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Symbicort 160/4.5 mcg Turbuhaler

NAFDAC Reg. No. A4-7007 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC. Registration activeAs of 28 October 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Symbicort 160/4.5 mcg Turbuhaler
NAFDAC number
A4-7007
Active ingredient
Budesonide; Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate
Strength
160 mcg/Inhalation; 4.5 mcg/Inhalation
Form
Inhalation powder
Pack size
1 x 60 doses
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
AstraZeneca Nigeria Limited
Approved
6 Jul 2023
Status
Active View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
5 Jul 2028
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

What we found

  • Symbicort 160/4.5 mcg Turbuhaler is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (A4-7007). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. This is not medical advice. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

How to use Symbicort 160/4.5 mcg Turbuhaler

What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.

Who it is for

s Temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: • nasal congestion • runny nose • itchy nose • sneezing

How to take it and how often
  • Read insert (inside package) on how to: get a new bottle ready (primed) before first use prime bottle again if not used for two days use the spray clean the spray nozzle
  • ADULTS AND
  • CHILDREN 12 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER
  • Adults and
  • Children 12 years of age and older once daily, spray 2 times into each nostril while sniffing gently once your allergy symptoms improve, reduce to 1 spray in each nostril per day
  • CHILDREN 6 TO UNDER 12 YEARS OF AGE the growth rate of some children may be slower while using this product
  • Talk to your child’s doctor if your child needs to use the spray for longer than two months a year
  • Children 6 to under 12 years of age an adult should supervise use once daily, spray 1 time into each nostril while sniffing gently if allergy symptoms do not improve, increase to 2 sprays in each nostril per day
  • Once allergy symptoms improve, reduce to 1 spray in each nostril per day
  • Children under 6 years of age do not use
  • Do not use more than directed if you forget a dose, do not double the next dose do not spray into eyes or mouth if allergy symptoms do not improve after two weeks, stop using and talk to a doctor do not use for the common cold
  • Shake well before each use
While you are taking it
  • The growth rate of some children may be slower some symptoms may get better on the first day of treatment
  • It may take up to two weeks of daily use to feel the most symptom relief. do not share this bottle with anyone else as this may spread germs remember to tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including this one
Talk to a doctor first if

had recent nose ulcers or nose surgery have had a nose injury that has not healed are using a steroid medicine for asthma, allergies or skin rash have an eye infection have or had glaucoma or cataracts

Warnings

Do not use in children under 6 years of age if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients Ask a doctor before use if you have had recent nose ulcers or nose surgery have had a nose injury that has not healed are using a steroid medicine for asthma, allergies or skin rash have an eye infection have or had glaucoma or cataracts When using this product the growth rate of some children may be slower some symptoms may get better on the first day of treatment. It may take up to two weeks of daily use to feel the most symptom relief. …

Possible side effects

you have, or come into contact with someone who has, chickenpox, measles or tuberculosis you have or develop symptoms of an infection such as persistent fever you have any change in vision you have severe or frequent nosebleeds

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use.

How to store it

Keep out of reach of children.

If you miss a dose

Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.

From the official U.S. FDA label for this active ingredient. Your pack may have a different strength, so always read its leaflet. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Ask a pharmacist if you are unsure. Label dated 2026-02-27.

Label for budesonide and formoterol fumarate dihydrate, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

Check your pack of Symbicort 160/4.5 mcg Turbuhaler

Add the expiry date on your pack for a full Trust Score.

3 free checks left today Official sources: NAFDAC · WHO · U.S. FDA · Health Canada · NLM

About Symbicort 160/4.5 mcg Turbuhaler

What is in Symbicort 160/4.5 mcg Turbuhaler?

Symbicort 160/4.5 mcg Turbuhaler contains Budesonide; Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate (160 mcg/Inhalation; 4.5 mcg/Inhalation), as inhalation powder, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Symbicort 160/4.5 mcg Turbuhaler registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Symbicort 160/4.5 mcg Turbuhaler is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number A4-7007, and its registration is active as of 28 October 2026.

Has Symbicort 160/4.5 mcg Turbuhaler been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Symbicort 160/4.5 mcg Turbuhaler in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of Symbicort 160/4.5 mcg Turbuhaler is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number A4-7007, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

How do I take Symbicort 160/4.5 mcg Turbuhaler?

Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: Read insert (inside package) on how to: get a new bottle ready (primed) before first use prime bottle again if not used for two days use the spray clean the spray nozzle ADULTS AND CHILDREN 12 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER adults and children 12 years of age and older once daily, spray 2 times into each nostril while sniffing gently once your allergy symptoms improve, reduce to 1 spra…

What is Symbicort 160/4.5 mcg Turbuhaler used for?

s Temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: • nasal congestion • runny nose • itchy nose • sneezing (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for budesonide and formoterol fumarate dihydrate. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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