Asthma and COPD Treatment and Control

Find out if SYMBICORT is right for you.

SYMBICORT for Asthma

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SYMBICORT® (budesonide/formoterol fumarate dihydrate) is an asthma controller that contains two medicines. It can help you get asthma control that lasts all day and all night so you can breathe more freely and have fewer or no asthma symptoms in the first place. And it starts to work within 15 minutes*, so you can do more of the things you like to do with fewer interruptions due to your asthma. Are you in control of your asthma?

Learn more about asthma control with SYMBICORT®

*Subject to eligibility. Restrictions apply.

The information on this Web site should not take the place of talking with your doctor or health care provider about how to manage and treat your asthma or COPD. If you have any questions about your condition, or if you would like more information about SYMBICORT, asthma, or COPD, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Only you and your doctor can decide if SYMBICORT is right for you.

Important Safety Information

Please read this summary carefully and then ask your doctor about SYMBICORT^®.

Important Information about SYMBICORT for COPD

SYMBICORT 160/4.5 is for adults with COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. You should only take 2 inhalations of SYMBICORT twice a day. Higher doses will not provide additional benefits.

Call your doctor if you notice any of the following symptoms: change in amount or color of sputum, fever, chills, increased cough, or increased breathing problems. People with COPD may have a higher chance of pneumonia.

SYMBICORT may increase your risk of osteoporosis and some eye problems (cataracts or glaucoma). You should have regular eye exams. Thrush in the mouth and throat may occur.

Tell your doctor if you have a heart condition or high blood pressure before taking SYMBICORT. Do not use SYMBICORT with other long-acting-beta₂-agonists for any reason. SYMBICORT does not replace fast-acting inhalers for sudden symptoms.

Please see full Prescribing Information and discuss with your doctor. PDF (PDF — 437 KB)

Important Information about SYMBICORT for Asthma

Prescription SYMBICORT is a controller medicine for the long-term maintenance treatment of asthma. SYMBICORT is for people 12 years and older whose doctor has decided are not well controlled on another asthma-controller medicine or who need two asthma-controller medicines. SYMBICORT is not for the treatment of sudden asthma symptoms.

SYMBICORT contains formoterol, a long-acting beta₂-agonist (LABA). Medicines containing LABAs may increase the chance of asthma-related death. So, SYMBICORT should be used only if your health care professional decides another asthma-controller medicine alone does not control your asthma or you need two controller medicines.

While taking SYMBICORT, never use another medicine containing a LABA.

SYMBICORT won’t replace rescue inhalers for sudden asthma symptoms. Do not use SYMBICORT more than twice a day. If you are taking SYMBICORT, see your health care professional if your asthma does not improve or gets worse.

Some people may experience increased blood pressure, heart rate, or change in heart rhythm. Tell your doctor if you have a heart condition or high blood pressure.

Please see Additional Safety Information and discuss with your doctor.

Talk to your doctor about prescription SYMBICORT.

Read Full Prescribing Information PDF (PDF — 437 KB)

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.
Visit www.FDA.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

This product information is intended for US customers only.