The usual dose is two inhalations twice a day , that is two puffs (actuations) in the morning and two in the evening. Your doctor or asthma nurse will prescribe the dose required to treat your asthma. Flutiform K-haler should not be used in children under 12 years of age.
When should I take flutiform?
When to use it
It is very important that you use your FLUTIFORM inhaler every day, twice a day (morning and night) . This will help prevent asthma symptoms throughout the day and night. Do not use FLUTIFORM inhaler to relieve a sudden attack of breathlessness or wheezing.
How do you take flutiform?
- Check dose counter.
- Remove cap.
- Hold inhaler upright and shake well.
- Breathe out gently away from inhaler.
- Put mouthpiece between teeth without biting and close lips to form good seal.
- Start to breathe in slowly and deeply through the mouth and, at the same time, press down firmly on canister.
How many doses are in a flutiform inhaler?
Flutiform inhaler is delivered by a press-and-breathe pressurised metered dose inhaler (pMDI) which also contains an integrated dose indicator. Each inhaler will provide at least 120 actuations (60 doses) .
Is flutiform for severe asthma?
Flutiform inhaler is not intended for the initial treatment of mild asthma. For patients with severe asthma the inhaled corticosteroid therapy should be established before prescribing a fixed-dose combination product.
Is flutiform a steroid?
Flutiform is an inhaler (a pressurised inhalation, suspension) which contains two active ingredients: Fluticasone propionate which belongs to a group of medicines called steroids . Steroids help to reduce swelling and inflammation in the lungs.
What is flutiform 250 used for?
FLUTIFORM inhaler is used to help people with asthma who need regular treatment. It is very important that you use your FLUTIFORM inhaler every day, twice a day (morning and night). This will help prevent asthma symptoms throughout the day and night.
What type of inhaler is flutiform K?
Flutiform K-haler is an inhaler ( a pressurised inhalation suspension ) which contains two active ingredients: Fluticasone propionate which belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. Steroids help to reduce swelling and inflammation in the lungs.
What are soft mist inhalers?
The soft mist inhaler (SMI) is a newer type of device. It creates a cloud of medicine that you inhale without the help of a propellant. Because the mist contains more particles than MDIs and DPIs and the spray leaves the inhaler more slowly, more of the drug gets into your lungs.
Is flutiform better than Symbicort?
Conclusions. Flutiform (pMDI) was shown to provide significantly higher drug deposition fraction to the central/peripheral airways than Symbicort (DPI) and Relvar (DPI). It is suggested that Flutiform may provide a potent therapeutic option for various asthma patients, including those who have difficulty using DPIs.
Is flutiform better than Seretide?
Real-life patients previously controlled on Seretide ® 250 Evohaler ® can be switched to Flutiform ® 250 and maintain good asthma control. Moreover, patients on Flutiform ® 250 were significantly better controlled than patients on Seretide ® 250 Evohaler ® when asthma control was assessed according to GINA criteria.
Is flutiform a reliever?
You may get a blue steroid treatment card if you need a high dose of fluticasone to control your symptoms. You’ll usually be given another inhaler, called a “reliever” , to relieve your symptoms when they happen. When fluticasone comes mixed with other medicines, brand names include Flutiform, Seretide and Relvar.
What is the purple inhaler for asthma?
Seretide® (salmeterol and fluticasone) . This is a purple-coloured inhaler.
Is flutiform 250 for severe asthma?
Flutiform inhaler is not intended for the initial treatment of mild asthma. For patients with severe asthma the inhaled corticosteroid therapy should be established before prescribing a fixed-dose combination product.
Can flixotide make asthma worse?
Your doctor or pharmacist will explain to you what this is and how to use it. If you change the make of spacer you use this may alter the amount of drug delivered to the lungs. You should let your doctor know if your asthma symptoms worsen. Do not use your FLIXOTIDE puffer to treat a sudden attack of breathlessness.
Do inhalers damage lungs?
POWERFUL inhalers used by asthma sufferers can make their lungs produce harmful chemicals and significantly increase the chances of an attack if used too frequently, researchers have claimed.
