How do you use 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.
How do you use accuhaler 100 50 Seretide?
The usual dose is one puff from your ACCUHALER twice a day. Children 4 years and older: The usual dose is one puff from your SERETIDE ACCUHALER 100/50 (100 micrograms of fluticasone propionate and 50 micrograms of salmeterol) twice a day.
How does Seretide accuhaler work?
Seretide inhalers contain a combination of two active ingredients: fluticasone and salmeterol. As an anti-inflammatory steroid medicine, fluticasone works by reducing inflammation and the secretion of mucus in the lungs, whereas salmeterol is a long-acting bronchodilator, and works by relaxing the muscles in the lungs.
How effective is Seretide?
SERETIDE 50/500 micrograms was effective in improving lung function, health status and reducing the risk of COPD exacerbations, in both current and ex-smokers.
How long does it take for Seretide to work?
It may take two to four weeks before they reach their full effect.
Is Seretide a preventer or reliever?
Seretide is normally referred to as a ‘preventer’ or ‘controller’ inhaler as it helps to prevent symptoms such as breathlessness in asthma and COPD. It can also help to reduce the chances of having an asthma attack.
How long does it take Seretide to work?
How long does it take for Seretide to start working?
What kind of inhaler does Seretide come in?
SERETIDE is available as a dry powder device called an ACCUHALER and a Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) also known as an” inhaler”. ACCUHALER. • SERETIDE ACCUHALER: 100/50, 250/50, 500/50 • SERETIDE MDI: 50/25, 125/25, 250/25 SERETIDE is used to help with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in people who need regular treatment.
How often can you take Seretide accuhaler for kids?
The usual dose is one puff from your SERETIDE ACCUHALER 100/50 (100 micrograms of fluticasone propionate and 50 micrograms of salmeterol) twice a day. No information is available on use of SERETIDE ACCUHALER in children under 4 years old. COPD Your doctor will prescribe 1 of 2 different strengths of SERETIDE ACCUHALER for you:
What’s the difference between Seretide accuhaler and MDI?
Seretide MDI: Two inhalations (50/25 micrograms to 250/25 micrograms) twice daily. The recommended dose for initiation of maintenance therapy in moderate persistent asthma is 100/50 micrograms fluticasone propionate/salmeterol twice daily: Seretide Accuhaler: One inhalation (100/50 micrograms) twice daily.
What is the absolute bioavailability of Seretide accuhaler?
In healthy adult subjects the absolute bioavailability has been estimated for fluticasone propionate Accuhaler (8%), fluticasone propionate Diskhaler (9%) and fluticasone propionate Inhaler (10.9%) respectively. The absolute bioavailability from Seretide Accuhaler and Inhaler are approximately 6%.