How many puffs are in Seretide 125?

The usual dose is two puffs from your inhaler twice a day. Children 4 years and older: The usual dose is two puffs from your SERETIDE MDI 50/25 (50 micrograms of fluticasone propionate and 25 micrograms of salmeterol) twice a day.

What is the side effect of Seretide?

Common side effects occurring in more than 1% of patients prescribed Seretide accuhaler include: Hoarseness. Headache. Soreness of the throat or tongue.

How do you use SERETIDE evohaler?

Hold the inhaler upright with your thumb on the base, below the mouthpiece. Breathe out as far as is comfortable. Hold your breath, take the inhaler from your mouth and your finger from the top of the inhaler. Continue holding your breath a few seconds, or as long as is comfortable.

What type of drug is SERETIDE?

SERETIDE contains two medicines, fluticasone propionate and salmeterol xinafoate. Fluticasone propionate belongs to a group of medicines known as corticosteroids, frequently called ‘steroids’. They are not ‘anabolic steroids’ which are the steroids sometimes misused by athletes.

Is SERETIDE over the counter?

Can I get Seretide over the counter? No, Seretide is a prescription only inhaler as it contains medication that must be supervised by a doctor.

Can SERETIDE cause weight gain?

A: NO. Your inhaler contains such a low dose of steroids that it will not make you put on weight. Sometimes steroid tablets can make you feel hungry, and eating more will make you start to gain weight.

How do I use Seretide 125?

Shake the inhaler. While you are breathing in from mouth, press down on the inhaler one time to release the medication and hold your breath for 10 seconds. Repeat until you have inhaled the number of puffs as suggested by the doctor. Afterwards, rinse your mouth thoroughly with water and spit it out.

What can I replace Seretide with?

Aerivio Spiromax provides the same metered dose of salmeterol/fluticasone propionate as Seretide 500 Accuhaler, and is indicated for use in adults with asthma and COPD.

Is fluticasone salmeterol the same as Seretide?

Seretide inhalers contain a combination of two active ingredients: fluticasone and salmeterol. As an anti-inflammatory steroid medicine, fluticasone works by reducing inflammation and the secretion of mucus in the lungs, whereas salmeterol is a long-acting bronchodilator, and works by relaxing the muscles in the lungs.

Is SERETIDE a reliever or preventer?

Seretide is normally referred to as a ‘preventer’ or ‘controller’ inhaler as it helps to prevent symptoms such as breathlessness in asthma and COPD. It can also help to reduce the chances of having an asthma attack.

Is SERETIDE good for asthma?

Seretide is indicated in the regular treatment of asthma where use of a combination product (long- acting β2 agonist and inhaled corticosteroid) is appropriate: – patients not adequately controlled with inhaled corticosteroids and ‘as needed’ inhaled short-acting β2 agonist.

Why is SERETIDE not safe?

Due to the risk of systemic steroid side effects, such as decreased production of natural steroid hormones by the adrenal glands (adrenal suppression) and Cushing’s syndrome, Seretide is not recommended for people who are taking ritonavir.

How many times can I use SERETIDE?

How long does it take SERETIDE to work?

You need to take your preventer every day for it to work properly, to prevent symptoms and reduce the likelihood of asthma attacks. It may take two to four weeks before they reach their full effect.

Is SERETIDE used for severe asthma?

Seretide 50 microgram/100 micrograms strength is not appropriate in adults and children with severe asthma; it is recommended to establish the appropriate dosage of inhaled corticosteroid before any fixed-combination can be used in patients with severe asthma.

Is Seretide 125 for severe asthma?

Seretide 25 micrograms/50 micrograms strength is not appropriate in adults and children with severe asthma; it is recommended to establish the appropriate dosage of inhaled corticosteroid before any fixed-combination can be used in patients with severe asthma.

What are the side effects of Seretide?

Common side effects occurring in more than 1% of patients prescribed Seretide accuhaler include:

• Hoarseness.
• Headache.
• Soreness of the throat or tongue.
• Muscle cramps.
• Increase in heart rate.