Symbicort Rapihaler (budesonide–formoterol) inhaler

For people 12 years and over

Use this if it is the person's normal asthma reliever

Download First aid for asthma 12+ chart (using a blue/grey inhaler). 

Signs that someone needs first aid for an ASTHMA ATTACK

Any of these:

• suddenly hard to breathe
• can’t talk normally
• coughing
• wheezing
• feeling of chest tightness.

Not sure if it's asthma?

If a person stays conscious and their main problem seems to be breathing, follow the asthma first aid steps in the charts below. Asthma reliever medicine is unlikely to harm them even if they do not have asthma.

If someone is unconscious, start life support.

If you are ever unsure about what you should do 

CALL AMBULANCE IMMEDIATELY (DIAL 000)

How to perform asthma first aid using Symbicort Rapihaler 100/3

Follow instructions for performing asthma first aid using combination inhalers with formoterol for adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over. 

Download First aid for asthma using combination inhalers chart.

Tremor (e.g. shaky hands) can be a side-effect of this medicine. High doses can cause rapid pulse rate. Use it as needed for asthma symptoms. After the person is breathing normally again, do not keep giving extra doses.

Video: How to use Rapihaler