Formonide Hfa 6Mcg/400Mcg 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

Hi, lybrate-user.
See asthma is an allergic disorder & depends on individual's allergic characteristics.
How long one should continue inhalers differs in each individual.
For asthma control, right inhaler, in right dose, regularly, via right technique is necessary.
If you are taking it like that, & still symptomatic, consult a good chest physician to rule out other allergic chest conditions (e. G. Abpa etc.).
Do chest xray, pulmonary function test.
& then continue medicin...more

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
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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.