Budesonide / Formoterol
Corticosteroid [EPC]
What it is used for
Use s Temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: • nasal congestion • runny nose • itchy nose • sneezing Clinical selection for Budesonide / Formoterol should follow culture results where relevant, Kenya STG/EML recommendations, and the current product SmPC. Class context: Corticosteroid [EPC]. Confirm site-specific dose, duration and monitoring before prescribing.
Warnings
Warnings Do not use in children under 6 years of age if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients Ask a doctor before use if you have had recent nose ulcers or nose surgery have had a nose injury that has not healed are using a steroid medicine for asthma, allergies or skin rash have an eye infection have or had glaucoma or cataracts When using this product the growth rate of some children may be slower some symptoms may get better on the first day of treatment. It may take up to two weeks of daily use to feel the most symptom relief. do not share this bottle with anyone else as this may spread germs remember to tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including this one Stop use and ask a doctor if you have, or come into contact with someone who has, chickenpox, measles or tuberculosis you have or develop symptoms of an infection such as persistent fever you have any change in vision you have severe or frequent nosebleeds If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Possible side effects
Eyelid oedema, taste disturbance, paradoxical bronchospasm, oropharygeal and conjuctival irritation, muscle cramps, tachycardia, palpitation, fine muscle tremor, headache, periph-eral vasodilation, restlessness, allergic reactions, fear, fatigue, insomnia, dizziness. Throat candidiasis; hoarseness of the voice; throat irritation; paradoxical bronchospasm [discontinue]; adrenal suppression; cataract formation after prolonged use; cutaneous hypersensitivity
Storage
Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.
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