• 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
• Adrenal insufficiency
• Increased wheezing
• Lower bone mineral density