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Is Taking Foracort Advisable Instead Of Symbicort For COPD?
I m 64 and have COPD. I have been taking Symbicort 160/4.5. I found a another inhaler called Foracort 6/200 that says it is the generic for the Symbicort. However i am confused by the numbers. How can it be a generic form when the numbers are totally different? Would this be safe to take? Thank you,Herb
Thu, 29 Aug 2019
Hi,
Yes, it is totally safe to take in COPD. Steroids are a hallmark of COPD treatment and should be continued according to the lung conditions and Doctor's advice. They help to reduce the symptoms and inflammation of the respiratory tract. Foracort is a potent steroid.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ajeet Singh, General & Family Physician
Yes, it is totally safe to take in COPD. Steroids are a hallmark of COPD treatment and should be continued according to the lung conditions and Doctor's advice. They help to reduce the symptoms and inflammation of the respiratory tract. Foracort is a potent steroid.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ajeet Singh, General & Family Physician
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