Fostair

Asthma

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Fostair

Asthma
From£43.99
  • Medication features

    Fostair Inhaler is a combination treatment that is used to treat respiratory diseases such as asthma and COPD. Fostair is used to open up the airways for easier breathing and reduce inflammation of the lungs. Used for the relief and prevention of asthma attacks, Fostair treats respiratory diseases with its two active ingredients; beclometasone and fumarate.

    • Two active ingredients
    • Long acting
    • Twice daily dosage system

Overview

NOTE: After selecting this product, you will need to complete a short assessment, so we can make sure this medication is suitable for you. Pricing is provided as a reference only. The final decision on issuing this medication remains with our Prescriber / Pharmacist.

Fostair Inhalers, or better known as the Pink Asthma Inhaler are a prescription only medication.

They're a combination asthma treatment that is used to treat and prevent asthma attacks AND relieve asthma symptoms, particularly in adults.

It contains two active ingredients - beclometasone dipropionate and formoterol fumarate dihydrate:

  • Beclometasone dipropionate, a corticosteroid, is an anti-inflammatory that works by reducing irritation and swelling in the lungs. Corticosteroids are used on a regular basis to suppress the immune system which is pivotal to treat the symptoms and complications of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). 
  • Formoterol fumarate dihydrate is a muscle relaxant which allows the lungs to dilate, meaning the patient can breathe easier. It belongs to a family of drugs called Long Acting Bronchodilators (LABA).
    Both these active ingredients combined in the Fostair Inhaler will give the patient relief of asthma and COPD symptoms for long periods of time.

Dosage

This combination inhaler is usually taken as a regular twice a day dose.

You can buy Fostair inhaler online at Pharmacy Online after you have completed an online consultation with our team.

FAQ

  • What is Fostair pink inhaler?

    Fostair inhaler is the pink asthma inhaler that is used to treat asthma and COPD patients. It's a combination of inhaled corticosteroids beclomethasone dipropionate and formoterol fumarate dihydrate, a long acting bronchodilator.

    Beclometasone dipropionate is a steroid that helps protect the body from developing asthma symptoms. While symptoms may still occur while using the inhaler, they will be significantly reduced.

    Formoterol is a long acting bronchodilator that helps open up the airways and relax the muscles for up to 12 hours. It normally works within 1-3 minutes of inhalation.

    The medicine is delivered directly to the lungs. Because the pink fostair inhaler is a combination inhaler, the patient does not require a separate reliever inhaler and a preventer inhaler.

  • How often should I use Fostair Inhaler?

    It all depends on what the doctor recommends for you when using the Fostair Inhaler.

    Usually, the Fostair dosage is either one puff twice a day, or two puffs twice a day. On occasion, a higher dose of Fostair Inhaler can be used, but this is strictly under the doctor's supervision.

    If using the medicine as a reliever inhaler and preventer inhaler, the recommended dose is one puff, two times a day, with an additional six puffs to relieve symptoms if required.

    Maximum daily dose is eight puffs.

  • How long does Fostair inhaler take to work?

    If using fostair inhalers as a quick acting reliever inhaler, the formoterol starts to work within 1-3 minutes.

  • Can I use Fostair Inhaler more than the stated dose?

    We wouldn't recommend using Fostair Inhaler more than the stated dose. 

    If you do require more than the stated Fostair dosage then this could mean that your respiratory disease isn't being managed, and is labelled as uncontrolled.

    If you're taking more than the optimal dose, we recommend you make an appointment to discuss your Fostair Inhaler usage with your GP. As you might need to consider other inhaler treatments.

  • Is Fostair inhaler a reliever inhaler?

    Fostair inhalers are combination inhalers - they're both a reliever inhaler and a preventer inhaler.

  • Does Fostair inhaler relieve asthma symptoms?

    Fostair inhalers are reliever inhalers that not only relieve asthma symptoms, but they also treat asthma and the underlying causes of asthma with every puff.

  • Does Fostair work for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

    Fostair inhalers can be used to treat symptoms of severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It's particularly beneficial for people who suffer with repeated breathlessness or shortness of breath.

Side Effects

Like all medicines, Fostair can carry a risk of side effects.

For Fostair the most common side effects include:

  • Hoarseness
  • Sore throat
  • Fungal infections such as oral thrush
  • Headache.

Other side effects can be experienced but this is classified as rare. If you experience any side effects, speak to your doctor immediately.

For a full list please refer to the Patient Information leaflet. 

Other

Info Leaflet

Before taking any medicines, regardless of whether they are over the counter or prescription-only, it is essential always to read the patient information leaflet.

Fostair Inhaler Patient Information Leaflet

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