Like thousands of other Kiwis, it sounds like you might be having trouble with both your asthma and your inhalers. It doesn't need to be like this. Your asthma medication should help you get on with the things you enjoy, not be a constant reminder.
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Effective Date: 21/04/2008
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Symbicort Turbuhaler for the regular treatment of asthma
Tell your doctor if you have
Thyroid problems, heart problems, diabetes. Pregnancy, breast-feeding.
Most common side effects are: mild irritation in the throat, coughing, hoarseness, thrush, headache, trembling, fast or irregular heartbeat.
Prescription Medicine.
Use strictly as directed. If symptoms continue or you have side effects, see your doctor.
Symbicort is fully funded under certain criteria. Doctors fee and prescription fee will still apply.
Check with your doctor if Symbicort is right for you.
Contains budesonide 100 µg or 200 µg and eformoterol 6 µg per dose
For full consumer information refer Consumer Medicine Information Sheet at www.medsafe.govt.nz.
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