seretide evohaler inhaler 25/125 1's

Highlights

SERETIDE is used to help with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in people who need regular treatment. Asthma is a condition affecting the lungs. Symptoms of asthma include shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness and cough.

Description

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.

Directions For Use

You must use your Seretide inhaler regularly every day, usually twice a day but sometimes reducing to once a day if your asthma is well controlled. You should always follow the instructions given by your doctor regarding when to use your inhaler and how many inhalations you should use each day.

Warnings

Seretide is not recommended for use in children below 4 years of age.

Precautions

The following common side effects may occur when taking SERETIDE; soreness in the mouth, throat or tongue, hoarseness, headache, muscle cramps, pain in joints, increase in heart rate, pneumonia.