Formonide 200 Inhaler Health Feed

It usually given for asthma prophylaxis......it's safe if u use as per ur peditrician's advise n there is no serious long term effects

Its better to have gap of some hours between inhaler doses as other wise there is more chances of its systemic absorption causing its levels higher in blood that can produce side effects such as tremors and low potassium levels etc.

Its the content that matters not the brand. So if its the same contents as what your doctor has advised then you can take them. Do discuss with your doctor.

1. Do saline gargles daily.
2. Whenever possible do steam inhalation also.
3. Cover your nose and mouth with hanky for at least 30 sec when you go in dusty areas also when you go in and out of ac. As our nose is the most sensitive part of our body, when there is temperature difference between two rooms or inside n outside, then if we not protect our nose, it gets affected.
4. Drink hot liquids --hot liquids relieve nasal congestion, prevent dehydration, and soothe the uncomfortably i...more

Hello. homoeopathic treatment is best for periodic cough tendency.. you can consult me online for best Homeopathic treatment.

Hypothyroidism can reduce lung function. By multiple mechanisms
vit d deficiency may have an effect on asthma
overweight common among hypothyroid patients
formoterol can be continued.

Its better to use 200 2 puffs, as the dose of formoterol does not change in the 400 containing inhaler.

Both are long acting ics-laba combination drugs. The only difference being that salmeterol (seroflo) acts a little slower than formoterol (maxiflo).
Side effects range from hypersensitivity, altered taste, oral candidiasis, tachycardia to pneumonias.

There are few like osteoporosis and oral thrush. Gargles after use and use calcium tablets if required. No major side effect.

Dear Lybrate user, relief by inhaler means your bronchioles (small breathing tubes) are closing down due to some reason.
Usually asthma, copd patients experience this phenomenon. You need to undergo a full sputum test (afb, gram's stain and fungus) and a pft for confirmation of diagnosis, meanwhile you can use the inhaler (by spacer) and rinse your mouth with fresh water after use of inhaler.
You can upload the reports on Lybrate for a personalized treatment and advice.
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