Each actuation delivers: Budesonide BP… 200mcg Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate Ph. Eur. …. 6mcg Also contains: CFC - Free propellant, HFA 134a

Fortide (Budesonide + Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate) is indicated for: Treatment of Asthma Fortide (Budesonide + Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate) is indicated for the treatment of asthma in patients 12 years of age and older. Maintenance Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Fortide (Budesonide + Formoterol.

Fortide inhaler is a prescrption medication that should only be used based on a doctor's prescription. 

• Reduces Inflammation: The budesonide component works to prevent swelling and inflammation in the airways.
• Relaxes Muscles: The formoterol component relaxes the muscles around the airways, which opens them up and makes breathing easier.
• Maintenance Treatment: Fortide is a daily maintenance inhaler used to control and prevent symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath.
• Not for Acute Attacks: It is important to note that Fortide is not a rescue inhaler and should not be used to treat sudden, acute asthma attacks or sudden breathing problems. Patients should use a separate short-acting beta-2 agonist (SABA), such as a salbutamol inhaler, for immediate symptom relief.
• Maintenance and Reliever Therapy (MART): In some cases, a healthcare provider may prescribe Fortide as part of a single maintenance and reliever therapy (SMART) regimen, where the same inhaler is used for both daily maintenance and as a reliever for symptoms, due to formoterol's rapid onset of action. 

• Prescription Only: Fortide is available only with a doctor's prescription.
• Proper Technique: Correct inhaler technique is crucial for the medication to reach the lungs effectively. Your doctor or pharmacist can provide instructions on how to use your specific device (metered dose inhaler or dry powder inhaler).
• Rinse Your Mouth: After using the inhaler, you should rinse your mouth with water and spit it out to help prevent oral thrush (fungal infections in the mouth and throat), a potential side effect of the corticosteroid component.
• Potential Side Effects: Common side effects can include throat irritation, headache, tremor, and palpitatio