Fomtide 12/200mcg Diskettes 8'S

How To Manage Side Effects

Dry Mouth

Drink plenty of water and fruit juices and consume soft foods with higher water and fibre content. Artificial saliva can be used in case you feel extreme dryness in your mouth. Consult your doctor if your symptom gets worse or persist.

Headache

Rest and relax. Drink plenty of fluids such as water. Apply a pain balm on your forehead if needed. Consult your doctor if your symptom gets worse or persist.

Nausea And Vomiting

Drink lots of electrolytes such as coconut water and fruit juices. Eat simple and light meals throughout the day. Stay away from oil-rich and spicy foods. Consult your doctor if your symptom gets worse or persist.

Sore Throat

Do warm saline or betadine irrigation(gargle) at regular intervals throughout the day. Avoid eating food items that are difficult to swallow. Consult your doctor if your symptom gets worse or persist.

Stomach Pain

Stick to simple meals. Drink enough fluids. Avoid eating oily, fried, or spicy foods. Take adequate rest. Consult your doctor if your symptom gets worse or persist.

Warning & Precautions

Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES is generally not recommended for use during pregnancy or for those who are planning pregnancy due to a lack of safety data. Inform your doctor if you get pregnant in between the course of management with FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES before discontinuing the medicine. 

Breastfeeding

Consult your doctor

FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES is not recommended to use in breastfeeding mothers unless the expected benefit to the mother is greater than any possible risk to the child. Consult your doctor before using FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES.

Driving and Using Machines

Use with Caution

FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES has no or negligible effect on your efficiency to drive and operate machines. Consult your doctor before using FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES.

Kidney

Contraindicated

FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES is not recommended to use in patients with kidney diseases due to a lack of safety data. However, consult your doctor before using FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES.

Liver

Use with Caution

FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES should be used with caution in patients diagnosed with liver diseases. Consult your doctor before using FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES.

Allergy

Contraindicated

Do not use FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES if you are allergic to budesonide, formoterol, or any other ingredients in this medicine. Consult your doctor before receiving FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES.

Lungs

Contraindicated

FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES is not recommended to use for managing asthma, bronchospasm and COPD induced by exercise as well as for acute episodes of asthma or COPD where intensive measures are required. Consult your doctor before using FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES.

Heart Disease

Consult your doctor

FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases such as coronary insufficiency (coronary artery fails to pump enough blood), irregular heartbeat, increased blood pressure, hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (thickened heart muscles), heart valve disease, the low blood supply to heart, heart failure. Consult your doctor before using FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES.

Use In Pediatrics

Consult your doctor

FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES is not recommended to use in children below 6 years of age due to lack of safety data. Consult your doctor before receiving FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES. FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES should be used with caution in children above 6 years of age. Your doctor will monitor the height and growth of children while using FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES. Consult your doctor for advice.

Use In Geriatrics

Use with Caution

FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES is used with caution in elderly people with heart diseases. Consult doctor before using FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES.

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug Interactions:

Before using FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines

• ketoconazole, itraconazole, voriconazole, posaconazole (medicines used to manage fungal infection)
• clarithromycin, telithromycin (medicines used to manage bacterial infection)
• nefazodone (medicine used to manage depression)
• HIV protease inhibitors such as indinavir, ritonavir (medicines used to manage HIV)
• monoamine oxidase inhibitors such as isocarboxazid, phenelzine and tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline, desipramine (medicines used to manage depression) 
• beta blockers (Ex. atenolol, labetalol, propranolol), loop diuretics (Ex. bumetanide, furosemide) thiazide diuretics (Ex. chlorothiazide, chlorthalidone, hydrochlorothiazide) (medicines used to manage high blood pressure)
• terfenadine (medicine used to manage allergy)
• quinidine, disopyramide, procainamide (medicines used to manage heart diseases)
• phenothiazines (EX. Chlorpromazine) (medicine used to manage mental disorders)
• salmeterol, formoterol fumarate, arformoterol tartrate (medicines used to manage asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
• any other vitamin supplements, herbal medicines, over the counter medicines

Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally use more FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdosage are fits, pain in chest, variation in blood pressure, increased heart rate, nervousness, headache, tremor, palpitations, muscle pain, nausea, dizziness, sleep disturbances, metabolic acidosis, increased blood sugar and decreased potassium levels and in extreme rare conditions it may cause cardiac arrest and even death.

Synopsis

More Information

• Keep FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES out of reach from children
• Store FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES at room temperature

FAQs About FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES

Q: What is FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES used for?

A: FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES is used in adults and children above 6 years for the regular management of asthma (narrowing of airways with coughing, wheezing, difficulty to breath etc.) and moderate to severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD- inflammation of lung) with frequent symptoms and a history of recurrent exacerbations. Consult your doctor before using FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES.

Q: How does FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES work?

A: FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES contains Budesonide and Formoterol. Budesonide helps to decrease inflammation in the lungs whereas formoterol acts as a bronchodilator that helps the muscles around the airways in the lungs to relax. Together they help to ease breathing problems as well as manage symptoms such as wheezing, cough, chest tightness, and shortness of breath due to asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases.

Q: What are the most common side effects of using FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES?

A: The most common side effects of using FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES in adults include muscle pain, difficulty sleeping, palpitations, increased heart rate, increased levels of blood sugar, decreased levels of potassium etc. Consult your doctor if any of your side effects get worse or persist.

Q: Is it safe to use FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES during pregnancy?

A: FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES is not recommended to use in pregnancy due to the lack of safety data. Consult a doctor before using FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES.

Q: Is it safe to use FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES for the management of asthma in children?

A: FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES is not recommended to use in children below 6 years of age due to a lack of safety data. Consult your doctor before receiving FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES. FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES should be used with caution in children above 6 years of age. Your doctor will monitor the height and growth of children while using FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES. Consult your doctor for advice.

Q: How to manage getting a fungal infection (thrush) in the mouth and throat while using FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES?

A: Use FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES only when advised by your doctor. Do not self-medicate. Rinse your mouth with water and spit the water out after each dose of FOMTIDE 12/200MCG DISKETTES. Do not swallow the water. Gargle regularly and maintain good oral hygiene.

References

1. KD Tripathi. Drugs for bronchial asthma and cough. Essentials of Medical Pharmacology.  Seventh edition Page-224, 230 and 231.

2. O’Byrne, Paul M., J. Mark F, Eric D. Bateman, Peter J. Barnes, Nanshan Zhong, Christina Keen, Carin Jorup, Rosa Lamarca, Stefan I and Helen K. R. Inhaled combined budesonide–formoterol as needed in mild asthma. The New England Journal of Medicine. [Published on 17th May 2018] [Accessed on 29th October 2022] https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmoa1715274

3. Budesonide+ Formoterol. Cipla Med. [Revised in July 2022] [Accessed on 29th October 2022] https://ciplamed.com/content/foracort-inhaler

4. Budesonide+ Formoterol. Cipla Med. [Revised in October 2019] [Accessed on 29th October 2022] https://ciplamed.com/content/foracort-respules

5. Budesonide+ Formoterol. Cipla Med. [Revised in July 2022] [Accessed on 29th October 2022] https://ciplamed.com/content/foracort-rotacaps

6. Budesonide+ Formoterol. Cipla Med. [Revised in February 2022] [Accessed on 29th October 2022] https://ciplamed.com/content/foracort-synchrobreathe

7. Budesonide+ Formoterol. Leeford pharma. [Accessed on 29th October 2022] https://www.leeford.in/product/484/weldinide-f-respule

Useful Diagnostic Tests

• Absolute Eosinophil Count
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Author Details

Written By Dr. Dhivakaran R - BDS

Reviewed For Accuracy By Dr. Rajnikant - MBBS, MD (Physiology)

Last updated on 09 Feb 2023 | 05:37 PM(IST)