Symbicort Turbohaler 100mcg, 6mcg Inhalation powder (60 Doses) |

What is Symbicort Turbohaler Indicated For?

Symbicort Turbohaler 100mcg, 60mcg inhalation powder is indicated in the regular treatment of asthma where use of a combination (inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting β2 adrenoceptor agonist) is appropriate in adults, adolescents, and children aged 6 years and older. Symbicort Turbohaler is available for purchase at Drugstore Nigeria, an online pharmacy store in Lagos.

What Is The Composition Of Symbicort Turbohaler?

It contains Budesonide and Formoterol fumarate dihydrate as the active ingredients

Symbicort Turbohaler Dosage

Adults and adolescents (12 years old and older): The recommended maintenance dose of Symbicort Tubohaler is 2 inhalations per day, given either as one inhalation in the morning and evening or take it as 2 inhalations in either the morning or evening.

How To Use Symbicort Tubohaler

• Patients should carefully read the instructions for use in the patient information leaflet which is packed together with each Symbicort Turbohaler inhaler.

• Patients should take an additional inhalation as needed in response to symptoms. If the symptoms persist after a few minutes, an additional inhalation should be taken.

• Not more than 6 inhalations of Symbicort Tubohaler should be taken on any single occasion.

• Patients should breathe in forcefully and deeply through the mouthpiece in order to ensure that an optimal dose is delivered to the lungs.

• Patients should never breathe out through the mouthpiece.

• Patients should replace the cover of the Symbicort Turbohaler after use and rinse their mouth out with water after inhaling the maintenance dose to minimise the risk of oropharyngeal thrush.

What Are The Possible Side Effects Of Using Symbicort Tubohaler?

Possible side effects include;

• Irritation in the throat

• Coughing

• Dysphonia including hoarseness

• Rare Bronchospasm

• Gastrointestinal disorders

• Nausea

• Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders

• Bruises

What Are The Common Side Effects Of Symbicort Tubohaler?

Common side effects include;