Prescription Only Medication (POM)
Seretide Evohaler contains two medicines, salmeterol and fluticasone propionate. Seretide Evohaler is a preventer inhaler and helps to stop asthma symptoms from developing. Seretide Evohaler should not be used to relieve a sudden attack of breathlessness or wheezing. If this happens you need to use a fast-acting ‘reliever’ inhaler, such as salbutamol.
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The Seretide Evohaler is a preventer inhaler, the medicine is considered a bronchodilator, which means it is designed to keep your airways open for an estimated 12 hours,
Seretide Evohaler is not a reliever inhaler, (one designed to help with immediate symptoms of asthma and provide instant relief).
Seretide Evohaler contains the two active ingredients, Salmeterol and Fluticasone.
We advise that you consult with your doctor or prescriber before you use or buy a Seretide Evohaler.
When you require a dose of your Seretide Evohaler you should follow the information on the patient information leaflet:
1. When using your inhaler for the first time, test that it is working. Remove the mouthpiece cover by
gently squeezing the sides with your thumb and forefinger and pull apart.
2. To make sure that it works, shake it well, point the mouthpiece away from you and press the
canister to release a puff into the air. Repeat these steps, shaking the inhaler before releasing each
puff, until the counter reads 120. If you have not used your inhaler for a week or more, release two
puffs of medicine into the air.
We advise that you consult with your doctor or prescriber before you use or buy a Seretide Evohaler.
It is important to start to breathe as slowly as possible just before using your inhaler.
1. Stand or sit upright when using your inhaler.
2. Remove the mouthpiece cover (as shown in the first picture). Check inside and outside to make
sure that the mouthpiece is clean and free of loose objects.
3. Shake the inhaler 4 or 5 times to ensure that any loose objects are removed and that the contents of
the inhaler are evenly mixed.
4. Hold the inhaler upright with your thumb on the base, below the mouthpiece. Breathe out as far as
is comfortable.
5. Place the mouthpiece in your mouth between your teeth. Close your lips around it. Do not bite.
6. Breathe in through your mouth slowly and deeply. Just after starting to breathe in, press firmly
down on the top of the canister to release a puff of medicine. Do this while still breathing in
steadily and deeply.
7. Hold your breath, take the inhaler from your mouth and your finger from the top of the inhaler.
Continue holding your breath for a few seconds, or as long as is comfortable.
8. Wait about half a minute between taking each puff of medicine and then repeat steps 3 to 7.
9. Afterwards, rinse your mouth with water and spit it out, and/or brush your teeth. This may help to
stop you getting thrush and becoming hoarse.
10. After use always replace the mouthpiece cover straight away to keep out dust. When the
mouthpiece cover is fitted correctly it will ‘click’ into position. If it does not ‘click’ into place,
turn the mouthpiece cover the other way round and try again. Do not use too much force.
We advise that you consult with your doctor or prescriber before you use or buy a Seretide Evohaler.
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