Symbicort Inhl

In Depth

Generic Name: BUDESONIDE/FORMOTEROL (4.5 MICROGRAMS) HFA INHALER - ORAL
Pronounced: (byou-DESS-oh-nide/for-MOW-ter-all)

Symbicort Inhl Overdose

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: shaking (tremors), dizziness, fast/irregular heartbeat.

Symbicort Inhl Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Symbicort Inhl Notes

Do not share this medication with others.

Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., pulmonary function tests, morning cortisol levels) may be performed to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.

Learn to use a peak flow meter, use it daily, and promptly report worsening asthma (such as readings in the yellow/red range or increased use of quick-relief inhalers).

Avoid allergens/irritants such as smoke, pollen, pet dander, dust, and molds that may worsen asthma and other breathing problems.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether you should have an annual flu shot.

Symbicort Inhl Storage

Store at room temperature between 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when the labeled number of inhalations have been used, or 3 months after removing from the foil pouch, or when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.