DuoResp Spiromax: Dual Action for Asthma and COPD

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How do I use duoresp spiromax?

Also use DuoResp Spiromax as a ‘reliever inhaler’ to treat asthma symptoms when they happen and to prevent asthma symptoms from happening (for example, when exercising or on exposure to allergens). If you get asthma symptoms, take 1 inhalation and wait a few minutes. If you do not feel better, take another inhalation.

Does duoresp spiromax help with asthma?

DuoResp Spiromax can also be used as a “reliever” when needed to treat your symptoms when your asthma gets worse and when used regularly will help prevent asthma attacks. When used as prescribed, DuoResp Spiromax will help to control your COPD symptoms (i.e. breathing difficulties).

Does duoresp spiromax contain budesonide and formoterol?

DuoResp Spiromax contains two active ingredients in one inhaler budesonide and formoterol (eformoterol) fumarate dihydrate (hereafter referred to as formoterol). Budesonide helps to improve your condition and to prevent asthma attacks from occurring. It is a “preventer” and needs to be taken regularly. Formoterol helps you breathe more easily.

What are the active ingredients in duoresp spiromax?

DUORESP SPIROMAX contains two active ingredients in one inhaler: budesonide and formoterol (eformoterol) fumarate dihydrate (hereafter referred to as formoterol). Budesonide belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids. Budesonide acts directly on your airways to reduce inflammation.

What is in duoresp spiromax?

Contents of the pack and other information DuoResp Spiromax contains two different active substances: budesonide and formoterol fumarate dihydrate. Budesonide belongs to a group of medicines called ‘corticosteroids’ also known as ‘steroids’.

Does duoresp spiromax contain budesonide?

DuoResp Spiromax contains formoterol and budesonide, which have different modes of action and show additive effects in terms of reduction of asthma exacerbations. The specific properties of budesonide and formoterol allow the combination to be used either as maintenance and reliever therapy, or as maintenance treatment of asthma.

Does duoresp spiromax work for asthma?

Your doctor has prescribed this medicine to treat asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). DuoResp Spiromax can be prescribed for asthma in two different ways. You may be prescribed two asthma inhalers: DuoResp Spiromax together with a separate ‘reliever inhaler’ such as salbutamol. Use DuoResp Spiromax every day.

Who should take duoresp spiromax?

DuoResp Spiromax is indicated for use in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older only. Your doctor has prescribed this medicine to treat asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Asthma When used for asthma, your doctor will prescribe DuoResp Spiromax together with a separate ‘reliever inhaler’ such as salbutamol.

What Is DuoResp Spiromax

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DuoResp Spiromax Information

1. https://products.tevauk.com/mediafile/id/52056.pdf