How do you administer a Seretide inhaler?

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 is Seretide 125 evohaler used for?

Used daily, Seretide Evohaler can help prevent asthma attacks and control symptoms, such as wheeze or a night-time cough. You should notice a difference in a few days. You should also have a reliever inhaler like Ventolin (salbutamol) to hand in case of sudden breathing problems.

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.

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.

How often can you inhale Seretide MDI 250 / 25?

Your doctor will prescribe 1 of 2 different strengths of SERETIDE MDI for you: SERETIDE MDI 250/25 (250 micrograms of fluticasone propionate and 25 micrograms of salmeterol). The usual dose is two puffs from your inhaler twice a day. The medicine in SERETIDE should be inhaled into your lungs.

How big is a milligram of Seretide evohaler?

Seretide Evohaler 25 microgram/50 microgram per metered dose pressurised inhalation, suspension. Seretide Evohaler 25 microgram/125 microgram per metered dose pressurised inhalation, suspension. Seretide Evohaler 25 microgram/250 microgram per metered dose pressurised inhalation, suspension. 2. Qualitative and quantitative composition

How much salmeterol is in Seretide accuhaler 250 / 50?

SERETIDE ACCUHALER 100/50 (100 micrograms of fluticasone propionate and 50 micrograms of salmeterol), or SERETIDE ACCUHALER 250/50 (250 micrograms of fluticasone propionate and 50 micrograms of salmeterol) , or

What are the active ingredients of Seretide 50 / 25?

Seretide Inhaler 50/25 is a metered dose inhaler (MDI) that contains the active ingredients salmeterol xinafoate (25mcg), a long-acting bronchodilator that relieves bronchospasm and fluticasone propionate (50mcg), a corticosteroid and anti-inflammatory, used together as an asthma prevention medication.