Formost 200 Inhaler is a prescription combination inhaler made for people with asthma and some with COPD. It pairs a fast, long-acting bronchodilator (formoterol) with an inhaled steroid (mometasone furoate). Together they help open airways and lower inflammation. This makes breathing easier, reduces wheeze, and helps prevent flare-ups when used as a regular maintenance inhaler.
Key Features
| About Formost 200 Inhaler | |
|---|---|
| Drug Class | Long-acting beta agonist and Inhaled corticosteroids |
| Subclass | Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) and long-acting beta-agonist (LABA) |
| Product Details | |
|---|---|
| Composition | Active ingredients:
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| Packaging Type | MDI |
| Pack Size | 120 doses |
| Dosage | 1–2 puffs twice a day |
| Therapeutic class | Anti-asthmatic |
| Action Class | Bronchodilator |
| Chemical class | Corticosteroid and Beta-2 Agonist |
| Manufacturer | Zydus Cadila |
| Shelf Life | 2–3 years from the date of manufacturing |
| Usages | Treats asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Storage | Store at room temperature below 30°C in a cool and dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture, and heat. |
How does the Formost 200 Inhaler work?
- Formoterol (LABA): Formoterol is a long-acting beta-2 agonist. It relaxes the small muscles that sit around your airways. When those muscles relax, the airways widen. Formoterol works quickly and continues to help for many hours after one dose.
- Mometasone furoate (ICS): Mometasone is an inhaled corticosteroid. It lowers airway inflammation. Less inflammation means less swelling, less mucus, and fewer asthma symptoms over time. Mometasone acts mainly in the lungs where it is inhaled.
How does it work?
The two drugs act on different parts of the problem. Formoterol opens the airways fast and keeps them open. Mometasone calms the inflammation that causes symptoms. Used together in one inhaler, they often control symptoms better than a single drug alone. Combination inhalers also make it easier for people to take both medicines correctly.
Uses
Formost 200 Inhaler is used as a maintenance treatment for asthma in adolescents and adults and for some people with COPD when a steroid plus LABA is appropriate. It is not a rescue inhaler for sudden breathing problems. Keep a short-acting rescue inhaler for emergencies.
Dosage
- Formost 200 Inhaler commonly contains formoterol + mometasone furoate with mometasone often given as 200 mcg per actuation.
- The device is usually a pressurized metered-dose inhaler (MDI) with a dose counter. Most prescriptions are for twice-daily or as advised by your doctor, follow the exact instructions on your prescription label.
How to use Formost 200 Inhaler step-by-step
- Read the leaflet that comes with the inhaler.
- Shake the inhaler and remove the cap.
- Breathe out fully away from the device.
- Put the mouthpiece in your mouth and close your lips around it.
- Press the canister and breathe in slowly and deeply.
- Hold your breath for 5–10 seconds, then breathe out slowly.
- If a second puff is required, wait about 30 seconds and repeat.
- Rinse your mouth and spit if your doctor advises (this reduces thrush risk).
- Keep the device clean and store as instructed.
Side effects
- Throat irritation or hoarseness.
- Cough Oral thrush
- Headache or dizziness.
- Mild tremor or palpitations
Interactions
- Beta-blockers (used for heart disease or anxiety) may reduce the effect of formoterol.
- Other steroids or anticholinergic drugs may add to certain side effects.
- Some antidepressants or medicines that affect heart rhythm may need monitoring.
Pharmacokinetics
- When inhaled, most of the active drug acts inside the lungs. A small amount reaches the bloodstream.
- Formoterol is absorbed via the lung and gives a sustained bronchodilator effect. Mometasone acts mainly in the airways and has low systemic exposure when inhaled at recommended doses.
- This targeted delivery helps provide benefits with a lower risk of whole-body steroid effects than oral steroids.
Precautions in special groups
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Use only if clearly needed and after discussion with your clinician. Limited data are available.
- Older adults: May be more sensitive to side effects such as tremor, dizziness, or osteoporosis.
- Children and adolescents: Check approved age ranges on the pack; many combination inhalers are for ages 12 and up unless specifically licensed for younger children.
Conclusion
Formost 200 Inhaler is a convenient fixed-dose combination that pairs the fast, long-acting bronchodilator formoterol with the anti-inflammatory steroid mometasone. When used regularly as a maintenance inhaler, it can improve breathing, reduce symptoms, and lower the risk of flare-ups for many people with asthma (and some with COPD). It is not a rescue medicine for sudden attacks keep a quick-relief inhaler ready. Always follow your doctor’s instructions and report new or worsening symptoms.
References
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3298511/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17408308/
Thomas Hayes –
Steady relief. Works best when I use it regularly
Charlotte Hall –
Daily use keeps my breathing issues away. No major problems