Dulera
Formulated to manage asthma to alleviate respiratory distress.
- Category
- Respiratory Health
- Active ingredients
- Mometasone · Formoterol
- Route
- Inhalation use
- Form
- Inhalation powder
- Strengths
- 6/200mcg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Prescription rules on Dulera vary by country.
Dulera details
- Condition
- Asthma
- Alternative names
- Fostair; Symbicort
- Therapeutic class
- Inhaled Corticosteroid; Long-acting Beta2-agonist
- Pharmacological class
- Corticosteroid; Beta2-adrenoceptor agonist
- Minor side effects
- headache; nasopharyngitis; sinusitis
- Moderate side effects
- oral candidiasis; tremor
- Dosage forms
- Inhalation powder
- Administration route
- Inhalation use
- Patient summary
- formulated to manage asthma to alleviate respiratory distress.
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Originator
- Merck & Co
- Onset Time
- 5–15 minutes
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 30°C. Keep inhaler protected from moisture.
- Drug interactions
- beta-blockers; cytochrome p450 inhibitors
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to corticosteroids; hypersensitivity to formoterol; acute asthma attack
Precautions and warnings
rinse mouth after use to prevent oral candida; monitor for systemic corticosteroid effects; use with care in patients with cardiac disorders
Serious side effects
paradoxical bronchospasm, requires immediate medical attention; anaphylactic reactions, requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
This combination contains an inhaled corticosteroid that reduces airway inflammation and a long-acting beta2-agonist that dilates the bronchial passages, facilitating easier airflow to the lungs.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: use only if clearly necessary. Breastfeeding: caution advised; consult a specialist.
What you will receive
Dulera is the originator brand name, made by Merck & Co. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Merck & Co and do not ship the original Dulera.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Mometasone / Formoterol) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Dulera
Dulera includes the active ingredients Mometasone and Formoterol, used for the maintenance treatment of asthma. Similar products are sold as Fostair and Symbicort, available as an inhaler in the 6/200mcg strength. Merck & Co supplies this product for individuals requiring consistent daily care.
Buying Dulera online
Dulera is registered across 13 markets including Japan, the UAE and Singapore, with availability also in Hong Kong, Thailand and Malaysia. Generic versions of Mometasone and Formoterol are often more affordable than the original brand, assisting expats and residents who are living far from a major pharmacy. This product can be ordered online for reliable delivery across these regions.