Formoterol Capsules for Inhalation

• It is used to treat asthma.
• It is used to prevent exercise-induced breathing problems.
• This medicine is not to be used to treat intense flare-ups of shortness of breath. Use a rescue inhaler. Talk with the doctor.

• If you have an allergy to formoterol or any other part of formoterol capsules for inhalation.
• If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
• If you have a fast heartbeat.
• If you have a heartbeat that is not normal.
• If you are taking or will be taking another drug like this one.
• If you have a milk allergy.

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with formoterol capsules for inhalation.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take formoterol capsules for inhalation with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

Use formoterol capsules for inhalation as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

• Follow how to use as you have been told by the doctor or read the package insert.
• To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
• Keep using formoterol capsules for inhalation as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well.
• Do not use formoterol capsules for inhalation more than 2 times in a day. Space doses by about 12 hours.
• For breathing in only by a puffer (inhaler) into the lungs.
• Have your puffer (inhaler) use checked with your doctor at each visit. Read and follow facts on how to use the puffer. Make sure you use the puffer the right way.
• Rinse out mouth after each use. Do not swallow the rinse water. Spit it out.
• Put the cap back on after you are done using your dose.
• Do not use a spacer with the puffer (inhaler).
• Use new puffer (inhaler) with each refill.
• If working out or playing sports causes signs, use at least 15 minutes before doing it. Do not take more doses for at least 12 hours.
• Do not swallow capsule. The contents of the capsule will be inhaled into the lungs.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

• Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
• If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
• Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
• Many times formoterol capsules for inhalation is taken on an as needed basis for asthma caused by working out. Do not take more often than every 12 hours unless told to do so by your doctor.

• Store at room temperature.
• Store capsules in the original container. Use right after opening.
• Protect from heat.
• Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Throw away unused or expired drugs. Do not flush down a toilet or pour down a drain unless you are told to do so. Check with your pharmacist if you have questions about the best way to throw out drugs. There may be drug take-back programs in your area.

• If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor.
• Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs.
• Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor.
• Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins.
• This medicine comes with an extra patient fact sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it with care. Read it again each time formoterol capsules for inhalation is refilled. If you have any questions about formoterol capsules for inhalation, please talk with the doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.