Formoterol Fumarate Suppliers & Bulk Manufacturers

Available Forms: Inhalation

Available Strengths: 12 µg

Reference Brands: Foradil (USA/LATAM), Oxis (India)

Category: Respiratory Disorder

Product Description:

Formoterol fumarate, also known as eformoterol, is a long-acting β2-adrenergic agonist (LABA) used as a bronchodilator in the management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It works by relaxing the smooth muscles of the airways, improving airflow, and helping patients breathe more easily. Formoterol has a rapid onset of action, typically within 2–3 minutes, and provides prolonged bronchodilation for up to 12 hours, making it suitable for both symptom relief and long-term maintenance therapy.

Compared to short-acting β2 agonists such as salbutamol (albuterol), which provide relief for 4–6 hours, formoterol offers extended protection against bronchospasm while maintaining a fast onset. Current asthma management guidelines, including the 2022 Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) report, recommend the use of combination inhalers containing formoterol and an inhaled corticosteroid for adults, serving as both a preventer and reliever therapy. In children, however, short-acting β2 agonists remain the preferred reliever treatment.

Formoterol is available in various inhalation forms, including dry powder inhalers, metered-dose inhalers, and nebulizer solutions, and is commonly combined with corticosteroids for optimal control of chronic respiratory conditions. Its targeted and sustained bronchodilator effect makes it an essential option in modern asthma and COPD management.