Tioform Respicap

Your doctor will tell you how often you need to use your Tioform Respicap. 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.  If you stop taking it, your COPD may get worse. To get the benefit from this medicine, you need to make sure you get your inhaler technique right, otherwise, it does not work well.

The most common side effects of Tioform Respicap are nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, vomiting, dizziness, nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), and insomnia. If you experience any of these symptoms, 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. If you experience any other symptoms and you are worried about them, consult your doctor.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

• If at any time your breathing gets worse, please contact your doctor or nurse for advice straightaway.
• Do not smoke, as smoking causes irritation and damage to the lungs and will make your condition worse.
• If you have diabetes, you may need to check your blood glucose more frequently, as Tioform Respicap can affect the levels of sugar in your blood. Your doctor will advise you about this.
• Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
• If you are overweight, it is advisable to lose weight. This is because being overweight means that you have to work much harder to breathe in to inflate your lungs.