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Does Foracort 400 Possess Any Side Effect For Prolonged Continuation?

Dear Sir, i am 36 year old male. having asthma from child hood. last 6 year i am using Foracort 400. mostly just i puff / day. some times i skipping that also. 5 months back i just consult with a allergic & asthma specialist Doctor, He suggest to use seroflo 125. once i am starting this instead of foracort, i felt very uncomfortable then again i continue with foracort. Sir, my query is that, if ther is any side effect causing of the continuous use of foracort. Thanks if any better and alternative medicine available.
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Hello dear,

Foracort consists of 2 medications:
1. Budesonide- a glucocorticoid which controls the inflammatory process in the airways.
2. Formoterol- a long acting bronchodilator.

Since the medications are administered through inhalation, there is minimal risk of systemic side effects.
Long term side effects may include symptoms like Palpitations, fluctuations in blood sugar or lipid profile, hoarseness of voice, oral thrush, etc.
If you experience any of the above mentioned side effects, kindly seek medical attention.

Alternately you can also use:
1. MDI Seroflo 2 puffs twice a day.
2. MDI Asthalin 2 puffs during acute episodes.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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Does Foracort 400 Possess Any Side Effect For Prolonged Continuation?

Hello dear, Foracort consists of 2 medications: 1. Budesonide- a glucocorticoid which controls the inflammatory process in the airways. 2. Formoterol- a long acting bronchodilator. Since the medications are administered through inhalation, there is minimal risk of systemic side effects. Long term side effects may include symptoms like Palpitations, fluctuations in blood sugar or lipid profile, hoarseness of voice, oral thrush, etc. If you experience any of the above mentioned side effects, kindly seek medical attention. Alternately you can also use: 1. MDI Seroflo 2 puffs twice a day. 2. MDI Asthalin 2 puffs during acute episodes. Wishing you a good health. Take care.