Symbicort Turbuhaler 80/4.5 mcg 120 Doses is a regular asthma maintenance inhaler combining an inhaled corticosteroid with a long-acting bronchodilator to reduce inflammation and keep the airways open; it is not a rapid-relief inhaler. Its confirmed composition is Each delivered inhalation contains budesonide 80 micrograms and formoterol fumarate dihydrate 4.5 micrograms; this corresponds to a metered dose of 100/6 micrograms. Contains lactose monohydrate.

Load one dose by turning the grip until it clicks, breathe out away from the device, then inhale deeply and forcefully through the mouthpiece and hold the breath. Maintenance regimens commonly use one to two inhalations twice daily; use extra inhalations only when the treatment plan specifically identifies this inhaler as the reliever. Rinse the mouth after maintenance doses.

Headache, hoarseness, throat irritation, oral thrush, tremor, muscle cramps or palpitations may occur. Seek urgent care for worsening wheeze immediately after inhalation, chest pain, severe palpitations or allergic swelling.