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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.
Forair is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Forair safe for pregnant women?
Forair may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Forair again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Forair safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Forair on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Forair on the Kidneys?
Forair is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Forair on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Forair. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Forair on the Heart?
Forair can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Forair should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Forair unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Forair habit forming or addictive?
Forair is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Forair
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Forair together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Forair
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Forair with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 223-224
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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