Symbicort
Budesonide with formoterol 160/4.5mcg as an inhalation powder, used for asthma and COPD. A corticosteroid for the swelling, an agonist for the airway.
- Category
- Respiratory Health
- Active ingredients
- Budesonide · Formoterol
- Route
- Inhalation use
- Form
- Inhalation powder
- Strengths
- 160/4.5mcg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Symbicort on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Asthma · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Alternative names
- Budesonide Formoterol Inhaler; Budesonide Formoterol Rotacaps Inhaler
- Therapeutic class
- Inhaled Corticosteroid / Long-acting Beta2 Agonist
- Pharmacological class
- Corticosteroid; Beta2-adrenergic Agonist
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to active substances
- Minor side effects
- headache; palpitations
- Moderate side effects
- oral candidiasis; throat irritation
- Dosage forms
- Inhalation powder
- Administration route
- Inhalation use
- Originator
- AstraZeneca
- Onset time
- 1–3 minutes
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature below 30°C.
- Drug interactions
- beta blockers; ketoconazole
- Age restrictions
- Children and adults, as prescribed.
Precautions and warnings
rinse mouth after use to prevent fungal infection; monitor for increased heart rate
Serious side effects
bronchospasm, requires immediate medical attention; pneumonia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Budesonide with formoterol 160/4.5mcg as an inhalation powder, used for asthma and COPD. A corticosteroid for the swelling, an agonist for the airway.
Mechanism of action
This medication combines an inhaled corticosteroid, which reduces inflammation and swelling in the airways, and a long-acting beta2 agonist, which relaxes the bronchial muscles. Together, they provide both preventive control and rapid relief by maintaining open airways and reducing allergic responses.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if clearly indicated after medical assessment. Breastfeeding: Use with caution as these components pass into breast milk.
Symbicort is a combination medication containing Budesonide and Formoterol used for the management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The same active ingredients are also sold under names such as Budesonide Formoterol Inhaler and Budesonide Formoterol Rotacaps Inhaler. This product is supplied as an inhaler in the 160/4.5mcg strength.
Will I receive the original Symbicort?
No. Symbicort is the originator brand name, made by AstraZeneca, and Yasabai uses it to identify the medicine: you receive a generic with the same active ingredients (budesonide and formoterol) at the same doses, mostly a recognised Indian branded generic. The exact brand depends on stock.
What is the price of Symbicort?
Symbicort comes in a 160/4.5mcg strength, in packs of 1 to 6 inhalers, and the price per inhaler for every option is shown above, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs cost less per inhaler. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
What are other brand names for budesonide and formoterol?
Other brands of budesonide and formoterol include Budesonide Formoterol Inhaler and Budesonide Formoterol Rotacaps Inhaler.
What does Symbicort treat?
Symbicort contains budesonide and formoterol, used for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Symbicort combines an inhaled corticosteroid, which reduces inflammation and swelling in the airways, and a long-acting beta2 agonist, which relaxes the bronchial muscles.
When does Symbicort start working?
Budesonide and formoterol usually start to work within 1 to 3 minutes, and their effect lasts about 12 hours. It varies from person to person.
Does Symbicort have side effects?
Yes. The common side effects of budesonide and formoterol are headache and palpitations. Less common ones include oral candidiasis and throat irritation. Serious but less common side effects include bronchospasm and pneumonia, which need urgent medical attention.
Which medicines interact with Symbicort?
Budesonide and formoterol can interact with beta blockers and ketoconazole. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take before you start Symbicort.
Is Symbicort available over the counter in Thailand?
Yes. In Thailand budesonide and formoterol are sold by pharmacists without a prescription, and Yasabai does not ask for one either. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I get Symbicort delivered in Thailand?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Thailand and across Asia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Symbicort is the originator brand name, made by AstraZeneca. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with AstraZeneca and do not ship the original Symbicort.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Budesonide / Formoterol) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.