SYMBICORT is used to control symptoms of asthma and prevent symptoms such as wheezing in adults and children ages 6 and older
COPD is a long-term (chronic) lung disease that includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both
SYMBICORT is used long-term to improve symptoms of COPD for better breathing and to reduce the number of flare-ups (the worsening of your COPD symptoms for several days)
Dosage.
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
SYMBICORT comes in 2 strengths. It should be taken every day as 2 puffs in the morning and 2 puffs in the evening about 12 hours apart
Rinse your mouth with water and spit the water out after each dose (2 puffs) of SYMBICORT. Do not swallow the water
If you accidentally get SYMBICORT in your eyes, rinse your eyes with water, and if redness or irritation persists, consult your healthcare provider.
Side effects.
Chest pain
Increased blood pressure
A fast and irregular heartbeat
Headache, tremor, nervousness
Immune system effects and a higher chance for infections
SYMBICORT is used to control symptoms of asthma and prevent symptoms such as wheezing in adults and children ages 6 and older
COPD is a long-term (chronic) lung disease that includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both
SYMBICORT is used long-term to improve symptoms of COPD for better breathing and to reduce the number of flare-ups (the worsening of your COPD symptoms for several days)
Dosage.
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
SYMBICORT comes in 2 strengths. It should be taken every day as 2 puffs in the morning and 2 puffs in the evening about 12 hours apart
Rinse your mouth with water and spit the water out after each dose (2 puffs) of SYMBICORT. Do not swallow the water
If you accidentally get SYMBICORT in your eyes, rinse your eyes with water, and if redness or irritation persists, consult your healthcare provider.
Side effects.
Chest pain
Increased blood pressure
A fast and irregular heartbeat
Headache, tremor, nervousness
Immune system effects and a higher chance for infections