Becoride Forte 250mcg Inhaler belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used in the prevention and treatment of asthma. When inhaled, it suppresses the inflammation in the lungs and airway passage, widening the airway to make breathing easier.

Becoride Forte 250mcg Inhaler is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as directed by your doctor. Clean and dry the affected area and apply it thinly and evenly over the area. Avoid covering the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages, as this may increase the risk of side effects.

use of Becoride Forte 250mcg Inhaler may cause application reactions such as throat irritation, sore tongue and throat, hoarseness of voice, thrush, and abnormal taste. These are temporary and improve with time. However, if you experience any other symptoms which you think may be due to Becoride Forte 250mcg Inhaler, inform your doctor.

Uses of Becoride Inhaler

Treatment of Asthma

Benefits of Becoride Inhaler

In Treatment of Asthma

Becoride Forte 250mcg Inhaler works by reducing and preventing swelling and inflammation in the lungs. It is known as a “preventer” and is used to prevent the symptoms of asthma, such as tightness in chest, wheezing, breathlessness, and coughing. This allows you to carry out daily life activities more easily and confidently. This drug does not stop an asthma attack that has already started. To control an ongoing asthma attack, use a “reliever” inhaler. Inhaled medicines will not work properly if the inhaler is not used correctly. Ask the nurse or doctor for the right technique.

Side effects of Becoride Inhaler

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Becoride

Throat irritation
Sore tongue
Hoarseness of voice
Thrush
Abnormal taste
Nasopharyngeal irritation

How to use Becoride Inhaler

Check the label for directions before use. Shake the inhaler. While you are breathing in from mouth, press down on the inhaler one time to release the medication and hold your breath for 10 seconds. Repeat until you have inhaled the number of puffs as suggested by the doctor.Afterwards, rinse your mouth thoroughly with water and spit it out.

How Becoride Inhaler works

Becoride Forte 250mcg Inhaler is a steroid. It prevents the cells in the lungs and breathing passages from releasing chemical messengers that cause inflammation (swelling) of the airways. This widens the airways and makes breathing easier.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Becoride Forte 250mcg Inhaler does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Becoride Forte 250mcg Inhaler may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Becoride Forte 250mcg Inhaler is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Becoride Inhaler?

If you miss a dose of Becoride Forte 250mcg Inhaler, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Becoride Forte 250mcg Inhaler

₹366/Inhaler

Beclate 250mcg Inhaler

Cipla Ltd

₹411/inhaler

9% costlier

Becoride 250mcg Inhaler

Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹282.96/inhaler

25% cheaper

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Gluco/mineralocorticoids, progestogins and derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Action Class

Glucocorticoids

Interaction with drugs

Taking Becoride with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

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Metformin (Inhalation Route) Moderate

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Aripiprazole (Inhalation Route) Moderate

Concurrent use may disturb the heart rhythm. Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.

Loperamide (Inhalation Route) Moderate

Concurrent use may disturb the heart rhythm. Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.

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Patient concerns

Dry scaling Psoriasis (10 years); asthma 3 years.; obesity I have been on folitrax 7.5 mg x 2 once a week for the last 8 years. I also take folvite 50 daily. The breathing difficulty is recent. I am on seroflo inhaler twice a day and tiate once a day. There is no change in the psoriasis but the asthma is getting worse.

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

You should visit md medicine for asthmaNo idea about asthma

Having dry cough not in regular basis sometime in the morning and sometime in the evening for last six months.Please advise some good medicine Thanks

Dr. Vijay Verma

ENT

first get your PFT to rule out asthmait can be seasonal asthma

FAQs

Is Becoride Forte 250mcg Inhaler effective?

Becoride Forte 250mcg Inhaler is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Becoride Forte 250mcg Inhaler too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

For how long should I take Becoride Forte 250mcg Inhaler?

It is recommended that you take Becoride Forte 250mcg Inhaler for the duration suggested by the doctor. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

Is Becoride Forte 250mcg Inhaler safe?

Becoride Forte 250mcg Inhaler is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

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