In order for this drug to help prevent asthma attacks, it must be using every day in regularly spaced doses, as ordered by your family doctor.
Inhaled formoterol is using with a special inhaler and usually comes with patient directions Read the directions carefully before using this drug. If you do not understand the directions or you are not sure how to use the inhaler, ask your health care professional to show you what to do. Always ask your health care professional to check regularly how you use the inhaler to make sure you are using it properly.
Do not wash and reuse your inhaler. Use a new inhaler with each refill of your drug.
Do not use a spacer with this drug.
Do not exhale into your inhaler.
Do not use the inhaler for this drug with any other drug.
Dry your hands before handling this drug.
The dose of formoterol will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of formoterol If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.
The number of inhaled doses that you take depends on the strength of the drug.
Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage To store this drug: