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Symbicort Inhaler (budesonide/formoterol) is a combination inhaler that is used to prevent and control the symptoms of both asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Budesonide is a corticosteroid that reduces irritation and swelling of the airways. Formoterol is a long-acting beta-agonist that helps to open the airways in your lungs. Symbicort is not a rescue inhaler and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma or bronchospasm attacks.

Always read the medication information and instructions before using this medication.
Always follow your doctor’s directions.

• When using a Symbicort inhaler for the first time, or if it has been dropped or not used in over a week, prime your inhaler by spraying it away from your face.
• Shake your Symbicort inhaler well for five seconds before each inhalation.
• Symbicort is typically taken twice a day, twelve hours apart.
• If your doctor has directed you to take more than one inhalation at a time, or if you also use any other inhalers, wait at least one minute between inhalations. Use Symbicort after any other inhalers.
• Rinse your mouth with water and do not swallow after using Symbicort.
• It may take over a week before your symptoms improve. Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve.
• Symbicort is not a rescue inhaler and should not be used to relieve sudden bronchospasm or asthma attacks.

Make sure to tell your doctor:

• If you have any drug or other allergies.
• If you take any other prescription or over-the-counter medications.
• Your medical history especially of diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, thyroid disorder, liver disease, tuberculosis, seizures, a weak immune system, osteoporosis, glaucoma, cataracts, other vision problems or an electrolyte imbalance such as low potassium levels in the blood.
• If you are pregnant or planning pregnancy. It is not known if Symbicort will harm an unborn baby.
• If you are breast-feeding.
• If you have had any illness or infections over the past several weeks as budesonide may weaken your immune system.

Other information you should also know:

• Symbicort is not an inhaler and will not work fast enough to treat asthma or bronchospasm attack.
• All of your doctors and dentists should be aware if you have used Symbicort or any other corticosteroid in the twelve months prior to any medical or dental procedures.

Common side effects of Symbicort:

• Throat irritation.
• Stomach upset.
• Headaches.

If you have any of the following Symbicort side effects, seek medical help:

• Sudden worsening of breathing problems after using Symbicort. Use your quick-relief inhaler if this happens.
• White patches in your mouth or on your tongue.
• Signs of infection such as fever or persistent sore throat.
• Mental or mood changes.
• Nervousness.
• Raised blood pressure
• Sleeping problems.
• Muscle cramps or shaking.
• Chest pain, fainting, severe dizziness of a heartbeat which is fast, slow or irregular.
• Increased thirst or urination.
• Symptoms of an allergic reaction including difficulty breathing, hives or swelling in your face, lips or throat.

How long does it take Symbicort to work?

It may take over a week of using Symbicort before your symptoms improve.

What else is Symbicort called?

Symbicort is also known as Vannair internationally. Vannair is the same brand name medication with a different name internationally and is not a generic alternative medication. Generic Symbicort is called budesonide/formoterol.