Budesonide / Formoterol fumarate dihydrate

Budesonide / Formoterol fumarate dihydrate is the generic name for Symbicort. It comes as a combination inhaler that’s used to control symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It’s not a rescue inhaler like albuterol, instead, you need to use it every day for it to work properly. Since the medication contains a corticosteroid (budesonide), it can raise your risk for infections.

For at least a few years, budesonide / formoterol has existed as an authorized generic to Symbicort, meaning it is the exact same medication without the branding. But in 2022, the FDA approved a branded generic of Symbicort, which will further lower the price of the medication. Save as much as 80% off the cash price on generic budesonide / formoterol when you use a RxSaver coupon.