Foraprl 100 Inhaler

Your doctor will tell you how often you need to use your inhaler. The effect of this medicine may be noticeable after a few days but will only reach its maximum after a few weeks. This medicine must be used regularly to be effective, so go on taking it even if you don't have any symptoms. That means it’s doing its job. If you stop taking it your symptoms may get worse. This medicine should not be used to relieve sudden shortness of breath. If sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your rescue inhaler. To get the benefit from this medicine you need to make sure you get your inhaler technique right, otherwise, it does not work as well.

The most common side effects include headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, and respiratory tract infection. If you get there, don’t stop taking it but do talk to your doctor. You can prevent some of these symptoms by rinsing your mouth and throat with water or brushing your teeth after using your inhaler. There are other, rarer side effects which can be serious. Talk to your doctor if you're worried about them.

Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

• Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Treatment and prevention of Asthma

• It contains two medicines in one inhaler for control of long term asthma and COPD symptoms.
• It does not relieve sudden symptoms. Always use a rescue inhaler to treat sudden symptoms.
• Tell your doctor immediately if your breathing problem worsens, or if rescue inhaler does not relieve symptoms.
• Do not discontinue unless advised by your doctor.
• Rinse your mouth with water after each use to prevent infections in the mouth and throat.
• Carry your rescue inhaler wherever you go.