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Compare Dulera alternatives<\/a> | Advair<\/a> | Symbicort<\/a> | Breo Ellipta<\/a> | AirDuo<\/a> | Trelegy Ellipta<\/a> | Natural alternatives<\/a> | How to switch meds<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Dulera (mometasone furoate and formoterol fumarate dihydrate) is the brand name of an inhaler that has two medications used to control <\/span>asthma<\/span><\/a>. As a combination inhaler, <\/span>Dulera<\/span><\/a> contains a corticosteroid (mometasone) and a long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist (formoterol). Dulera can be an effective inhaler for people with persistent asthma symptoms such as cough, wheeze, chest tightness, or difficulty breathing daily. Dulera works as a <\/span>bronchodilator<\/span><\/a> to reduce inflammation and open airways in the lungs to improve breathing problems. This inhaler is a maintenance inhaler used twice daily. With two medications in one inhaler, Dulera is a more convenient inhaler option than using two separate inhalers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Who shouldn\u2019t use Dulera?<\/span><\/h2>\n

While an effective treatment for some people, <\/span>Dulera<\/span><\/a> may not be the best option for all people managing persistent asthma symptoms. Not all people with asthma will require a maintenance inhaler or a combination maintenance inhaler. People with less persistent asthma may only need a rescue inhaler such as albuterol (Proair HFA or Proventil HFA) or only an inhaled steroid such as fluticasone (Flovent). On the other hand, some people with more severe asthma may require several prescription drug therapies. Some maintenance inhalers for asthma are only approved in certain ages limiting use in some children. <\/span>Dulera<\/span><\/a> can be used in people 5 years of age and older.<\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, some people may be managing not only asthma but also <\/span>chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)<\/span><\/a>. While Dulera only has FDA approval for use in managing asthma, some alternative inhalers similar to Dulera can be used in both asthma and COPD. However, one of the biggest advantages of some alternatives is that they have become available as generic inhalers that can be more affordable for people.<\/span><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/b>COPD vs. asthma: Which is worse?<\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

What can I take in place of Dulera ?<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are several other brand-name combination inhalers that contain an <\/span>inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)<\/span><\/a> and a <\/span>long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA)<\/span><\/a>. These inhalers include Advair Diskus, Advair HFA, AirDuo Digihaler, AirDuo RespiClick, Breo Ellipta, and Symbicort. More recently, a few brand-name inhalers (Advair, AirDuo, and Symbicort) became available as generics that include fluticasone propionate\/salmeterol and budesonide\/formoterol. The two medications in Dulera are not yet available as a generic combination inhaler.<\/span><\/p>\n

These combination alternative inhalers share common side effects of oral thrush, hoarse voice, upper respiratory infections, sinus infections, and headaches. However, some alternatives have additional adverse effects that should be considered before switching from Dulera.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Compare Dulera alternatives<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

Drug name<\/b><\/td>\nUses<\/b><\/td>\nDosage<\/b><\/td>\nGet coupon<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dulera<\/span><\/p>\n

(mometasone\/formoterol)<\/span><\/td>\n

Asthma<\/span><\/td>\n2 inhalations of 50-200 mcg\/5 mcg by mouth twice daily<\/span><\/td>\nDulera coupon<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Advair Diskus<\/span><\/p>\n

(fluticasone\/salmeterol)<\/span><\/td>\n

Asthma and COPD<\/span><\/td>\n1 inhalation of 100-500 mcg\/50 mcg by mouth twice daily<\/span><\/td>\nAdvair Diskus coupon<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Advair HFA<\/span><\/p>\n

(fluticasone\/salmeterol)<\/span><\/td>\n

Asthma<\/span><\/td>\n2 inhalations of 45-230 mcg\/21 mcg by mouth twice daily<\/span><\/td>\nAdvair HFA coupon<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AirDuo Digihaler<\/span><\/p>\n

(fluticasone\/salmeterol)<\/span><\/td>\n

 Asthma<\/span><\/td>\n1 inhalation of 55-232 mcg\/14 mcg by mouth twice daily<\/span><\/td>\nAirDuo Digihaler coupon<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AirDuo RespiClick<\/span><\/p>\n

(fluticasone\/salmeterol)<\/span><\/td>\n

Asthma<\/span><\/td>\n1 inhalation of 55-232 mcg\/14 mcg by mouth twice daily<\/span><\/td>\nAirDuo RespiClick coupon<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Breo Ellipta<\/span><\/p>\n

(fluticasone\/vilanterol)<\/span><\/td>\n

Asthma and COPD<\/span><\/td>\n1 inhalation of 100-200 mcg\/25 mcg by mouth once daily<\/span><\/td>\nBreo Ellipta coupon<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Symbicort (budesonide and formoterol)<\/span><\/td>\nAsthma and COPD<\/span><\/td>\n2 inhalations of 80-160 mcg\/4.5 mcg by mouth twice daily<\/span><\/td>\nSymbicort coupon<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trelegy Ellipta<\/span><\/p>\n

(fluticasone\/umeclidinium\/vilanterol)<\/span><\/td>\n

Asthma and COPD<\/span><\/td>\n1 inhalation of 100-200 mcg\/62.5 mcg\/25 mcg by mouth once daily<\/span><\/td>\nTrelegy Ellipta coupon<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Other alternatives to Dulera<\/span><\/h3>\n

For people seeking other alternative asthma maintenance treatments, there are single medication inhalers, oral tablets, and injectable options.<\/span><\/p>\n

Inhaled corticosteroids:<\/span><\/p>\n