How much fostair can I take?

If you do not feel better, take another puff. Do not take more than 6 Fostair “reliever” puffs per day. The maximum daily dose of Fostair as your only asthma inhaler is 8 puffs. If you feel you need more puffs each day to control your asthma symptoms, contact your doctor to seek his advice.

What is fostair prescribed for?

Fostair is used to treat asthma in adults. If you are prescribed Fostair it is likely that either: your asthma is not adequately controlled by using inhaled corticosteroids and “as needed” short-acting bronchodilators or. your asthma responds well to both corticosteroids and long-acting bronchodilators.

Can you overdose on Trimbow inhaler?

An overdose of Trimbow may produce signs and symptoms due to the individual component’s actions, including those seen with overdose of other beta2-agonists or anticholinergics and consistent with the known inhaled corticosteroid class effects (see section 4.4).

Can you overdose on fostair?

In case of overdose of formoterol, supportive and symptomatic treatment is indicated. Serious cases should be hospitalised. Use of cardioselective beta-adrenergic blockers may be considered, but only subject to extreme caution since the use of beta-adrenergic blocker medication may provoke bronchospasm.

Can you drink alcohol with fostair inhaler?

The small amount of alcohol in this medicine will not have any noticeable effects. Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Your doctor will give you a regular check-up to make sure you are taking the optimal dose of Fostair.

Can you drink alcohol with Fostair inhaler?

What happens if you take too much Trimbow inhaler?

Can Trimbow make your breathing worse?

There is a risk of worsening shortness of breath and wheezing immediately after using Trimbow and this is known as paradoxical bronchospasm (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people).

What is silent asthma?

Occasionally, people with asthma experience what are known as ‘silent’ symptoms. This is where the signs of the tightening of the airways don’t result in the familiar asthma sounds of wheezing and coughing.

Which inhaler is best for coughing?

Doctors often suggest a bronchodilator spray such as albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin). It’s short acting. So, in addition your doctor might prescribe an inhaled cortico steroid, such as fluticasone (Flovent), triamcinolone (Azmacort) or budesonide (Pulmicort).