Symbicort - why do I have to wash out my mouth afterwards?
Question posted by polarissprite1 on 25 Feb 2012
Last updated on 25 February 2012 by Marvell
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Marvell
25 Feb 2012
Symbicort contains a steroid that can cause oral thrush, if the steroid is left in the mouth for a while. So it is best to wash out your mouth with water to cleanse out the steroid.
Symbicort contains a combination of budesonide and formoterol. Budesonide is a steroid that reduces inflammation in the body. Formoterol is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways to improve breathing.
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