Seretide Evohaler (50mcg, 125mcg, 250mcg)

You should always take your Seretide Evohaler as your doctor prescribes, and depending on whether your asthma is improving or worsening will determine the dose of Seretide Evohaler that your doctor or pharmacist prescribed to you.

Below are some standard usages from the Patient information Leaflet:

Use your Seretide every day until your doctor advises you to stop. Do not take more than the

recommended dose. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Do not stop taking Seretide or reduce the dose of Seretide without talking to your doctor first.

Seretide should be inhaled through the mouth into the lungs.

You may not be able to taste or feel the powder on your tongue, even if you have used the

Evohaler correctly.

For asthma

Adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over

• Seretide Evohaler 50/100 – One inhalation twice a day
• Seretide Evohaler 50/250 – One inhalation twice a day
• Seretide Evohaler 50/500 – One inhalation twice a day

Children 4 to 12 years of age

• Seretide Evohaler 50/100 – One inhalation twice a day
• Seretide is not recommended for use in children below 4 years of age.

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

We advise that you consult with your doctor or prescriber before you use or buy a Seretide Evohaler.

There is no known interactions between Seretide Accuhaler and food or Alcohol.

We advise that you consult with your doctor or prescriber before you use or buy a Seretide Evohaler.

Some of the know interactions between Seretide Evohaler and other medication are as follows:

• Beta blockers (such as atenolol, propranolol and sotalol). Beta blockers are mostly used for high blood
  pressure or other heart conditions.
• Medicines to treat infections (such as ketoconazole, itraconazole and erythromycin)
• HIV treatment (such as ritonavir, cobicistat containing products).
• Corticosteroids (by mouth or by injection).
• Diuretics, also known as ‘water tablets’ used to treat high blood pressure.
• Other bronchodilators (such as salbutamol).
• Xanthine medicines.

This list is not exhaustive, please consult the patient information leaflet for a more cohesive list,

We advise that you consult with your doctor or prescriber before you use or buy a Seretide Evohaler.

You would not be able to take Seretide Evohaler if any of the following apply to you:

• You have a heart disease, including an irregular or fast heart beat
• Overactive thyroid gland
• High blood pressure
• Diabetes mellitus (Seretide may increase your blood sugar)
• Low potassium in your blood
• Tuberculosis (TB) now or in the past, or other lung infections
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Driving and using machines – Seretide is not likely to affect your ability to drive or use machines.

We advise that you consult with your doctor or prescriber before you use or buy a Seretide Evohaler.

Yes, you can legally buy Seretide Evohaler online from registered prescribers such as e-Surgery. Always make sure you check for the green GPhC logo anytime you buy Seretide online or other medicines. You can use the GPhC website to check if a pharmacy is registered. This ensures that when you buy the Seretide Evohaler online it is genuine.

We advise that you consult with your doctor or prescriber before you use or buy a Seretide Evohaler.

If you have any questions regarding the Seretide Evohaler , and the Patient information leaflet does not answer your question, you can use our completely free Ask-A-Pharmacist service.

We advise that you consult with your doctor or prescriber before you use or buy a Seretide Evohaler.

If you choose to buy your Seretide Evohaler online with e-Surgery prices start from £39.95. This includes the cost of a private prescription.

We advise that you consult with your doctor or prescriber before you use or buy a Seretide Evohaler.

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We advise that you consult with your doctor or prescriber before you use or buy a Seretide Evohaler. If you have any more questions on this topic, you can also use our free Ask-a-Pharmacist service!

When your Seretide Evohaler arrives, you would need to store it with the following in mind:

• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton or on the label of your inhaler after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
• Do not store above 30C
• Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.
• You can take medicine you no longer use to your local pharmacy for correct disposal

We advise that you consult with your doctor or prescriber before you use or buy a Seretide Evohaler.

The Seretide Evohaler is a prescription only medication, therefore it is not available over the counter.

We advise that you consult with your doctor or prescriber before you use or buy a Seretide Evohaler.

You doctor may prescribe you different inhalers for different reasons depending on your individual case of asthma, these types are Preventers and Relievers:

Preventers are taken daily to treat asthma itself, whilst Relievers are to be taken whilst you are struggling with your asthma,

See a list below of the different inhalers in each category.

We advise that you consult with your doctor or prescriber before you use or buy a Seretide Evohaler.

You should not dispose of a Seretide Evohaler in the general waste bin once you have finished using the item or if it has expired and is no longer usable. Please return it to your local pharmacy or GP surgery for the correct disposal.

Seretide Evohalers are licensed for the treatment of patients with moderate to severe COPD. This may vary depending on your condition and the treatment issued by your doctor. You should consult your doctor or prescriber before you buy inhalers or decide to undergo treatment for any respiratory issues you may be having.

There is no evidence to suggest that using a Seretide Evohaler is dangerous during pregnancy. Asthma symptoms must be managed during pregnancy but if you are concerned about how your Seretide Evohaler Inhaler is affecting your unborn baby then you should seek your doctor’s advice immediately. You should always seek the advice of your doctor or prescriber before you switch or buy inhalers.

A Seretide Accuhaler and a Seretide Evohaler contain the same active ingredients, Fluticasone and Salmeterol. They just dispense the medicine in different ways. However, this does not mean that they are interchangeable as the dosage may vary. You should always seek the advice of your doctor or prescriber before you switch or buy inhalers.

They contain different active ingredients. A Seretide Inhaler contains Fluticasone with Salmeterol, whereas a Kelhale Inhaler contains Beclometasone. Both types of inhalers contain an ingredient which can be termed a preventer. 

However, this does not mean that they are interchangeable, and you should always seek advice from your doctor or prescriber before you change or buy inhalers.

They contain different active ingredients. A Seretide Inhaler contains Fluticasone with Salmeterol, whereas a Qvar Easi-Breathe contains Beclometasone. Both types of inhaler contain an ingredient which can be termed a preventer.  

However, this does not mean that they are interchangeable, and you should always seek advice from your doctor or prescriber before you change or buy inhalers.

They contain different active ingredients. A Ventolin Inhaler contains Salbutamol, whereas a Seretide Inhaler contains Fluticasone with Salmeterol. A Ventolin Inhaler acts as a reliever but a Seretide Inhaler acts as both a preventer and a reliever. 

However, you should always consult your doctor or prescriber before you buy inhalers or decide to undergo treatment for any respiratory issues you may be having.

They contain different active ingredients. A Salamol Easi-Breathe contains Salbutamol, whereas a Seretide Inhaler contains Fluticasone with Salmeterol. A Salamol Easi-Breathe acts as a reliever but a Seretide Inhaler acts as both a preventer and a reliever. 

However, you should consult your doctor or prescriber before you buy inhalers or decide to undergo treatment for any respiratory issues you may be having.

They contain different active ingredients. A Seretide Inhaler contains Fluticasone with Salmeterol, whereas an Atrovent Inhaler contains an active ingredient called Ipratropium bromide. Both can be used for similar conditions. Both contain an ingredient which can be termed a preventer. 

However, this does not mean that they are interchangeable, and you should always seek the advice of your doctor or prescriber before you change or buy inhalers.

There is no evidence to suggest that your Seretide Inhaler will affect your use of any contraception. However, you should always seek advice before you buy inhalers.