Symbicort Turbuhaler: Asthma and COPD Control

A combination inhaler that is used to control and prevent the symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Symbicort Turbuhaler FAQ

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Does Symbicort turbuhaler have a dose counter?

The Symbicort brand of turbuhaler has a dose counter which counts down from 120, the last 20 doses appear in red. Other turbuhalers have a clear window. A red dot appears in the window on the side of the turbuhaler when there are only 20 doses left.

What is Symbicort used for?

Symbicort is inhaled into the lungs for the treatment of COPD or asthma. However, it should be used only if your doctor decides that your asthma is not well controlled with a long-term asthma-control medicine, like an inhaled corticosteroid. More importantly, it is not recommended for children and adults who have sudden asthma symptoms.

How do I use a turbuhaler?

Using your inhaler (puffer) properly is important when you have asthma or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). This short video shows you how to use a Turbuhaler. A Turbuhaler is used with a number of different medications. These include: Keep inhaler upright while twisting grip at the base: twist around and then back until click is heard

What is Symbicort turbohaler?

Symbicort Turbohaler is an inhaler that is used to treat asthma in adults, adolescents and children aged 6 years and older. It contains two different medicines: budesonide and formoterol fumarate dihydrate. Budesonide belongs to a group of medicines called ‘corticosteroids’.

How does Symbicort turbohaler 200/6 work?

Symbicort Turbohaler 200/6 contains both a reliever (formoterol) which works quickly and a preventer (budesonide) in one inhaler. 1. Just like a Blue Reliever Inhaler, you can use your inhaler for fast relief of asthma symptoms. 2. Your inhaler also reduces and inflammation in your helps prevent asthma symptoms from happening.

Do you use Symbicort turbohaler every day?

They use Symbicort Turbohaler every day. This helps to prevent asthma symptoms from happening. They use their ‘reliever inhaler’ when they get asthma symptoms, to make it easier to breathe again. Some people are prescribed Symbicort Turbohaler as their only asthma inhaler. They use Symbicort Turbohaler every day.

What is Symbiot turbuhaler used for?

SYMBICORT TURBUHALER Anti-inflammatory Reliever Therapy: in patients with mild persistent asthma, SYMBICORT 200 TURBUHALER is taken as needed for relief of asthma symptoms when they occur. SYMBICORT TURBUHALER has not been evaluated in patients whose asthma can be managed by occasional use of a rapid onset, short duration, inhaled beta2-agonist.