Foradil

• If you miss a dose...
  Take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule.

• Storage instructions...
  Store at room temperature, away from heat and moisture. Leave the capsules in the blister pack until needed for use.

What side effects may occur?

Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Foradil.

• Side effects may include:
  Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, anxiety, back pain, bronchitis, chest infection, chest pain, difficulty breathing, difficulty speaking, dizziness, dry mouth, fatigue, fever, headache, high blood sugar, high or low blood pressure, inability to sleep, increased sputum, indigestion, irregular heartbeat, itching, muscle cramps, nausea, nervousness, rash, runny nose, sinusitis, sore throat, stomach upset, tonsillitis, tremor, unwell feeling, upper respiratory and viral infections, worsening of asthma

Why should Foradil Aerolizer not be prescribed?

Foradil cannot be used for acute episodes of asthma that require intensive therapy. You'll also be unable to use Foradil if it gives you an allergic reaction.

Special warnings about Foradil Aerolizer

Your doctor will probably prescribe additional medications for use along with Foradil. Steroid inhalers such as beclomethasone and fluticasone fight inflammation in the airways. Short-acting airway openers such as albuterol relieve acute attacks. Be sure to use these medications exactly as prescribed. Do not change the dosage or stop using them without consulting your doctor.

Be sure to keep track of how often you use your short-acting inhaler for relief of acute asthma symptoms. Your doctor will use this information to help determine how well Foradil is working. Notify your doctor if your symptoms worsen, if you need more inhalations of the short-acting inhaler than usual, or if Foradil seems to be getting less effective. Keep track of your peak flow readings, too. Call your doctor if you notice a drop in this measurement of lung capacity.