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Formoterol is a long-acting bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing. Formoterol inhalation is used for the maintenance (prevention) treatment of asthma. It is used to prevent asthma attacks, not to treat an asthma attack already in progress.

Formoterol should be used on a routine basis to prevent asthma symptoms from occurring. Formoterol should be used twice daily, typically morning and evening.

Your doctor will prescribe the appropriate dosage of this medication. Always follow the doctor's order or the directions on the label.

Typically, for adults and children 12 years of age and older, one capsule of formoterol is placed into the Aerolizer and inhaled. Formoterol is generally taken twice daily.

Contact your doctor or pharmacist with specific questions related to use of the Aerolizer or medication dosage. In order for this medication to prevent asthma attacks, it must be used every day in regularly spaced doses, as ordered by your doctor.

Formoterol comes as a dry powder inhaler. A capsule containing the medication is supplied in a foil package. One capsule of Formoterol should be removed from the foil package at a time and placed in the base of the Foradil Aerolizer. The Aerolizer is then closed tightly, and the buttons on either side are pushed in once to puncture the capsule. The medication is then inhaled from the top, or mouthpiece, of the Aerolizer. Discard the empty capsule after the medication is inhaled. The Formoterol capsule should not be swallowed.

For specific instructions or questions on using Formoterol, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Use this medication as prescribed by your physician. Do not stop taking this medication without checking with your doctor. Do not swallow the Formoterol capsule.

Side effects from formoterol are rare. Contact your physician with any of the following, particularly if severe:

• dizziness
• tremor
• nausea
• change in bowel habits

Your doctor will check your progress at regular visits. Do not stop taking this medication without first checking with your doctor. Check with your doctor if symptoms worsen while using this medication.

Keep out of the reach of children. Store this medication away from heat and direct light. Heat and/or moisture may cause this medicine to break down. Do not keep outdated medicine, or medicines no longer needed.