FOSTER 200/6MCG INHALER ONLINE AT BEST PRICE IN PAKISTAN

GENERIC: Beclomethasone Dipropionate 200mcg + Formoterol Fumarate 6mcg per actuation (pMDI Inhaler)

MANUFACTURER: Chiesi Pharma

QUANTITY

1 pressurized metered-dose inhaler

INDICATION

Foster 200/6mcg Inhaler is indicated for the regular treatment of asthma in adults and adolescents where a combination of an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) and a long-acting beta-2 agonist (LABA) is appropriate. It is also indicated for symptomatic treatment of COPD in patients with a history of exacerbations requiring regular bronchodilator and anti-inflammatory therapy.

MECHANISM OF ACTION

Beclomethasone dipropionate is an ICS prodrug that is activated by esterases in the lungs to its active metabolite beclometasone-17-monopropionate. It reduces airway inflammation by inhibiting inflammatory gene transcription, decreasing eosinophilic infiltration, and reducing mucus secretion and airway hyperresponsiveness. Formoterol is a selective long-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that relaxes airway smooth muscle by stimulating intracellular adenylyl cyclase, increasing cAMP levels, and activating protein kinase A. The combination provides both anti-inflammatory and sustained bronchodilatory effects.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

•      Adults and adolescents above 12 years: 1 to 2 inhalations twice daily

•      Maximum: 2 inhalations twice daily (total 4 inhalations per day)

•      Shake the inhaler well before each use

•      Rinse the mouth with water after inhalation to reduce oral candidiasis risk

•      Prime the inhaler before first use or if not used for more than 14 days

•      Do not exceed the prescribed dose

SIDE EFFECTS

Common:

•      Oral candidiasis (thrush) due to the corticosteroid component

•      Headache

•      Tremor or palpitations from the LABA component

Less common:

•      Hoarseness or dysphonia

•      Paradoxical bronchospasm in rare cases

•      Tachycardia or QTc prolongation at high doses

•      Adrenal suppression with prolonged high-dose use

NOT RECOMMENDED IN

•      Not for relief of acute asthma symptoms (use a short-acting bronchodilator for rescue)

•      Patients with known hypersensitivity to beclomethasone, formoterol, or any excipient

•      Children below 12 years of age

DRUG INTERACTIONS

Beta-blockers including eye drops may diminish the bronchodilator effect of formoterol. Concurrent use with other beta-2 agonists may increase cardiovascular side effects. QTc-prolonging drugs such as certain antihistamines, macrolides, and antiarrhythmics may increase arrhythmia risk. CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ritonavir may increase systemic beclomethasone exposure.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

Store below 25 degrees Celsius. Do not freeze. Do not expose to temperatures above 50 degrees Celsius. Protect from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.

WHERE TO BUY

You can buy Foster 200/6mcg Inhaler online from Dawa Healthcare Pharmacy, your trusted source for authentic respiratory medications in Pakistan. Check the Foster 200/6mcg Inhaler price in Pakistan and learn about its uses through our pharmacist-verified team. Same-day delivery is available across Karachi. Nationwide courier service delivers anywhere in Pakistan. Contact us via WhatsApp or visit any of our Karachi branches for prompt assistance.