SYMBICORT TURBUHALER 4.5+160MCG is a combination of Budesonide and Formoterol which belongs to the group of medicines called Inhaled Corticosteroids and Long-acting Beta-adrenergic agonists respectively. It is used to prevent and control symptoms of asthma (condition in which the airways become narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus and causes breathing difficulty) such as wheezing in adults and in children (above 6 years of age).
SYMBICORT TURBUHALER 4.5+160MCG is also used to treat symptoms such as breathing difficulties as well as to reduce the number of flare ups in patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (including chronic bronchitis and emphysema). Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of diseases that causes airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. SYMBICORT TURBUHALER 4.5+160MCG should not be used as rescue therapy for the treatment of acute episodes of bronchospasm or for the relief of acute symptoms.
SYMBICORT TURBUHALER 4.5+160MCG is not recommended to treat sudden severe symptoms of asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or in cases when asthma is adequately controlled on low or medium dose inhaled corticosteroids. SYMBICORT TURBUHALER 4.5+160MCG should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment, fits, thyroid problems or diabetes. Before using SYMBICORT TURBUHALER 4.5+160MCG, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
SYMBICORT TURBUHALER 4.5+160MCG is not recommended for use in children (less than 6 years of age) and it should be used with caution in children (above 6 years of age). Also, caution should be exercised in elderly patients (aged 65 years and above) particularly with heart diseases.
Before using SYMBICORT TURBUHALER 4.5+160MCG, your doctor might advise you to perform certain respiratory tests to assess the severity of respiratory disorder and airflow in the lungs. The common side effects associated with the use of SYMBICORT TURBUHALER 4.5+160MCG are throat pain and irritation, flu, nasal congestion, fungal infection (thrush) in the mouth and throat, headache, and vomiting. Consult your doctor if any of the symptom worsens.