How do you use SERETIDE for asthma?

The usual dose is two puffs from your inhaler twice a day. The medicine in SERETIDE should be inhaled into your lungs. SERETIDE must only be breathed in through the mouth. The full instructions for using SERETIDE are given on a leaflet inside the pack.

How long should I use Seretide?

Keep using your inhaler every day.

Since asthma and COPD are long-term conditions, prevention with Seretide is ongoing and it will need to be used every day. Try to use your inhaler at the same time each day, to help you to remember to use it regularly.

When should you not use Seretide?

SERETIDE is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to salmeterol xinafoate, fluticasone propionate or any of the excipients listed in Section 6.1 List of excipients. SERETIDE should not be initiated in patients during an exacerbation, or if they have unstable or acutely deteriorating asthma.

What does Seretide do to your lungs?

Seretide contains two ingredients, Salmeterol and Fluticasone. Salmeterol helps to keep the airways open, making it easier for air to move in and out of the lungs. Fluticasone is a type of steroid and helps to reduce and prevent swelling and inflammation in the airways.

Can Seretide cure asthma?

Seretide doesn't cure asthma – it's used to help manage and control your asthma. Seretide should be used regularly, even when you have no asthma symptoms, to reduce the inflammation in the lungs and to help keep the airways open.

What happens when you stop Seretide?

Do not stop or suddenly reduce your dose of Seretide. This could make your breathing worse. In addition, if you suddenly stop taking Seretide or reduce your dose of Seretide this may (very rarely) cause you to have problems with your adrenal gland (adrenal insufficiency) which sometimes causes side effects.

How many puffs of Seretide should I take?

The usual dose is two puffs from your inhaler twice a day. The medicine in SERETIDE should be inhaled into your lungs. SERETIDE must only be breathed in through the mouth. The full instructions for using SERETIDE are given on a leaflet inside the pack.

Does Seretide stop coughing?

Seretide accuhaler is used for maintenance treatment of asthma, a disease of the airways and lungs characterised by shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness and cough.

When is the best time to take Seretide?

It is very important that you use your SERETIDE every day, twice a day. This will help you to keep free of symptoms throughout the day and night. Take your medicine at about the same time(s) each day. Taking it at the same time each day will have the best effect.

Does Seretide affect sleep?

There are also combination puffers (Seretide or Symbicort) that contain both a beta-agonist and inhaled corticosteroid and can cause insomnia.