Formodil
Breathe Easy During Exercise
Formodil is a dry powder inhalation therapy designed to improve airflow and ease breathing. It contains Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate, a long-acting bronchodilator that helps open the airways in the lungs. This medication is primarily prescribed for:
- Treating asthma in patients who are already using inhaled corticosteroids but still experience symptoms like wheezing
- Preventing exercise-induced or cold-air-induced breathing issues, as well as those caused by allergies
- Managing respiratory conditions in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
- About
Contraindications to the use of the drug
- If you are allergic to formoterol or lactose
Any problems related to sugar digestion such as galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption or similar.
If any of the above apply to you, do not take this medicine and consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
Consult your doctor if you:
- Are between 6 to 12 years old
- Have asthma but are not using inhaled corticosteroids alongside Formodil
- Have high blood pressure, heart conditions, or hyperthyroidism
- Are diabetic (Formodil may raise blood sugar levels)
- Have an aneurysm, pheochromocytoma, or a QT prolongation (irregular heart rhythms)
Drug Interactions
Inform your doctor if you are taking:
- Beta-blockers (e.g., atenolol, propranolol, or timolol eye drops)
- Diuretics (used for water retention, heart failure, or high blood pressure)
- Antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin, azithromycin)
- MAO inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants (used for mood disorders)
- Bronchodilators or sympathomimetics (similar to adrenaline, used for asthma or nasal congestion)
- Anticholinergics (e.g., ipratropium bromide)
- Theophylline or aminophylline (used for asthma)
General anesthetics, such as halothane (inform your doctor if undergoing surgery)
Surgery and tests
If you are taking Formodil and are planning surgery, tell your doctor because the medications you will be given during the procedure (inhalation anesthetics such as halothane) may affect your heart function.
Driving and using machinery
There have been reports of dizziness in some patients with a history of taking Formodyl. If any dizziness occurs, avoid driving or operating machinery.
Usage Guidelines
- Always take Formodil exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully and ask them about how to use your inhaler.
- Do not take more of this medicine than your doctor has told you.
- Do not swallow the capsules. This medicine should be taken orally. This product should be inhaled using the inhaler provided with this product.
- Use this medicine only when prescribed. If you have any problems, talk to your doctor first.
Overdose
- If overdosed, seek immediate medical attention and bring the medication packaging with you. Overdose symptoms include nausea, headache, dizziness, rapid heartbeat, and drowsiness.
If you stop taking Formodil
- If overdosed, seek immediate medical attention and bring the medication packaging with you. Overdose symptoms include nausea, headache, dizziness, rapid heartbeat, and drowsiness.
Possible Side Effects
As with all medications, Formodil may cause side effects, though not everyone experiences them.
Serious Side Effects:
Stop using Formodil and seek emergency care if you experience:
- Difficulty breathing, wheezing, or chest tightness (bronchospasm)
- Skin reactions such as rash, itching, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- Chest pain (possible angina symptoms) or irregular heartbeat
Common (up to 1 in 10):
- Headache, tremors, or palpitations
- Worsened asthma symptoms in children aged 5–12 years
Uncommon (up to 1 in 100):
- Anxiety, nervousness, sleep disturbances
- Muscle cramps, throat irritation, or dry mouth
Very Rare (up to 1 in 10,000):
- Nausea, taste loss, or swelling in the limbs
Unknown Frequency:
- High blood sugar levels, low potassium levels, high blood pressure, rash, or coughing
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Consult your doctor before using Formodil if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding
- Each capsule contains 25 mg of lactose monohydrate, which may cause allergic reactions in individuals sensitive to milk proteins.
Children’s Use
The drug is not recommended for use in children under 6 years of age.
Storage Conditions
- Keep out of children’s reach.
- Store below 30°C in the original packaging to protect against moisture.
- Do not use past the expiration date (last day of the stated month).
- Specifications
| Category | Respiratory |
| Packaging | Box |
| Quantity in package | 30 capsules |
| Daily consumption | As ordered by the doctor |
| Type | Dry powder inhaler |
| Country of manufacture | Iran |
- Supplements
Composition Per Capsule
| Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate | 12 mcg |
| Lactose Monohydrate | 25 mg |
- FAQs
Are the capsules edible?
No, the medication must be inhaled using the provided device (with a blue cap).
How many doses should I take daily?
Always follow your doctor’s prescribed dosage.
Can I take a hair multivitamin at the same time as this supplement?
Since Multimax contains the same vitamins and minerals as hair multivitamins, taking them together can lead to an overdose. It is best to take Multimax one day and the hair multivitamin the next.