What is Farcolin?
Albuterol is used to treat or prevent bronchospasm in patients with asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases. This medicine is also used to prevent wheezing caused by exercise (exercise-induced bronchospasm).
Albuterol belongs to the family of medicines known as adrenergic bronchodilators. Adrenergic bronchodilators are medicines that are breathed in through the mouth to open up the bronchial tubes (air passages) in the lungs. They relieve cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, and troubled breathing by increasing the flow of air through the bronchial tubes.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Once a medicine has been approved for marketing for a certain use, experience may show that it is also useful for other medical problems. Although these uses are not included in product labeling, albuterol is used in certain patients with the following medical condition:
- Hyperkalemia (too much potassium in the blood).
Farcolin indications
As a bronchodilator in the treatment of bronchospasm associated with bronchial asthma, emphysema and chronic bronchitis and other conditions associated with reversible airways obstruction. Farcolin also decreases uterine contractility and arrests premature labor.
Uses of Farcolin in details
Farcolin is used to prevent reversible airways obstruction occurring during asthma, infections of airway passages (bronchitis), lung disorder in which the flow of air to the lungs is blocked (emphysema), and other lung diseases.
Farcolin description
Each 200 mcg/dose powder for inhalation solution contains Salbutamol sulphate equivalent to Farcolin 200 mcg per metered dose. The dose, which the patient gets through the mouthpiece of the device is Farcolin 180 mcg.
It contains lactose monohydrate (milk protein) as excipient.
The Farcolin multiple dose powder inhaler contains 200 doses of finely powdered Farcolin sulphate mixed in a small quantity of lactose. The amount of drug received by the patient (180 mcg/dose) corresponds to that from Farcolin inhalation aerosol. The dose to be inhaled is released from the container by pressing the device between the thumb and forefinger. This is followed by inhalation through the device. As a result, Farcolin particles are transferred to their target, the lungs. Use of the Farcolin does not require coordination of actuation of the dose and inhalation.
Farcolin dosage
Tablet: Adults: Usual Dose: 4 mg or 10 mL (2 tsp) of syrup. If adequate bronchodilation is not obtained, each single dose may be gradually increased to as much as 8 mg or 20 mL (4 tsp) of syrup.
To be taken every 6 or 8 hrs.
In some patients known to be unusually sensitive to β-adrenergic stimulant drugs who obtain adequate relief with 5 mL of syrup, it is advisable to initiate treatment with 5 mL (1 tsp) of syrup 3 or 4 times a day.
Children >12 years: 2-4 mg or 5-10 mL (1-2 tsp) of syrup; 6-12 years: 2 mg or 5 mL (1 tsp) of syrup; 2-6 years: 1-2 mg or 2.5-5 mL (½-1 tsp) of syrup.
Nebulizing Solution: Adults and Adolescents: Usual Dose: The usual initial dose of Farcolin by wet inhalation is 2.5-5 mg. Treatment may be repeated up to 4 times daily. In adults, higher dosing up to 40 mg/day can be given under strict medical supervision in hospital for the treatment of severe airway obstruction.
Children up to 12 years: Dosage has not been established. Note: As there may be adverse effects associated with excessive dosing, the dosage or frequency of administration should only be increased on medical advice.
Administration: Farcolin 1 mg/mL nebulizing solution for inhalation is given undiluted using a nebulizer, under the direction of a physician. However, if prolonged administration is desired (>10 min), the solution can be diluted with 0.9% sodium chloride solution.
Direction for Dilution/Prolonged Inhalation: Pipette 2.5-5 mL (equivalent to 2.5-5 mg Farcolin, as sulfate) of Farcolin nebulizing solution from the bottle by using a calibrated medicine dropper provided in the pack. Drop the solution into an electric nebulizer and dilute it with 2-4 mL normal saline solution and start inhalation. Any unused solution in the chamber of the nebulizer must be discarded. Repeat the same procedure every 8 hrs in a 24-hr period.
Farcolin interactions
If additional adrenergic drugs are administered to patients using Farcolin Easyhaler they should be used with caution to avoid deleterious cardiovascular effects. Patients treated with monoamine oxidase inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants should be followed clinically in the beginning of Farcolin treatment, because the action of Farcolin on the vascular system may be potentiated. Beta-blockers eg, propranolol, inhibit the effect of Farcolin like that of any other β2-agonists.
The simultaneous administration of xanthines, corticosteroids or potassium excreting diuretics may increase hypokalemia.
Incompatibilities: Not applicable.
Farcolin side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Farcolin?
Farcolin sulfate is generally well tolerated and serious toxic effects are few. The adverse reactions to Farcolin sulfate are similar in nature to reactions to other sympathomimetic agents, although the incidence of certain cardiovascular effects is lower with Farcolin sulfate. The most frequent adverse reactions to Farcolin sulfate are nervousness and tremor. Other reported reactions are headache, tachycardia and palpitations, muscle cramps, insomnia, nausea, weakness and dizziness. Rare cases of urticaria, angioedema, rash and oropharyngeal edema have been reported after the use of Farcolin sulfate. The reactions are generally transient in nature and it is usually not necessary to discontinue treatment with Farcolin sulfate. Inform the physician of the unwanted effects after administering.
Farcolin contraindications
Hyperthyroidism and cardiac disease. Farcolin may interact with monoamine oxidase inhibitors and should not be given to patients receiving such treatment or within 14 days after stopping treatment.
Use in pregnancy & lactation: Safety in pregnancy and lactating women has not been established.
Farcolin is not indicated for the prevention of premature labor associated with toxemia of pregnancy or ante partum hemorrhage, nor should it be used for threatened abortion during the 1st and 2nd trimesters of pregnancy.
Active ingredient matches for Farcolin:
Salbutamol in Bahrain, Georgia, Oman.
Ammonium Chloride in Bahrain, Oman.
List of Farcolin substitutes (brand and generic names) | Sort by popularity |
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| Farbutamol (Peru) | |
| Farmarest (Mexico) | |
| Fartolin (Indonesia) | |
| Fartolin 2 mg x 10 x 10's (Fahrenheit) | $ 5.46 |
| Fartolin Expectorant (Indonesia) | |
| Fartolin Expectorant 100 mL x 1's (Fahrenheit) | $ 3.72 |
| Femkof | |
| Femkof 100 ml Syrup (Pharmacia & Upjohn) | $ 0.01 |
| Femkof 50 ml Syrup (Pharmacia & Upjohn) | $ 0.02 |
| Fermacidal (Pakistan) | |
| Fesema (Chile, Colombia) | |
| Solution; Inhalation; Albuterol Sulfate 5 mg / ml (Etex) | |
| Fesema LF (Chile) | |
| Aerosol, Metered-Dose; Inhalation; Albuterol Sulfate 100 mcg / dose | |
| Flemof | |
| Flemof 100 ml Syrup (Pharmacia & Upjohn) | $ 0.01 |
| Forecold | |
| Forecold 100 ml Syrup (Moxy Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.) | $ 0.01 |
| FORECOLD SYRUP 1 bottle / 100 ML syrup each (Moxy Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.) | $ 0.54 |
| FORECOLD TABLET 1 strip / 10 tablets each (Moxy Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.) | $ 0.13 |
| Forecold Syrup (Moxy Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.) | $ 0.54 |
| Formula Pupina | |
| Formula Pupina 100 ml Syrup (Park Pharmaceuticals) | $ 0.02 |
| G-Salbutamol (Bangladesh) | |
| Gen-Diur | |
| Gen-Salbutamol (Canada) | |
| Solution; Inhalation; Albuterol Sulfate 5 mg / ml | |
| GenRx Salbutamol (Australia) | |
| Injectable; Injection; Albuterol Sulfate 1 mg / ml | |
| Geohist | |
| Geohist 110 ml Syrup (Shrinivas (Gujarat) Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.) | $ 0.01 |
| Geohist Syrup (Shrinivas (Gujarat) Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.) | $ 0.50 |
| Gerivent (Ireland) | |
| Glaxo Salbutamol (India) | |
| Glaxo Salbutamol 100 mcg Inhaler (Glaxo Smithkline Pharmaceuticals Ltd.) | $ 0.00 |
| Glaxo Salbutamol INH (India) | |
| Glaxo Salbutamol INH 100mcg/puff MDI / 200md | $ 1.00 |
| 100 mcg x 1 puff x 200md | $ 1.00 |
| GRACOF PLUS | |
| GRACOF PLUS SYRUP 1 bottle / 100 ML syrup each (GRAF Laboratories Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.57 |
| Grafalin (Indonesia) | |
| Grafalin 2 mg x 10 x 10's | $ 3.06 |
| Grafalin 4 mg x 10 x 10's | $ 3.72 |
| Grakof Expectorant | |
| Grakof Expectorant 110 ml Expectorant (Gracure Pharmaceuticals Ltd.) | $ 0.02 |
| H-Selax (Bangladesh) | |
| Hasalbu (Vietnam) | |
| Hasalbu 2 mg x 1 Bottle 100 Tablet | |
| Hasalbu 2 mg x 5 Blister x 10 Tablet | |
| Henadryl | |
| Henadryl 100 ml Syrup (Health Guard (India) Pvt. Ltd.) | $ 0.03 |
| HG Cough | |
| HG Cough 100 ml Syrup (Health Guard (India) Pvt. Ltd.) | $ 0.03 |
| Histadril | |
| Histadril 110 ml Expectorant (Que Pharma Pvt.Ltd) | $ 0.02 |
| HISTADRIL SYRUP 1 bottle / 110 ML syrup each (Que Pharma Pvt.Ltd) | $ 0.51 |
| Histadril Syrup (Que Pharma Pvt.Ltd) | $ 0.51 |
| Histral | |
| Histral 100 ml Syrup (Hiral Labs Ltd.) | $ 0.00 |
| Hivent (Indonesia, Philippines) | |
| Hivent DS 2 mg/1 mL x 2.5 mL (Euro-med) | $ 0.67 |
| Hivent 2 mg x 100's (Euro-med) | $ 0.09 |
| Hivent 2 mg/5 mL x 60 mL (Euro-med) | $ 1.69 |
| Hivent 1 mg/1 mL x 2.5 mL (Euro-med) | $ 0.45 |
See 1675 substitutes for Farcolin | |
References
- DailyMed. "AMMONIUM CHLORIDE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DailyMed. "ALBUTEROL: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- PubChem. "AMMONIUM CHLORIDE". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/com... (accessed September 17, 2018).
Reviews
The results of a survey conducted on ndrugs.com for Farcolin are given in detail below. The results of the survey conducted are based on the impressions and views of the website users and consumers taking Farcolin. We implore you to kindly base your medical condition or therapeutic choices on the result or test conducted by a physician or licensed medical practitioners.User reports
2 consumers reported useful
Was the Farcolin drug useful in terms of decreasing the symptom or the disease?According to the reports released by ndrugs.com website users, the below mentioned percentages of users say the drug is useful / not useful to them in decreasing their symptoms/disease. The usefulness of the drug depends on many factors, like severity of the disease, perception of symptom, or disease by the patient, brand name used [matters only to a certain extent], other associated conditions of the patient. If the drug is not effective or useful in your case, you need to meet the doctor to get re-evaluated about your symptoms/disease, and he will prescribe an alternative drug.
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Useful | 2 | 100.0% | |
1 consumer reported price estimates
Was the price you paid to purchase the drug reasonable? Did you feel it was expensive?The below mentioned numbers have been reported by ndrugs.com website users about whether the Farcolin drug is expensive or inexpensive. There is a mixed opinion among users. The rating about the cost of the drug depends on factors like which brand drug the patient purchased, how effective it was for the price paid, the country or place the drug is marketed, and the economic condition of the patient. The users who feel the drug is expensive can look for an alternative brand drug or a generic drug to save the cost.
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Not expensive | 1 | 100.0% | |
Consumer reported time for results
No survey data has been collected yet22 consumers reported age
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| > 60 | 6 | 27.3% | |
| 6-15 | 5 | 22.7% | |
| 1-5 | 5 | 22.7% | |
| < 1 | 3 | 13.6% | |
| 46-60 | 2 | 9.1% | |
| 30-45 | 1 | 4.5% | |
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Information checked by Dr. Sachin Kumar, MD Pharmacology
