Symbicort Inhaler: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Symbicort Inhaler
| Generic name | budesonide / formoterol fumarate dihydrate |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Inhaled corticosteroid / LABA |
| Forms | Inhalation aerosol (metered-dose inhaler), Turbuhaler (dry powder inhaler) |
Symbicort is a combination inhaler that contains two medicines, budesonide and formoterol, used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is a controller medicine, not a rescue inhaler for sudden symptoms.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.