NHS Senior Clinical Pharmacist, Irsalan Ahmed (MPharm) provides a simple explanation of the medication below:

'Fostair has 2 ingredients, a corticosteroid and long-acting bronchodilator, which is used in COPD management and as a preventer/reliever in asthma management'.

If you think Fostair inhaler is a treatment that can help you, start an online consultation now for a registered prescriber to review. If treatment is deemed suitable, they can prescribe it, and we can deliver it to you from the comfort of your own home with a range of convenient delivery and payment options for you to choose from. If you have any questions about a medication, you should always consult your doctor with any questions prior to starting treatment, to ensure that it is safe and suitable for you.

Fostair Inhalers are pressurised inhalers that are used to help treat asthma and asthma symptoms. It can be used as either a reliever or preventer of asthma. 

Fostair inhalers work by combining two active ingredients, beclometasone dipropionate and formoterol fumarate dihydrate, that help to relax the muscles in the airways, as well as reducing some swelling and inflammation to help ease asthma symptoms. 

If you are wondering when you should use your inhaler, the best thing you can do is to use it as and when you have been told to by your healthcare provider. You should use your inhaler when you are experiencing asthma symptoms, if it does not relieve them, you can use it again.

If you are using your Fostair inhaler alongside a separate reliever inhaler the maximum daily dosage is between 2 and 4 puffs. If your Fostair inhaler is your sole inhaler then the maximum daily dose is between 6 and 8 puffs a day.

Fostair inhalers are suitable for sufferers of asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also known as COPD. These inhalers are suitable for those over the age of 18. 

Fostair inhalers may not be suitable for some people. This product should not be used by children or young adults aged under 18 years. It should also be administered with caution to those who suffer from fungal or viral infections in the airways, and those who have active or quiescent pulmonary tuberculosis. 

No, you should not use Fostair inhalers if you are pregnant or if you are trying to become pregnant unless you have been advised to by your doctor.

No, unless your doctor has specifically said that you should, you should not use Fostair inhalers in you are breastfeeding. 

There are a number of conditions that you may be receiving treatment for that can affect your suitability for Fostair inhalers, such as:

• High blood pressure
• Abnormal heart rate
• Depression or anxiety
• HIV
• Nausea and Sickness
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Asthma
• Antibiotics
• Underactive thyroid gland

As with any other prescription-only medication, Fostair inhalers may cause some side effects with some people. Common side effects include:

• Fungal infections
• Headaches
• Sore throat
• Fever or chills
• Increased mucus production

To full understand the warnings associated with Fostair inhalers you should make sure to fully read the patient information leaflet included with your medication. 

You can purchase Fostair inhalers online from UK Meds that will be delivered directly to your door.