Foradil
Foradil (formoterol fumarate) is a long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist (LABA) bronchodilator. It functions by relaxing the muscles in the airways to improve breathing. It is inhaled orally using a specific Aerolizer inhaler device. It is not a rescue inhaler and should not be used to treat acute asthma attacks.
Dosage by Body Weight
The standard dose for asthma and COPD maintenance is 12 mcg (one capsule) inhaled every 12 hours. For preventing exercise-induced bronchospasm, 12 mcg should be inhaled at least 15 minutes before exercise. Do not exceed 24 mcg (2 capsules) per day. Capsules are for inhalation only via the Aerolizer device and must not be swallowed.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy have not been established in pediatric patients under 5 years of age.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy have not been established in pediatric patients under 5 years of age.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy have not been established in pediatric patients under 5 years of age.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- Not routine
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Only indicated for patients 5 years of age and older. Weight is typically not used for dosing.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- 12 mcg (1 capsule) inhaled
- Frequency
- Every 12 hours
- Tracking Notes
- Approved for children 5 years of age and older. Must be administered only via oral inhalation using the Aerolizer device. Do not swallow capsules.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Safety and efficacy have not been established in pediatric patients under 5 years of age. |
| 5-7 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Safety and efficacy have not been established in pediatric patients under 5 years of age. |
| 8-10 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Safety and efficacy have not been established in pediatric patients under 5 years of age. |
| 11-15 kg | Not routine | N/A | Only indicated for patients 5 years of age and older. Weight is typically not used for dosing. |
| 16-20 kg | 12 mcg (1 capsule) inhaled | Every 12 hours | Approved for children 5 years of age and older. Must be administered only via oral inhalation using the Aerolizer device. Do not swallow capsules. |
Formulation
Purpose
Used for the long-term maintenance treatment of asthma, prevention of bronchospasm in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm.
Generic Name
Formoterol fumarateScheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.