Prescription
Combination corticosteroid and long-acting bronchodilator (breathing medicine)
Budesonide; Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
What is this drug?
This is a combination inhaler that contains two medicines — budesonide (which reduces swelling and inflammation in your airways) and formoterol (which relaxes the muscles around your airways to help you breathe easier). Together, they open up your air passages and keep them calm so you can breathe better.
What is it used for?
Asthmachronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD — a long-term breathing problem common in smokers)wheezingshortness of breathtightness in the chest
Prescription Required
A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.