What FORACORT HFA is used for?

• FORACORT HFA is used to control symptoms of asthma and prevent symptoms such as wheezing in adults and children ages 6 and older
• COPD is a long-term (chronic) lung disease that includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both
• FORACORT HFA is used long-term to improve symptoms of COPD for better breathing and to reduce the number of flare-ups (the worsening of your COPD symptoms for several days)

Tell your doctor if you are taking

• antifungal or anti-HIV medicines
• over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements

• Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
• FORACORT HFA comes in 2 strengths. It should be taken every day as 2 puffs in the morning and 2 puffs in the evening about 12 hours apart
• Rinse your mouth with water and spit the water out after each dose (2 puffs) of FORACORT HFA. Do not swallow the water
• If you accidentally get FORACORT HFA in your eyes, rinse your eyes with water, and if redness or irritation persists, consult your healthcare provider

If you take more FORACORT HFA

• If you take too much FORACORT HFA, call your doctor or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away

If you forget to take FORACORT HFA

• If you miss a dose of FORACORT HFA, you should take your next dose at the same time you normally do

If you stop taking FORACORT HFA

• Do not stop any medicines used to control or treat your breathing problems