About budesonide + formterol
Inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting bronchodilator
Used for
- Asthma maintenance treatment
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) maintenance treatment
Usual adult dose
Asthma: usually 1 inhalation twice daily; some adults use it for symptom relief as prescribed. COPD: usually 2 inhalations twice daily.
Usual dose in children
Asthma, ages 6–11: usually 1 inhalation twice daily. For ages 12 and older, adult dosing may apply.
Common side effects
- Oral thrush
- Hoarse voice or throat irritation
- Headache
- Tremor or palpitations
Important warnings
- Rinse mouth with water and spit after regular doses to reduce thrush risk.
- Not for sudden severe breathing difficulty unless prescribed as a reliever.
- Do not stop regular treatment abruptly without medical guidance.
- Seek urgent care for worsening breathing or allergic swelling.
Pregnancy
Use when needed for asthma control; discuss treatment with a healthcare professional. Uncontrolled asthma can harm pregnancy.
Breastfeeding
Budesonide is generally compatible with breastfeeding; available information on formoterol is limited.
Interactions
- Beta-blockers may reduce formoterol’s effect or worsen breathing.
- Some antifungals and antibiotics can increase budesonide exposure.
- Other medicines that prolong heart rhythm may increase abnormal rhythm risk.
- Other corticosteroids or stimulants may increase side effects.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.