE FF 6 MCG/250 MCG INHINR 463 for 120 MDI INHALERFLUTICASONE 250.0 MCG, FORMOTEROL 6.0 MCG