Brand name: Foradile TM
Active ingredients: formoterol (eformoterol)
What it is used for
For long-term, regular treatment of reversible airways obstruction in asthma (including nocturnal asthma and exercised-induced asthma) in patients aged 5 years or more who are receiving inhaled or oral corticosteroids. It should not be used in patients whose asthma can be managed by occasional use of short-acting inhaled beta-2 agonists. INDICATIONS AS AT 27 MARCH 2001: For the long-term regular treatment of reversible airways obstruction in asthma (including nocturnal asthma and exercise-induced asthma) in patients aged 5 years or more who are receiving inhaled or oral corticosteroids. It should not be used in patients whose asthma can be managed by occasional use of short-acting inhaled beta-2 agonists. For the prophylaxis and treatment of bronchoconstriction in patients with reversible or irreversible chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Inhalation.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Moisture
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
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Visual appearance
a size 3 hard gelatin capsule, colourless transparent body and cap, marked in black ink with "CG" on one part and "FXF" on the other part of the capsule shell; containing a fine, white powder
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Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
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