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Fostair 100/6 TM
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Active ingredients: beclometasone + formoterol
Pack: Fostair 100/6 inhalation, 120 actuations, aerosol can
Brand name
(ARTG)
: FOSTAIR 100/6 beclometasone dipropionate 100 microgram and formoterol fumarate dihydrate 6 microgram pressurised inhalation solutionDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Asthma FOSTAIR is indicated in adults (18 years and older) in the treatment of asthma where use of a combination product (inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta2-agonist) is appropriate: - patients not adequately controlled with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and 'as needed' inhaled rapid-acting beta2-agonist or - patients already adequately controlled on both ICS and long-acting beta2-agonists (LABA). (See section 4.2 DOSE AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION for treatment approaches). COPD (FOSTAIR 100/6 only) Symptomatic treatment of adults with severe COPD (FEV1 less than 50% predicted normal) and a history of repeated exacerbations, who have significant symptoms despite regular therapy with long-acting bronchodilators.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Inhalation, pressurised
- Inhalation
- An aluminium canister with metering valve and light purplish-red polypropylene actuator with a dark purplish-red cap and a dose counter or dose indicator
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Shelf lifetime is 17 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 x 120 actuations 1 x180 actuations 2 x120 actuations pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on November, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient beclometasone + formoterol
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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