Who manufactures Fostair?

UK-based Trinity Chiesi Pharmaceuticals has launched Fostair, the first and only metered-dose inhaler combining belcometasone dipropionate and formoterol fumarate dihydrate, in its domestic market for the regular treatment of adults with asthma requiring treatment with a combination of inhaled corticosteroids and long- …

Can I buy Fostair online?

You can buy Fostair online, along with other treatments for asthma and COPD, from HealthExpress. Our service is all-inclusive; one payment includes consultation, prescription and delivery. Start a consultation today to provide our doctors with the information they need to make a safe prescribing decision.

What is the strongest Fostair inhaler?

The maximum daily dose is 4 inhalations. Fostair 200/6 should be used as maintenance therapy only. A lower strength (Fostair 100/6) is available for maintenance and reliever therapy. Patients should be advised to have their separate short-acting bronchodilator available for rescue use at all times.

Is Fostair for severe asthma?

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.

Is Fostair for asthma or COPD?

What is Fostair used for? Fostair inhaler and Fostair NEXThaler are combination corticosteroid and bronchodilator inhalers that are used to reduce inflammation in the lungs and open up the airways in people with asthma or COPD.

What is the difference between Symbicort and Fostair?

Fostair® was not inferior to Symbicort® (95% CI -0.052, 0.048) and superior to Oxis® (p = 0.046). There was no statistically significant difference in the overall rate of COPD exacerbations/patient/year in the three groups (0.414, 0.423 and 0.431).

What is the pink asthma pump called?

Fostair is a pink asthma inhaler, and can be used as both a reliever and preventer inhaler. Fostair can be used daily to prevent asthma symptoms, and can also be used to relieve the symptoms of asthma when they happen.

Does fostair 200 6 contain steroids?

Fostair inhalers contain two active ingredients, a corticosteroid called beclometasone dipropionate and a bronchodilator called formoterol fumarate. Corticosteroids are hormones that are produced naturally by the adrenal glands.

Why have I been prescribed fostair?

Fostair is indicated in the regular treatment of asthma in adult patients in whom: asthma is not adequately controlled by using inhaled corticosteroids and “as needed” short-acting bronchodilators or. asthma is responding well to treatment with both corticosteroids and long-acting bronchodilators.

What is the pink asthma pump for?

Fostair is a pink asthma inhaler, and can be used as both a reliever and preventer inhaler. Fostair can be used daily to prevent asthma symptoms, and can also be used to relieve the symptoms of asthma when they happen. It works by relaxing the muscles in your airways, while also reducing swelling and inflammation.

Why have I been prescribed Fostair?

What is fostair used to treat?

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

Is fostair safe for children?

Fostair should not be used in children and adolescent less than 18 years old. Other medicines and Fostair: Tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you are taking, have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. This is because Fostair may affect the way some other medicines work.

How to store fostair inhaler?

How to store Fostair Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Store in a refrigerator (2-8°C) for a maximum of 18 months. Do not use this medicine beyond 3 months from the date you get the inhaler from your pharmacist and never use after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and label after Exp.

What is the Chiesi group doing to ensure the safety of employees?

Dedicated teams across our network are taking measures to protect the continuous supply of our medicines in all countries and implemented strict guidelines to ensure the safety of all employees across the Chiesi Group in line with government policies and needs and following the WHO recommendations.