Budesonide/Formoterol Rapihaler

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	Symbicort

Budesonide/Formoterol Rapihaler - Side Effects, Precautions, and Contraindications

What side effects can Budesonide/Formoterol Rapihaler cause?

Common side-effects include:

Mild irritation in the throat, hoarseness
Increase risk of fungal infections in the throat

Rinsing your mouth and spit out the water after using the inhaler to reduce risk of infections

Palpitations, headache, tremor

These side effects may or may not occur, but if they do, they should improve over time. Please approach your healthcare provider if the symptoms are bothersome or do not show improvement after a period of time.

Rare but serious side effects include:

The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following:

Swollen face/eyes/lips/tongue
Difficulty in breathing
Itchy skin rashes over your whole body

If you experience any of these symptoms, you should stop your medication and see your healthcare professional immediately.

Before taking Budesonide/Formoterol Rapihaler , what precautions must I follow?

Inform your healthcare professional if:

You are allergic to this medication or any of the other ingredients of this medication
You are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
You are taking any other medications, including supplements, traditional medications and herbal remedies.