Asthma inhalers come in two types: preventers and relievers. Preventer inhalers are used daily to help manage asthma symptoms. Reliever inhalers are used as needed when symptoms arise. Symbicort is a combination inhaler. You use it regularly, much like a preventer inhaler, but you can also take extra doses if you need quick relief from asthma symptoms. It has been proven to effectively lower the risk of asthma complications. A clinical study found that Symbicort decreased the chance of hospitalisation by 28%.

There are other combination inhalers with the same active ingredients, but they're produced by different manufacturers, such as Duoresp and Fubomix. There are also other combination inhalers with a slightly different corticosteroid, such as Seretide and Combisal. It might take a bit of time to find the best option for you. However, after you've answered some questions about your health, our clinicians can suggest a variety of treatments for you to consider.

It really comes down to what you feel most comfortable with, and your inhaler technique plays a role as well. Some people find a Turbohaler easier to use, while others prefer the control they have over the dosage with an MDI. After we've had a chat, our team can guide you on the right dose to take.

Asthma medicines typically require a prescription, and Symbicort is no exception. This ensures that the prescriber can confirm it's safe for you to use.

Symbicort isn't right for everyone, and there are a few things you should know when using it. Here's all the official information about it. If there's anything you're unsure about, please let our clinician know, and they can discuss it with you. Symbicort MDI | Symbicort Turbohaler

Symbicort is used to treat asthma and COPD. You can get it as either a Turbohaler or a Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI). With a Turbohaler, the medicine is released automatically when you breathe in. An MDI, on the other hand, needs you to press a button to release the medicine. Symbicort is a combination inhaler that contains two ingredients: a preventer called budesonide, which is a type of steroid, and a reliever known as formoterol fumarate. You'll use it regularly to lower your risk of asthma attacks, and you can also take extra doses if you experience asthma symptoms. This makes it a good choice for those who currently use both preventer and reliever inhalers separately.

Important Information

Symbicort isn't right for everyone, and there are a few things you should know when using it. Here's all the official information about it. If there's anything you're unsure about, please let our clinician know, and they can discuss it with you. Symbicort MDI | Symbicort Turbohaler