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Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

Symbicort (budesonide and formoterol fumarate dihydrate) is used to prevent bronchospasm in people with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Symbicort is a combination of budesonide, a steroid, and formoterol, a long-acting bronchodilator. Common side effects include headache, throat irritation, or stomach upset.

For patients 12 years of age and older, the dosage of Symbicort is 2 inhalations twice daily (morning and evening, approximately 12 hours apart). Symbicort may interact with antibiotics, antifungal medication, MAO inhibitor, antidepressants, beta-blockers, or diuretics (water pills). Tell your doctor all medications you are taking. During pregnancy, Symbicort should be used only when prescribed. Budesonide passes into breast milk. It is unknown if formoterol passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

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Symbicort Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

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Maintenance Treatment of Asthma

SYMBICORT (budesonide and formoterol fumarate dihydrate) is indicated for the long-term, twice-daily, maintenance treatment of asthma in patients 12 years of age and older.

Long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonists may increase the risk of asthma-related death [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]. One of the active ingredients of SYMBICORT (budesonide and formoterol fumarate dihydrate) is formoterol, a long-acting beta2-agonist, therefore, when treating patients with asthma, SYMBICORT (budesonide and formoter...

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What is Patient information?

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Symbicort Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

  • worsening asthma symptoms;
  • chest pain, fast or pounding heartbeats, tremors, nervousness;
  • wheezing, throat irritation, choking, or other breathing problems after using this medication;
  • signs of infection such as fever, chills, sore throat, flu symptoms, easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;
    • ...

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What is Consumer information?

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Symbicort Consumer Information: Uses

This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (such as COPD). It contains 2 medications: budesonide and formoterol. Budesonide belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. Formoterol belongs to the class of drugs known as long-acting beta agonists. It works by opening airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school.

This medication must be used regularl...

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