Digihaler SF 250 Inhaler

Digihaler SF 250 Inhaler is a prescription combination inhaler containing salmeterol and fluticasone propionate in the strength labeled on the pack: 250 mcg fluticasone propionate plus 50 mcg salmeterol per inhalation. It belongs to the long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA) plus inhaled corticosteroid class. Digihaler SF 250 Inhaler is used to help control and prevent asthma symptoms such as wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. It is a controller medicine, not a rescue inhaler for sudden asthma attacks.

How it works: Salmeterol relaxes the muscles around the airways so air can move through the lungs more easily, while fluticasone propionate reduces swelling and irritation inside the airways. Because Digihaler SF 250 Inhaler is inhaled directly into the lungs, the medicine works where it is needed to help prevent asthma symptoms over time.

Digihaler SF 250 Inhaler is a higher-strength option than Digihaler SF 125 Inhaler, so it is usually chosen for people whose asthma needs stronger anti-inflammatory treatment and ongoing control. Because this strength delivers more fluticasone propionate per inhalation, a clinician may prefer it when lower strengths have not controlled symptoms well enough. It should only be used when a doctor has assessed that this higher-strength inhaler is appropriate for the patient.

• Maintenance treatment of asthma
• Prevention of wheezing
• Reduction of chest tightness
• Control of shortness of breath caused by asthma
• Long-term airway inflammation control

• Use Digihaler SF 250 Inhaler exactly as prescribed and follow the inhaler technique your clinician or pharmacist showed you.
• Do not use it to treat sudden breathing problems; keep a quick-relief inhaler available for rescue use if your doctor prescribed one.
• Inhale the medicine through the mouth into the lungs, not through the nose, and hold your breath after a dose if instructed.
• Rinse your mouth with water and spit it out after each use to lower the risk of oral thrush.
• Use the inhaler consistently at the same time each day for best control, even if you feel well.
• Do not change to a lower or higher strength, and do not stop the inhaler suddenly without medical advice.

Each inhalation of Digihaler SF 250 Inhaler provides 250 mcg fluticasone propionate and 50 mcg salmeterol. The usual number of inhalations per day depends on the patient and the prescriber’s asthma plan, but this medicine is generally taken twice daily rather than as needed. The doctor decides the exact dose and maximum daily use based on asthma severity, response, and safety.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Salmeterol + Fluticasone Propionate may include:

• Hoarseness or voice changes
• Throat irritation
• Oral thrush (white patches in the mouth)
• Headache
• Tremor or shakiness
• Fast or pounding heartbeat
• Cough after inhalation

• Not for sudden asthma attacks or sudden worsening symptoms
• Higher-strength fluticasone in Digihaler SF 250 Inhaler may raise the risk of oral thrush and other corticosteroid effects if used incorrectly or too often
• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat, seizures, diabetes, or thyroid disease
• Use caution if you have osteoporosis, glaucoma, or cataracts, since inhaled steroids can worsen these conditions in some patients
• Report any increased need for rescue inhaler use, because that can mean asthma is getting worse
• Do not use if you are allergic to salmeterol, fluticasone propionate, or any component of the inhaler
• Ask your clinician before using this inhaler during pregnancy or while breastfeeding

• Other LABA medicines or bronchodilators that may increase side effects
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ritonavir or ketoconazole, which can raise fluticasone levels
• Beta-blockers, which may reduce bronchodilator effect
• Diuretics or medicines that can lower potassium, which may increase heart-related side effects
• Certain antidepressants or heart medicines that can affect heart rhythm

Store Digihaler SF 250 Inhaler at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight, and keep it capped or closed as directed.