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Formoterol Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 21, 2024.

Applies to the following strengths: 12 mcg; 20 mcg/2 mL

Usual Adult Dose for Bronchospasm Prophylaxis

Prevention of Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm (EIB):
Formoterol inhalation capsule:


Comments:

Inhalation powder:

Uses:

Usual Adult Dose for Asthma - Maintenance

Formoterol 12 mcg inhalation capsule:


Inhalation powder:

Comments:

Uses:

Usual Adult Dose for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Maintenance

Formoterol 12 mcg inhalation capsule:


Formoterol 20 mcg/2 mL inhalation solution:

Comments:

Use:

Usual Pediatric Dose for Bronchospasm Prophylaxis

Prevention of Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm (EIB):
Formoterol 12 mcg inhalation capsule:
Less than 5 years: Not approved.
5 years or older:


Comments:

Inhalation powder:

Uses:

Usual Pediatric Dose for Asthma - Maintenance

Formoterol 12 mcg inhalation capsule:
Less than 5 years: Not approved.
5 years or older:


Inhalation powder:
Less than 6 years: Not approved.
6 to 16 years:
16 years or older:

Comments:

Uses:

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS:


Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 18 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration advice:


Capsules for inhalation:

Inhalation powder:

Inhalation solution:

Storage requirements:

General:

Limitation of Use:

Monitoring:

Patient advice:

Further information

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