SYMBICORT TURBUHALER 160/4.5 mcg / سيمبيكورت تيربوهيلر 160/4.5

SYMBICORT®

TURBUHALER®

Budesonide and eformoterol fumarate dihydrate powder for inhalation

Composition:

Each delivered dose contains: budesonide 160 micrograms/inhalation and formoterol fumarate dihydrate 4.5 micrograms/inhalation.

Indication:

Symbicort Turbuhaler is inhaled into the lungs for the treatment of asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Posology and method of administration

A. Symbicort maintenance therapy

Recommended doses:

Adults (18 years and older): 1-2 inhalations twice daily. Some patients may require up to a maximum of 4 inhalations twice daily.

Adolescents (12-17 years): 1-2 inhalations twice daily.

Recommended doses:

Adults (18 years and older): The recommended maintenance dose is 2 inhalations per day, given either as one inhalation in the morning and evening or as 2 inhalations in either the morning or evening. For some patients a maintenance dose of 2 inhalations twice daily may be appropriate. Patients should take 1 additional inhalation as needed in response to symptoms. If symptoms persist after a few minutes, an additional inhalation should be taken. Not more than 6 inhalations should be taken on any single occasion.

COPD

Recommended doses:  Adults: 2 inhalations twice daily.

Contraindication:

Hypersensitivity (allergy) to budesonide, formoterol or lactose (which contains small amounts of milk proteins).

Undesirable effects:

Common adverse reactions, which have been associated with budesonide or formoterol, are Candida infections in the oropharynx, Mild irritation in the throat, coughing, hoarseness, Palpitations, Headache and tremor.