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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Oct 9, 2024 | 12:40 PM IST
Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI is used to prevent and treat symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) like shortness of breath or wheezing (whistling sound while breathing). It contains Beclometasone and Formoterol, which works by acting inside cells of the airways/nasal lining and stops the release of certain chemicals in the body that cause inflammatory reactions. Thereby, provides relief from sneezing, runny or blocked nose, and sinus discomfort. Also, it works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Thus, it makes breathing easier. Some people may experience fungal infection in the mouth, headache, sore throat, runny nose, hoarse voice, irritation in the nose or sinus pain. Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Lupin Ltd

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Not Returnable

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Jan-27

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About Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI

Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI is a combination of medication primarily used to prevent and treat symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) like shortness of breath or wheezing (whistling sound while breathing). Asthma is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty in breathing. COPD is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes).

Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI is a combination of two drugs, namely: Beclometasone (corticosteroid) and Formoterol (bronchodilator). Beclometasone belongs to the class of corticosteroids that works by acting inside cells of the airways/nasal lining and stops the release of certain chemicals in the body that cause inflammatory reactions. Thereby, provides relief from sneezing, runny or blocked nose, and sinus discomfort. Formoterol belongs to the class of bronchodilators that works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Thus, it makes breathing easier.

Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI is for inhalation only. Take Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI by inhaling the number of puffs as advised by your doctor. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI based on your medical condition. Some people may experience fungal infection in the mouth, headache, sore throat, runny nose, hoarse voice, irritation in the nose or sinus pain. Most of these side effects of Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before using Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI. Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. You are advised not to take more than 8 puffs in a day. If you experience severe difficulty in breathing or worsening asthma symptoms, please consult a doctor immediately so that alternative medicine may be prescribed. Contact your doctor if you have blurred vision or any other vision disturbances while taking Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI. Regular monitoring of potassium levels is recommended while taking Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI as it may cause low potassium levels in the blood. If you are about to take any anesthesia, please inform your doctor that you are using Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI as you may need to stop using Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI for a minimum of 12 hours before anesthesia. If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, chest or lungs infection, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland), irregular heart rate, arteriosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries), hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood), glaucoma, cataracts, osteoporosis (weak bones), tuberculosis, heart, liver, kidney or adrenal gland problems, inform your doctor before taking Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI.

Uses of Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI

Treatment of Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Medicinal Benefits

Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI is a combination of two drugs namely Beclometasone and Formoterol used to prevent and treat symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) like shortness of breath or wheezing (whistling sound while breathing). Beclometasone belongs to the class of corticosteroids that works by acting inside cells of the nasal lining and stops the release of certain chemicals in the body that cause inflammatory reactions. Thereby, provides relief from sneezing, runny or blocked nose and sinus discomfort. Formoterol belongs to the class of bronchodilators that works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Thus, it makes breathing easier.

Directions for Use

Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI is for inhalation only. Shake the inhaler well and check the label for directions before using Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI. You are advised to take Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI daily at the same time to maintain a consistent level of Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI in the body. While you are breathing Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI from the mouth, press down the inhaler once to release the medicine and hold your breath for 10 seconds. Repeat until you have inhaled the number of puffs as advised by your doctor. Rinse your mouth with water and spit it out after using Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI to avoid fungal infections in the mouth and throat.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI

  • Fungal infection in the mouth (oral thrush)
  • Headache
  • Sore throat
  • Runny nose
  • Hoarse voice
  • Irritation in the nose
  • Sinus pain

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before using Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI. Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. You are advised not to take more than 8 puffs in a day. If you experience severe difficulty in breathing or worsening asthma symptoms, please consult a doctor immediately so that alternative medicine may be prescribed. Contact your doctor if you have blurred vision or any other vision disturbances while taking Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI. Regular monitoring of potassium levels is recommended while taking Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI as it may cause low potassium levels in the blood. If you are about to take any anesthesia, please inform your doctor that you are using Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI as you may need to stop using Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI for a minimum of 12 hours before anesthesia. If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, chest or lungs infection, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland), irregular heart rate, arteriosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries), hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood), eye problems like glaucoma, and cataract, osteoporosis (weak bones), tuberculosis, heart, liver, kidney or adrenal gland problems, inform your doctor before taking Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI may interact with bronchodilators (aminophylline, theophylline), steroids (budesonide, prednisone, mometasone, beclometasone), heart-related medicines (digoxin, disopyramide, procainamide, quinidine), drugs used to treat Hodgkin’s disease (procarbazine), water pills (furosemide), antibiotics (furazolidone), medicines to induce labour (oxytocin), antithyroid agent (levothyroxine), antidepressants (imipramine, amitriptyline, isocarboxazid, phenelzine), HIV medicines (ritonavir, cobicistat), drugs used to lower high blood pressure and treat heart problems (atenolol, sotalol, propranolol), medicines to treat glaucoma (timolol), antipsychotics (phenothiazine) and antiparkinson drug (levodopa).

Drug-Food Interaction: Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid intake of alcohol with Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI as it may increase dizziness.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, chest or lungs infection, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland), irregular heart rate, arteriosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries), hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood), glaucoma, cataracts, osteoporosis (weak bones), tuberculosis, heart, liver, kidney or adrenal gland problems, inform your doctor before taking Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • AMINOPHYLLINE
  • THEOPHYLLINE
  • BUDESONIDE
  • PREDNISONE
  • MOMETASONE
  • BECLOMETASONE
  • DIGOXIN
  • DISOPYRAMIDE
  • PROCAINAMIDE
  • QUINIDINE
  • PROCARBAZINE
  • OXYTOCIN
  • LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM
  • IMIPRAMINE
  • AMITRIPTYLINE
  • ISOCARBOXAZID
  • PHENELZINE
  • RITONAVIR
  • COBICISTAT
  • ATENOLOL
  • SOTALOL
  • PROPRANOLOL
  • TIMOLOL
  • PHENOTHIAZINE
  • LEVODOPA
  • FURAZOLIDONE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system.
  • Avoid foods such as cabbage, beans, garlic, onions, shrimp, pickled food, dried fruits, fried foods, carbonated drinks, wine, and bottled lemon and lime juice as it may worsen asthma symptoms.
  • Do meditation, deep breathing, regular exercise, and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to get relief from stress and reduce the risk of an asthma attack.
  • Quit smoking as it may reduce the effectiveness of the Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI and irritate the lungs worsening breathing problems.
  • Learning breathing exercises will help you move more air in and out of your lungs.

Special Advise

 It is always advised to carry a rescue inhaler always to treat sudden asthma symptoms.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Asthma: It is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty in breathing. The symptoms of asthma include wheezing (whistling sound while breathing), shortness of breath, chest tightness, and cough, especially at night. The symptoms of mild persistent asthma may occur more than 2 times in a week and up to 4 nights in a month whereas, in the case of severe persistent asthma, the symptoms occur several times every day and most nights. The treatment for asthma includes medication, breathing exercises, and self-care.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): It is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes). The major causes of COPD are smoking tobacco, long-term exposure to fumes, and chemicals that may lead to COPD. The symptoms include chronic cough, shortness of breath, or wheezing (whistle sound while breathing).

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI as it may increase dizziness. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI.

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Pregnancy

Caution

The safety of Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI is excreted in human milk. It is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.

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Driving

Caution

Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI may cause trembling or dizziness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI.

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Liver

Caution

Use Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Use Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Unsafe

Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI is not recommended for children below 18 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Lupin Ltd, 3Rd Floor Kalpataru Inspire, Off. W E Highway, Santacruz (East), Mumbai 400 055. India.
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FAQs

Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI is used to prevent and treat symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) like shortness of breath or wheezing (whistling sound while breathing).
Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI contains Beclometasone and Formoterol. Beclometasone belongs to the class of corticosteroids that works by acting inside cells of the nasal lining and stops the release of certain chemicals in the body that cause inflammatory reactions. Thereby, provides relief from sneezing, runny or blocked nose and sinus discomfort. Formoterol belongs to the class of bronchodilators that works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Thus, makes breathing easier.
Yes, Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI may cause fungal infection in the mouth (oral thrush) as a side effect. It is not necessary for everyone taking Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI to experience this side effect. However, to avoid such side effects, brush your teeth or rinse your mouth with water after using Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI every time.
Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI is not recommended for children below 18 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established. However, please consult a doctor before using Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI in children.
No, you are not recommended to take sotalol or other beta-blockers (used to treat high blood pressure and heart conditions) such as propranolol and atenolol with Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI as it may reduce the effectiveness of both the medicines. Also, sotalol may trigger asthma attacks or worsen breathing problems by narrowing airways. However, please consult a doctor before using other medicines with Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI.
You are not recommended to take more than the prescribed dose of Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI as it may cause adverse effects such as irregular heartbeat, nausea, drowsiness, fast heartbeat, headache, high blood glucose levels or low blood potassium levels. However, if you experience any of these symptoms while taking Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI, please consult a doctor immediately.
Yes, Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI may cause dry mouth as a temporary side effect in some people. It is not necessary for everyone taking Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI to experience this side effect. However, to avoid such side effects, drink plenty of water, regularly rinse your mouth, practice good oral hygiene and suck on sugarless candy. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
No, you are not recommended to stop taking Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI, please consult your doctor.

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