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1,2,3 In the UK, the Symbicort Turbohaler is available in three
Articles Seretide and Symbicort in asthma management Relevant BNF section: 3
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It is also used as a maintenance treatment in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
The other ingredient is formoterol, which is a long-acting beta-2 agonist (LABA) used to open airways in the lungs
PREPARING YOUR SYMBICORT INHALER Take your SYMBICORT inhaler out of the foil pouch
5 is the only strength indicated for the treatment of airflow obstruction in COPD
Generic Symbicort’s price at certain pharmacies is as low as $ 109
It is used to treat two pulmonary conditions: asthma in people 6 years of age and older
Asthma/COPD Rx required
Place middle or index finger on top of canister and thumb underneath the mouthpiece of the inhaler
1,2,3 In children, the use of Symbicort ® is restricted to Symbicort ® Turbohaler 100/6 for maintenance-only therapy
5 in children 6 to less than 12 years of age was evaluated in a clinical program which included: 1) a budesonide dose confirmatory study, 2) a formoterol dose Symbicort contains two ingredients, Formoterol and Budesonide
Inhalers, which contain medications such as beta-2 agonists, inhaled corticosteroids, and long-acting beta-2 agonists, are commonly used to treat chronic bronchitis and severe cases of acute bronchitis
2 GM of budesonide/formoterol at a strength of 160 mcg/4
Both types of inhalers are FDA-approved
This active ingredient works by targeting airway inflammation, which is a key component of asthma Symbicort has an average rating of 6