How do you use a SERETIDE 25 250 inhaler?

Two inhalations of 25 micrograms salmeterol and 125 micrograms fluticasone propionate twice daily. or; Two inhalations of 25 micrograms salmeterol and 250 micrograms fluticasone twice daily. Children 4 years and older: Two inhalations of 25 micrograms salmeterol and 50 micrograms fluticasone propionate twice daily.

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.

How do you inhale SERETIDE?

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 SERETIDE 100 Diskus?

  1. How to use Seretide® Diskus® (Salmeterol/Fluticasone Proprionate) –
  2. • Place the mouthpiece between your lips • Breathe in steadily and deeply through your Diskus and not your nose.
  3. INHALE. • Hold the outer case in one hand.
  4. OPEN. • Hold your Diskus with the.
  5. • Close your Diskus by sliding the outer.

How do you take SERETIDE 250?

Just after starting to breathe in through their mouth, patients should press firmly down on the top of the inhaler to release Seretide, while still breathing in steadily and deeply. 7. While holding their breath, patients should take the inhaler from their mouth and take their finger from the top of the inhaler.

How long should I wait between inhaler puffs?

Not waiting between puffs With some inhalers, such as metered dose inhalers (MDI), you need to wait at least 30 to 60 seconds before taking the next puff. This gives the medicine and propellant enough time to mix.

Can I take Seretide 3 times a day?

You must use your Seretide inhaler regularly every day, usually twice a day but sometimes reducing to once a day if your asthma is well controlled. You should always follow the instructions given by your doctor regarding when to use your inhaler and how many inhalations you should use each day.

What happens if you take too much Seretide?

The signs and symptoms of salmeterol overdose are dizziness, increases in systolic blood pressure, tremor, headache and tachycardia. If Seretide therapy has to be withdrawn due to overdose of the β agonist component of the drug, provision of appropriate replacement steroid therapy should be considered.