Formost Benefits & Uses

Formost is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

COPD
Allergic Rhinitis (Read More - Home Remedies for Allergic Rhinitis)

Other Benefits

Asthma
Bronchitis
Emphysema
Psoriasis (Read More - Home remedies for psoriasis)
Eczema (Read More - Natural remedies for eczema)
Sarcoidosis
Lichen Planus
Hives
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Dermatitis
Blisters
Nasal Polyps

Formost Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 ml Dosage Route: Inhalational Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 12 mcg Dosage Form: Inhaler Dosage Route: Inhalational Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 12 mcg Dosage Form: Inhaler Dosage Route: Inhalational Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Formost Related Warnings

Is the use of Formost safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Formost during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Moderate
Is the use of Formost safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Formost for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Formost on the Kidneys?

Formost may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Formost on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Formost. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Formost on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Formost on the heart have been reported.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Formost with Other Drugs

Formost should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Selegiline

BCG (Bacillus calmette-guerin)

Moderate

Amitriptyline

Amoxapine

Rasagiline

Azithromycin

Propranolol

Mifepristone

Furosemide

Aspirin

Acetazolamide

Adalimumab

Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Pioglitazone,Metformin

Pioglitazone,Glimepiride

Atenolol,Chlorthalidone

Mild

Fluticasone

Formost Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Formost unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Asthma
Diabetes
Epilepsy
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Potassium Deficiency
Diabetes
Liver Disease
Glaucoma
Tuberculosis (TB)
Osteoporosis
Infections
Bronchitis
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Formost

Is this Formost habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Formost.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Formost since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Formost only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Formost is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Formost Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Formost

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Formost together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Formost

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Formost with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Perforomist® (formoterol fumarate)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 224

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 595-596

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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Elocon® (mometasone furoate)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Nasonex® (mometasone furoate monohydrate)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Asmanex® Twisthaler® (mometasone furoate)

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Formost Benefits & Uses

Formost Dosage & How to Take

Formost Related Warnings

Severe Interaction of Formost with Other Drugs

Formost Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Formost

Formost Interactions with Food and Alcohol

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