Symbicort

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  • Contains / Salt: Formoterol (9 mcg) + Budesonide (320 mcg)
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Symbicort Information

Symbicort is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Inhaler. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Asthma. Secondary and off-label uses of Symbicort have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Symbicort depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Symbicort are Nasopharyngitis, Headache, Back Pain. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Symbicort can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Symbicort are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Symbicort has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Symbicort related warnings talks about Symbicort's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

The section on Symbicort contraindications lists all such conditions.

Additionally, Symbicort may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Symbicort is safe while driving, and is addiction.



Symbicort Benefits & Uses

Symbicort is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Symbicort 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: 2 puff
  • Dosage Form: Inhaler
  • Dosage Route: Inhalational
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: strength 100 mcg budesonide and 6 mcg formoterol in one puff
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Asthma
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 puff
  • Dosage Form: Inhaler
  • Dosage Route: Inhalational
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: strength 80 mcg budesonide and 4.5 mcg formoterol in one puff, above 6 years old can take
Adult
  • Disease: Asthma
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 puff
  • Dosage Form: Inhaler
  • Dosage Route: Inhalational
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: strength 100 mcg budesonide and 6 mcg formoterol in one puff
Geriatric
  • Disease: Asthma
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 puff
  • Dosage Form: Inhaler
  • Dosage Route: Inhalational
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: strength 100 mcg budesonide and 6 mcg formoterol in one puff

Symbicort Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Symbicort safe for pregnant women?


    Symbicort can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Symbicort right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Symbicort safe during breastfeeding?


    Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Symbicort. Immediately discontinue Symbicort if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Symbicort on the Kidneys?


    Symbicort is not harmful for kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Symbicort on the Liver?


    There are no any side effects of Symbicort on the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Symbicort on the Heart?


    Symbicort may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Symbicort with Other Drugs

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

Moderate



Symbicort Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Symbicort

  • Is this Symbicort habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Symbicort is addictive.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Symbicort will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Symbicort only on doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, the use of Symbicort in mental disorders is not effective.

    No

Symbicort Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Symbicort


    It is safe to take Symbicort with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Symbicort


    Consumption of alcohol and Symbicort together may have severe effects on your health.

    Severe


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Perforomist® (formoterol fumarate)

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

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 595-596

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 356-366

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

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Entocort® Ec (budesonide)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Pulmicort Respules™ (budesonide)

Product Description [Internet]: SYMBICORT. AstraZeneca

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