Qvar Autohaler

All medication has the possibility of side effects. If you are concerned about side effects before you buy a Qvar Autohaler inhaler you can find a full list in the Qvar autohaler inhaler patient information leaflet.

If the following happens, stop using your inhaler and tell your doctor immediately or go to the casualty department at your nearest hospital:

• an allergic reaction (swelling of the lips, face or neck leading to severe difficulty in breathing; skin rash
  or hives).
• abdominal pain
• weakness
• vomiting.

Some common side effects of a Qvar Autohaler inhaler include:

• hoarseness
• difficulty in swallowing accompanied by earache and swollen glands, sore throat (pharyngitis)
• a sore mouth or thrush (white spots in mouth and throat). These are less likely if you rinse your mouth out with water after using your inhaler. If you get thrush, talk to your doctor who may recommend a medicine to treat you
• change in taste

When you buy a Qvar inhaler it will come with a Qvar autohaler inhaler patient information leaflet in the box.

We advise that you consult with your doctor or prescriber before you use or buy a Qvar Autohaler online.

Qvar Autohaler inhaler contains 4.74 mg of alcohol (ethanol) in each puff (metered dose) which is equivalent to 4.74 mg/59.30 mg (7.99% w/w). The amount in each puff (metered dose) of this medicine is equivalent to 1 ml beer or 1 ml wine.

The small amount of alcohol in this medicine will not have any noticeable effects.

We advise that you consult with your doctor or prescriber before you use or buy a Qvar Autohaler online.

Do not buy and use a Qvar Autohaler Inhaler:

• if you are allergic to beclometasone dipropionate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (these can be found in the Qvar autohaler inhaler patient information leaflet)
• if you are allergic to other similar inhalers

We advise that you consult with your doctor or prescriber before you use or buy a Qvar Autohaler online.

Talk to your doctor before taking Qvar Autohaler inhaler if:

• you are suffering from tuberculosis (TB) now or have suffered from it in the past.
• you must avoid alcohol for any reason.
• your asthma seems to be getting worse. Perhaps you are more wheezy and short of breath than usual, your reliever inhaler seems to be less effective, you require more puffs from your reliever inhaler than usual, or you do not seem to be getting better. Your doctor may need to increase the dose of your steroid inhaler or give you a course of steroid tablets, or change your treatment altogether. If you have an infection in your chest your doctor may prescribe a course of antibiotics.
• When transferring from steroid tablets to an inhaler you find that, even if your chest is getting better, you feel generally unwell, you develop a rash, eczema, or a runny nose and sneezing (rhinitis). Do not stop treatment with your inhaler unless your doctor tells you to.

We advise that you consult with your doctor or prescriber before you use or buy a Qvar Autohaler online.

When you buy a Qvar Autohaler inhaler they will contain an inhaled steroid that works to reduce symptoms and prevents future asthma attacks. Qvar Inhalers are extremely effective at opening up the airways in the lungs.

We advise that you consult with your doctor or prescriber before you use or buy a Qvar Autohaler online.

Qvar Autohaler inhalers contain the active ingredient beclometasone dipropionate, which is known as a preventative inhaler that works to prevent future asthma attacks with an anti-inflammatory effect on the airways.

If you buy Qvar Autohaler inhalers they are preventative, whereas other inhalers such as Ventolin work to reduce symptoms that you are currently experiencing.

We advise that you consult with your doctor or prescriber before you use or buy a Qvar Autohaler online.

When the canister of your Qvar Autohaler inhaler is completely empty you will not feel or hear any propellant being discharged. You can buy a new Qvar Autohaler inhaler online from e-Surgery as long as you purchase before your inhaler runs out as we are not an acute service.

We advise that you consult with your doctor or prescriber before you use or buy a Qvar Autohaler online.

Tell your doctor as soon as possible. You should only take your inhaler as often as your doctor has prescribed.

Your doctor may want to check the cortisol levels in your blood and therefore, may need to take a blood sample (cortisol is a steroid hormone that occurs naturally in the body).

It is important that you take your dose as stated on the pharmacist’s label or as advised by your doctor. You should not increase or decrease your dose without seeking medical advice. Please use our Ask-A-Pharmacist service if you have further questions regarding the use of your Qvar Autohaler inhaler.

We advise that you consult with your doctor or prescriber before you use or buy a Qvar Autohaler online.

Yes, you can legally buy a Qvar Autohaler inhaler online from registered prescribers such as e-Surgery.

Whenever you buy Qvar Inhalers online or any other medication, make sure you check for the green GPhC logo on the bottom of each page of the website you are using.

You can use the GPhC website to check if a pharmacy is registered. This will ensure that when you buy Qvar Autohaler inhalers online they will be genuine.

We advise that you consult with your doctor or prescriber before you use or buy a Qvar Autohaler online.

Find out more information about your Qvar Autohaler inhaler in the Qvar autohaler inhaler patient information leaflet.

You can also use our completely free Ask-a-Pharmacist service to get health advice from a trained professional. We’re here to help!

It’s important to get your asthma checked by a medical professional to make sure nothing has changed and to make sure you are getting the most from your inhaler. Please read our blog article ‘the importance of your asthma review‘ to gain a better understanding of how your asthma can be managed.

We advise that you consult with your doctor or prescriber before you use or buy a Qvar Autohaler online.

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not store above 25C. Avoid storage in direct sunlight or heat. You can use your Qvar inhaler at temperatures as low as -10C. However, protect from frost.

The canister contains a pressurised liquid. Do not expose to temperatures higher than 50C. Do not pierce the canister.

Do not use Qvar Inhaler after the expiry date that is stated on the outer packaging after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

We advise that you consult with your doctor or prescriber before you use or buy a Qvar Autohaler online.

e-Surgery uses Royal Mail delivery with choices starting from Royal Mail 48 tracked delivery, Royal Mail tracked 24 and Royal Mail 1 pm special delivery (discover more about e-Surgery delivery). When you buy Qvar inhalers online they will arrive in discreet, recyclable packaging at a delivery address of your choice.

Find out to recycle packaging from e-Surgery.

We advise that you consult with your doctor or prescriber before you use or buy a Qvar Autohaler online.

Do not throw any medicines via wastewater or household waste. If your doctor decides to stop treatment, return the Qvar inhaler to your doctor or pharmacist for safe disposal. These measures will help to protect the environment.

We advise that you consult with your doctor or prescriber before you use or buy a Qvar Autohaler online.

Most asthma medications are safe to use when pregnant. It is thought that your baby will be more at risk if you stop taking your asthma medications and display asthma symptoms than if you were to continue with your treatment. However, if you are concerned then you should seek advice from your doctor or prescriber before using your Qvar Autohaler while pregnant.

Both the Qvar Autohaler and Kelhale Inhaler contain the same active ingredient.  

Please note, that these inhalers are not necessarily interchangeable. 

Please seek advice from your doctor or prescriber before purchasing either inhaler to ensure you get the best treatment for your condition.

There is no evidence to suggest that the active ingredient inside a Qvar Autohaler will affect your contraception and make it more or less effective. If you are concerned, then you should seek the advice of your doctor or prescriber before you use or purchase a Qvar Autohaler.

A Qvar Easi-Breathe and a Qvar Autohaler contain the same active ingredient. They dispense the medication to your respiratory system differently. Please note, that these inhalers are not necessarily interchangeable. Please seek advice from your doctor or prescriber before purchasing either inhaler to ensure you get the best treatment for your condition.

It is important to keep your asthma symptoms under control, however, this inhaler may not offer you instant relief. You should seek advice from your doctor or prescriber to select the correct treatment for your respiratory condition before purchasing a Qvar Autohaler.

The primary function of a Qvar Autohaler is not for hay fever but a doctor may advise otherwise. If you are contemplating purchasing a Qvar Autohaler for your hay fever, then you should first consult with your doctor or prescriber to make sure you receive the correct treatment for your condition.

A Qvar Autohaler is steroid-based whereas a Ventolin Inhaler is not. A Ventolin Inhaler works to open your airways to allow more oxygen into your respiratory system.  

A Qvar Autohaler works to reduce inflammation. You should seek advice from your doctor or prescriber before purchasing either inhaler to make sure you receive the correct treatment for your condition.