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Is Fostair a Strong Inhaler
Fostair Pink is a prescription inhaler used for treating asthma and severe COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) in adults.
Fostair pink inhaler (100/6) contains 100 micrograms of beclometasone dipropionate (inhaled corticosteroid) that prevents symptoms of asthma and 6 micrograms of formoterol fumarate dihydrate (β2—agonist) that dilates the airways to relieve asthma symptoms.
The British National Formulary (BNF) considers Fostair a more potent inhaler than traditional beclometasone-containing inhalers.
Why is it a strong inhaler?
The following properties make it a potent inhaler with a rapid onset of action; however, the strength also depends upon the number of puffs inhaled.
Combined active ingredients
The combination of its active ingredients, beclometasone, and formoterol fumarate, makes it a potent inhaler.
Beclometasone is a strong inhaled steroid 500-600 times more potent than dexamethasone. Similarly, formoterol fumarate is a potent inhaled beta-agonist 50 times stronger than salbutamol (Ventolin).