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Forair

  • Manufactured by: Zydus Cadila
  • Contains / Salt: Salmeterol (25 mcg) + Fluticasone (250 mcg)

Forair

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  • Manufactured by: Zydus Cadila
  • Contains / Salt: Salmeterol (25 mcg) + Fluticasone (250 mcg)

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Forair Information

Forair is a prescription drug, available for use as Inhaler, Respicaps. Secondary and off-label uses of Forair have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Forair. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Forair are Shortness of Breath, Throat Irritation, Nosebleed. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Forair can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Forair are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Forair is Moderate for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Forair has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Forair related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Forair have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Forair have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Forair is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

  1. Forair Benefits & Uses
  2. Forair Dosage & How to Take
  3. Forair Side Effects
  4. Forair Related Warnings
  5. Severe Interaction of Forair with Other Drugs
  6. Forair Contraindications
  7. Frequently asked Questions about Forair
  8. Forair Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Forair Benefits & Uses

Forair is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

  • Asthma

Other Benefits

  • COPD

Forair Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Asthma
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 puff
  • Dosage Form: Inhaler
  • Dosage Route: Inhalational
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: strength 50 mcg Salmeterol and 500 mcg Fluticasone in 1 puff
Adult
  • Disease: Asthma
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 puff
  • Dosage Form: Inhaler
  • Dosage Route: Inhalational
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: strength 50 mcg Salmeterol and 250 mcg Fluticasone in 1 puff
Geriatric
  • Disease: Asthma
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 puff
  • Dosage Form: Inhaler
  • Dosage Route: Inhalational
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: strength 50 mcg Salmeterol and 250 mcg Fluticasone in 1 puff

Forair Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Forair is used -

Moderate

  • Decreased potassium level in blood

Mild

  • Rash
  • Insomnia
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Nervousness
  • Oropharyngeal pain
  • Muscle cramps or spasms (painful)
  • Tremor

Common

  • Shortness of Breath
  • Throat Irritation
  • Nosebleed (Read More - How to stop a nosebleed)
  • Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
  • Chest tightness
  • Cough
  • Nasal congestion
  • Sneezing
  • Sore throat

Unknown

  • Stomach Upset

Forair Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Forair safe for pregnant women?


    Forair can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Forair, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

  • Is the use of Forair safe during breastfeeding?


    Breastfeeding women can take Forair as it bears very minor side effects for them.

  • What is the effect of Forair on the Kidneys?


    Forair is not harmful for kidneys.

  • What is the effect of Forair on the Liver?


    Forair may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

  • What is the effect of Forair on the Heart?


    You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Forair. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.


Severe Interaction of Forair with Other Drugs

Forair should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Selegiline
  • Selgin Tablet
  • Selgin 10 Tablet
  • Selegiline Tablet
  • Eldepryl Tablet
Itraconazole
  • IT Mac 200 Capsule (4)
  • Itralase 200 Capsule (7)
  • Alcros 200 Capsule
  • Itzhh 200 Capsule
Indinavir
  • Indinavir Capsule
  • Indivan Capsule
  • Indivir Capsule
Clarithromycin
  • Sompraz HP Combipack
  • Crixan Gel 15gm
  • Clariwin Dry Syrup
  • Pantop HP Kit
Ritonavir
  • Lopimune Tablet (60)
  • Synthivan Tablet
  • Empetus Tablet
  • Ritomune 100 Tablet
Ketoconazole
  • Ketostar Soap
  • Danclear Cream 50gm
  • KZ Soap
  • Zocon KZ Shampoo 60ml
Mifepristone
  • Mifty Kit
  • Unwanted Tablet
  • Fibroease 10 Mg Tablet
  • Fibroease 25 Mg Tablet
Amoxicillin,Pantoprazole,Clarithromycin

    Moderate

    Rasagiline
    • Rasalect 1 Tablet
    • Rasalect 0.5 Tablet
    • Relgin 1 Tablet
    • Relgin 0.5 Tablet
    Clarithromycin
    • Sompraz HP Combipack
    • Crixan Gel 15gm
    • Clariwin Dry Syrup
    • Pantop HP Kit
    Ketoconazole
    • Ketostar Soap
    • Danclear Cream 50gm
    • KZ Soap
    • Zocon KZ Shampoo 60ml
    Amitriptyline
    • Maxgalip AT Tablet
    • Neugatrip Tablet
    • Amnuring 10 Tablet SR
    • Amitone 10 Tablet
    Amoxapine
    • Amolox Tablet
    • Demolox 50 Tablet
    • Depilox 100 Mg Tablet
    • Depilox 50 Mg Tablet
    Caffeine
    • Crocin Cold & Flu Max Tablet
    • Sumo Cold Tablet
    • Imol Plus Tablet
    • Saridon Tablet
    Moxifloxacin
    • Milflox 0.5% Eye Drop
    • Milflox 0.3% Eye Drop
    • Moxiflox Eye Drop
    • Moxisurge D Eye Drop
    Acetazolamide
    • Diamox Tablet
    • Iopar SR Capsule
    • P Tablet
    • Acetazolamide 250 Mg Tablet
    Adalimumab
    • Plamumab Injection
    • Adalimumab Injection
    • Exemptia 40 Injection
    • Exemptia 20 Injection
    Metformin
    • Amaryl MV 2mg Tablet SR
    • Glimiprex MF 2/500 Tablet SR
    • Ziglim Plus 2 Tablet
    • Gluconorm PG 1 Tablet PR
    Aspirin
      Losartan,Amlodipine,Hydrochlorothiazide
        Pioglitazone,Glimepiride

          Forair Contraindications

          If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Forair unless your doctor advises you to do so -

          • Asthma
          • Heart Disease
          • Diabetes
          • Glaucoma
          • Hyperthyroidism
          • Liver Disease
          • Thyroid
          • Diabetes
          • Glaucoma
          • Allergy
          • Infections
          • Osteoporosis
          • Liver Disease
          • Cataract
          • Malnutrition
          • Cushing's Syndrome
          • Drug Allergy

          Frequently asked Questions about Forair

          • Is this Forair habit forming or addictive?


            No, you will not get addicted to Forair.

          Forair Interactions with Food and Alcohol

          • Interaction between Food and Forair


            Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Forair, due to a lack of research on this.

          • Interaction between Alcohol and Forair


            Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Forair.


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          This medicine data has been created by -

          Vikas Chauhan

          B.Pharma, Pharmacy
          3 Years of Experience


          References

          US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Serevent Diskus (salmeterol xinafoate)

          KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 223-224

          April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1122-1123

          US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Flonase (fluticasone propionate)

          KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 231

          April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 355-359

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          • 120 mdi Inhaler in 1 Packet
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