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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 1:10 PM IST

About Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's

Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's is a combination medication primarily used to treat and prevent asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Asthma is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty breathing. COPD is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes).

Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's is a combination of two medicines, namely: Formoterol fumarate (bronchodilator) and Fluticasone propionate (corticosteroids). Formoterol fumarate is a long-acting beta-agonist that relaxes the muscles in the airways and increases airflow to the lungs. Thereby making breathing easier by widening the airways. Fluticasone propionate acts by blocking prostaglandin's production (chemical messengers) that cause inflammation (swelling) of the airways. Thereby, it provides relief from sneezing, runny or blocked nose and sinus discomfort. 

Use Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's as advised by the doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration based on your medical condition. The common side effects of Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's include nausea, vomiting, respiratory tract infection, headache, sore throat, cough, bone, muscle or joint pain, increased heart rate, chills, tiredness and noisy breathing. Most of these side effects of Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. 

Do not use Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's to treat sudden severe asthma symptoms or as a rescue inhaler. Please check with your doctor if you are pregnant, currently breastfeeding or taking any other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines. Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's is not recommended for children below five years of age. If you experience severe difficulty in breathing, please consult a doctor immediately so that alternative medicine may be prescribed. Regular monitoring of potassium levels is recommended while taking Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's as it may cause low potassium levels in the blood.

Uses of Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's

Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Medicinal Benefits

Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's is used to treat and prevent respiratory disorders like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's improves pulmonary function and effectively treats and prevents the worsening of emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes). Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's is a combination of Formoterol fumarate and Fluticasone propionate. Formoterol fumarate is a long-acting β₂ agonist and bronchodilator. It relaxes the muscles in the airways and increases airflow to the lungs. It makes breathing easier by widening the airways. Fluticasone propionate belongs to the class of corticosteroids. It acts by blocking prostaglandin's production (chemical messengers) that cause inflammation (swelling) of the airways. Together, Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's helps treat asthma and COPD.

Directions for Use

Inhaler: Hold the inhaler with the mouthpiece facing downwards. Form a tight seal by placing your lips around the mouthpiece. Start breathing slowly with your mouth and push down the inhaler once. Remove the inhaler and breathe normally.Rotacap: Place the rotahaler between your teeth and seal it with your lips. Breathe with your mouth deeply while you press the rotahaler. Remove the device and breathe out normally.Autohaler: Autohaler is a breath-activated device that releases the medication when you inhale. Shake the autohaler well before using it. Hold it upright and push the lever up. Place the mouthpiece in your mouth and seal your lips around it. Breathe in slowly and deeply to release the medication from the device. Hold your breath for 10 seconds and breathe out normally. Push the lever down and replace the cap.Capsule: It is for inhalation use only; do not swallow. The capsule form contains powdered medication, which is to be inserted into the inhaling device/inhaler. It releases the medicine when you breathe deeply with your mouth through the inhaler.Rotadisk: Rotadisk is a silver-coloured aluminium foil disk that contains four blisters to place the medication. The medicine is to be inhaled through the mouth from the Rotadisk using a device called Diskhaler.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Respiratory tract infection
  • Headache
  • Sore throat
  • Cough
  • Bone, muscle or joint pain
  • Increased heart rate
  • Chills
  • Tiredness
  • Noisy breathing

Drug Warnings

Do not stop taking this medicine of your own unless advised by your doctor. Before taking Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's, let your doctor know if you have a history of heart, liver, kidney diseases, high blood pressure, hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood), aneurysm (swelling of an artery), pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumour), hyperadrenocorticism (high levels of cortisol), eye disorders like cataract and glaucoma, chickenpox or measles, immune system problem, seizure (fits), osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones) and diabetes. Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's may cause hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood). Therefore they should be used with caution in patients with hypokalaemia to prevent any cardiovascular effects. Special precautions should be taken in patients with a fungal, bacterial, parasitic, or viral infection and tuberculosis since nasal or inhaled corticosteroids like Fluticasone propionate can cause secondary infections. Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's can cause a rise in blood glucose levels. Hence monitor your blood glucose levels regularly and inform your doctor if you already have diabetes before using Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's. Please let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's is not recommended for children below five years of age.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's may interact with fluid retention drugs (e.g. furosemide), corticosteroids (e.g. budesonide, mometasone, beclomethasone), bronchodilators (e.g. vilanterol, salmeterol, albuterol), respiratory drugs (e.g. ipratropium), drugs treating irregular heartbeat (e.g. sotalol) and blood pressure medicines (e.g. metoprolol).

Drug-Food Interactions: Limit alcohol intake since it may cause a rise in blood pressure leading to heart diseases.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have any allergic reactions to medicines, heart, liver, kidney diseases, high blood pressure, hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood), aneurysm (swelling of an artery), pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumour), hyperadrenocorticism (high levels of cortisol), eye disorders like cataract and glaucoma, chickenpox or measles, immune system problem, seizure (fits), osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones) and diabetes.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • FUROSEMIDE
  • BUDESONIDE
  • MOMETASONE
  • BECLOMETHASONE
  • VILANTEROL
  • SALMETEROL
  • ALBUTEROL
  • IPRATROPIUM
  • SOTALOL
  • METOPROLOL

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take the medication as directed by the doctor and at regular intervals. Do not use other over-the-counter medicines, herbal or vitamin supplements without informing your pharmacist or doctor when you take Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's.
  • Know your triggers like allergens, such as pollen, dust and food items that make your asthma severe.
  • Quit smoking and avoid passive smoking. Smoking also reduces the effectiveness of the medicine.
  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system.
  • Learning breathing exercises will help you move more air in and out of your lungs.

Special Advise

  •  
  • It is advised to undergo a blood examination to check your potassium levels since Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's can cause low potassium levels in the blood (hypokalaemia).
  • Regularly monitor your blood sugar levels while using Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's since bronchodilators like Formoterol fumarate can cause low blood glucose levels.
  • Consult your diabetologist if you have diabetes before using Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's so that your insulin or other diabetic medication doses can be adjusted accordingly to maintain your blood sugar levels.
  •  

Disease/Condition Glossary

Asthma: It is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty in breathing. The symptoms of asthma include wheezing (whistling sound while breathing), shortness of breath, chest tightness and cough, especially at night. The treatment for asthma includes medication, breathing exercises and self-care.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): It is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes). The major cause of COPD is smoking tobacco. Also, long-term exposure to fumes and chemicals may lead to COPD. The symptoms include chronic cough, shortness of breath or wheezing (whistle sound while breathing).

About Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's

Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's is a combination medication primarily used to treat and prevent asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Asthma is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty breathing. COPD is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes).

Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's is a combination of two medicines, namely: Formoterol fumarate (bronchodilator) and Fluticasone propionate (corticosteroids). Formoterol fumarate is a long-acting beta-agonist that relaxes the muscles in the airways and increases airflow to the lungs. Thereby making breathing easier by widening the airways. Fluticasone propionate acts by blocking prostaglandin's production (chemical messengers) that cause inflammation (swelling) of the airways. Thereby, it provides relief from sneezing, runny or blocked nose and sinus discomfort. 

Use Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's as advised by the doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration based on your medical condition. The common side effects of Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's include nausea, vomiting, respiratory tract infection, headache, sore throat, cough, bone, muscle or joint pain, increased heart rate, chills, tiredness and noisy breathing. Most of these side effects of Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. 

Do not use Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's to treat sudden severe asthma symptoms or as a rescue inhaler. Please check with your doctor if you are pregnant, currently breastfeeding or taking any other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines. Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's is not recommended for children below five years of age. If you experience severe difficulty in breathing, please consult a doctor immediately so that alternative medicine may be prescribed. Regular monitoring of potassium levels is recommended while taking Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's as it may cause low potassium levels in the blood.

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Lupin Ltd

Consume Type

INHALATION

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

Uses of Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's

Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Medicinal Benefits

Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's is used to treat and prevent respiratory disorders like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's improves pulmonary function and effectively treats and prevents the worsening of emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes). Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's is a combination of Formoterol fumarate and Fluticasone propionate. Formoterol fumarate is a long-acting β₂ agonist and bronchodilator. It relaxes the muscles in the airways and increases airflow to the lungs. It makes breathing easier by widening the airways. Fluticasone propionate belongs to the class of corticosteroids. It acts by blocking prostaglandin's production (chemical messengers) that cause inflammation (swelling) of the airways. Together, Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's helps treat asthma and COPD.

Side Effects of Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Respiratory tract infection
  • Headache
  • Sore throat
  • Cough
  • Bone, muscle or joint pain
  • Increased heart rate
  • Chills
  • Tiredness
  • Noisy breathing

Directions for Use

Inhaler: Hold the inhaler with the mouthpiece facing downwards. Form a tight seal by placing your lips around the mouthpiece. Start breathing slowly with your mouth and push down the inhaler once. Remove the inhaler and breathe normally.Rotacap: Place the rotahaler between your teeth and seal it with your lips. Breathe with your mouth deeply while you press the rotahaler. Remove the device and breathe out normally.Autohaler: Autohaler is a breath-activated device that releases the medication when you inhale. Shake the autohaler well before using it. Hold it upright and push the lever up. Place the mouthpiece in your mouth and seal your lips around it. Breathe in slowly and deeply to release the medication from the device. Hold your breath for 10 seconds and breathe out normally. Push the lever down and replace the cap.Capsule: It is for inhalation use only; do not swallow. The capsule form contains powdered medication, which is to be inserted into the inhaling device/inhaler. It releases the medicine when you breathe deeply with your mouth through the inhaler.Rotadisk: Rotadisk is a silver-coloured aluminium foil disk that contains four blisters to place the medication. The medicine is to be inhaled through the mouth from the Rotadisk using a device called Diskhaler.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not stop taking this medicine of your own unless advised by your doctor. Before taking Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's, let your doctor know if you have a history of heart, liver, kidney diseases, high blood pressure, hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood), aneurysm (swelling of an artery), pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumour), hyperadrenocorticism (high levels of cortisol), eye disorders like cataract and glaucoma, chickenpox or measles, immune system problem, seizure (fits), osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones) and diabetes. Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's may cause hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood). Therefore they should be used with caution in patients with hypokalaemia to prevent any cardiovascular effects. Special precautions should be taken in patients with a fungal, bacterial, parasitic, or viral infection and tuberculosis since nasal or inhaled corticosteroids like Fluticasone propionate can cause secondary infections. Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's can cause a rise in blood glucose levels. Hence monitor your blood glucose levels regularly and inform your doctor if you already have diabetes before using Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's. Please let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's is not recommended for children below five years of age.

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY STIMULANTS

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • FUROSEMIDE
  • BUDESONIDE
  • MOMETASONE
  • BECLOMETHASONE
  • VILANTEROL
  • SALMETEROL
  • ALBUTEROL
  • IPRATROPIUM
  • SOTALOL
  • METOPROLOL

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take the medication as directed by the doctor and at regular intervals. Do not use other over-the-counter medicines, herbal or vitamin supplements without informing your pharmacist or doctor when you take Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's.
  • Know your triggers like allergens, such as pollen, dust and food items that make your asthma severe.
  • Quit smoking and avoid passive smoking. Smoking also reduces the effectiveness of the medicine.
  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system.
  • Learning breathing exercises will help you move more air in and out of your lungs.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  •  
  • It is advised to undergo a blood examination to check your potassium levels since Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's can cause low potassium levels in the blood (hypokalaemia).
  • Regularly monitor your blood sugar levels while using Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's since bronchodilators like Formoterol fumarate can cause low blood glucose levels.
  • Consult your diabetologist if you have diabetes before using Formoflo 250 Transcaps 30's so that your insulin or other diabetic medication doses can be adjusted accordingly to maintain your blood sugar levels.
  •  

Disease/Condition Glossary

Asthma: It is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty in breathing. The symptoms of asthma include wheezing (whistling sound while breathing), shortness of breath, chest tightness and cough, especially at night. The treatment for asthma includes medication, breathing exercises and self-care.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): It is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes). The major cause of COPD is smoking tobacco. Also, long-term exposure to fumes and chemicals may lead to COPD. The symptoms include chronic cough, shortness of breath or wheezing (whistle sound while breathing).

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