Foster Inhaler 200mcg / 6mcg

About Foster Inhaler 200mcg / 6mcg

Foster Inhaler 200mcg / 6mcg Uses

• Maintenance treatment of asthma when an inhaled corticosteroid alone is not enough
• Maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with a history of frequent flare ups
• Long term control of persistent symptoms like wheezing, chest tightness, and breathlessness
• Reduces the frequency of asthma and COPD exacerbations
• Used when a patient needs both an inhaled corticosteroid and a long acting bronchodilator together

Foster Inhaler 200mcg / 6mcg Benefits

• Combines an inhaled corticosteroid and a long acting beta2 agonist in a single device
• Reduces airway inflammation while relaxing bronchial muscles for faster relief
• Improves lung function and lowers the need for a rescue inhaler
• Helps prevent nighttime and early morning breathing symptoms
• Extrafine particle formulation supports better deposition in the lower airways

What Experts Say

Pulmonologists describe Foster Inhaler as a fixed dose combination pairing an inhaled corticosteroid with a long acting beta2 agonist. Beclometasone dipropionate reduces airway inflammation, while formoterol fumarate relaxes bronchial muscle within minutes. This dual action suits patients whose asthma or COPD symptoms are not controlled by a corticosteroid alone.

Clinicians often prefer combination inhalers because they simplify treatment for patients who would otherwise need two separate devices. Better adherence usually follows when one inhaler covers both anti inflammatory and bronchodilator needs. The extrafine particle formulation lets medicine reach smaller airways that larger particle inhalers may miss, useful for persistent lower airway inflammation.

Respiratory specialists caution that this inhaler is a maintenance therapy, not a rescue treatment for sudden breathlessness. Patients are advised to keep a separate fast acting reliever inhaler on hand for acute symptoms. Regular follow up lets the treating doctor adjust dosing based on symptom control and lung function tests.

Drug Class

• Inhaled corticosteroid and long acting beta2 agonist combination
• Anti asthmatic and anti COPD respiratory therapy

Foster Inhaler 200mcg / 6mcg formula

• Beclometasone Dipropionate 200mcg + Formoterol Fumarate 6mcg

Available forms

• Inhaler

How to use Foster Inhaler 200mcg / 6mcg?

• Shake the inhaler well before each use
• Remove the cap and breathe out fully, away from the mouthpiece
• Place the mouthpiece between your teeth and close your lips around it
• Press down on the canister while breathing in slowly and deeply
• Hold your breath for about 10 seconds, then breathe out slowly
• Wait about 30 seconds before taking a second puff if one is prescribed
• Rinse your mouth with water after each use to lower the risk of oral thrush
• Use only the number of puffs your doctor has prescribed each day

Drug Interactions

• Beta blockers: May reduce the effectiveness of formoterol and worsen breathing symptoms
• Other long acting beta agonists: Avoid combining with other LABA inhalers to prevent overdose effects
• Diuretics: Combined use may increase the risk of low blood potassium
• CYP3A4 inhibitors: Drugs like ketoconazole and ritonavir can raise formoterol levels in the body
• MAO inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants: May increase the risk of cardiovascular side effects

Risks and warnings

• Not a rescue inhaler: Foster will not relieve a sudden asthma attack and a fast acting reliever should be kept on hand
• Oral thrush: Long term corticosteroid use can cause a fungal infection of the mouth and throat
• Cardiac caution: Use carefully in patients with irregular heartbeat or uncontrolled high blood pressure
• Blood sugar changes: Formoterol can raise blood sugar, so diabetic patients need closer monitoring
• Adrenal suppression: Prolonged high dose use may reduce the body's natural cortisol production
• Pregnancy: Use only if clearly needed and under a doctor's supervision
• Children: Dosing in young children should be confirmed by a pediatric specialist

Foster Inhaler 200mcg / 6mcg Side Effects

• Throat irritation or dryness
• Hoarse voice
• Headache
• Oral thrush
• Mild tremors
• Palpitations or fast heartbeat
• Muscle cramps
• Rare severe allergic reaction with swelling or difficulty breathing
• Rare paradoxical bronchospasm, which means worsened wheezing right after a dose

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25°C, away from direct sunlight and heat
• Do not puncture, break, or burn the canister, even when it appears empty
• Keep away from open flame
• Do not refrigerate or freeze the inhaler
• Keep out of reach of children
• Check the dose counter and discard the inhaler once the labeled number of actuations is used