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Symbicort 160/4.5 mcg Turbuhaler

NAFDAC Reg. No. A4-7007 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC — registration activeAs of 5 November 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

RxVerify commentary

  • 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. Not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

What Symbicort 160/4.5 mcg Turbuhaler is used for

From the official U.S. FDA label for budesonide, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

What it is used for

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

Purpose

Nasal allergy symptom reliever

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

Do not use if

in children under 6 years of age if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients

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. …

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

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

General information only — not dosing advice. Always follow the leaflet in your pack and your doctor or pharmacist.

Check your pack of Symbicort 160/4.5 mcg Turbuhaler

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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 5 November 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.

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. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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