Flohale 0.5 mg Respules 2 mL

Flohale 0.5 mg Respules 2 mL is a fluticasone propionate medicine used by inhalation for asthma control. Each respule contains 0.5 mg of fluticasone propionate in 2 mL, provided as a liquid for use in a nebulizer. It belongs to the inhaled corticosteroid class, which helps reduce swelling and irritation in the airways over time. Flohale 0.5 mg Respules 2 mL is used to help prevent asthma symptoms such as wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.

How it works: Fluticasone propionate works by calming inflammation in the airways, which makes breathing easier over time. In Flohale 0.5 mg Respules 2 mL, the liquid is inhaled through a nebulizer so the medicine can reach the lungs directly. By reducing airway swelling and mucus production, this inhaled corticosteroid helps prevent asthma symptoms and flare-ups. It is not meant to give immediate relief during a sudden asthma attack.

Flohale 0.5 mg Respules 2 mL is a lower-strength option than Flohale 2 mg Respules 2 mL, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants a smaller inhaled corticosteroid dose or when symptoms are being controlled with less medication. Because this is a respule for nebulization, it does not work like a fast-relief inhaler; the benefit is control and prevention, not quick rescue. A clinician may select Flohale 0.5 mg Respules 2 mL for people who need a specific maintenance dose based on age, symptoms, and prior inhaled steroid use.

• Maintenance treatment of asthma
• Help prevent wheezing
• Reduce airway inflammation
• Lower risk of asthma flare-ups
• Support long-term breathing control

• Use Flohale 0.5 mg Respules 2 mL only with a nebulizer as directed by your doctor; it is not a tablet or capsule to swallow.
• Open one respule and pour the full 2 mL into the nebulizer cup right before use.
• Breathe in the mist slowly and steadily through the mouthpiece or mask until the nebulaizer treatment is finished.
• Do not mix the respule with other medicines unless your prescriber or pharmacist says it is okay.
• After each dose, rinse your mouth with water and spit it out to help lower the risk of oral thrush.
• Use Flohale 0.5 mg Respules 2 mL at the same times each day if prescribed on a regular schedule.

Each Flohale 0.5 mg Respules 2 mL contains 0.5 mg of fluticasone propionate per respule. The exact dose and how often it is used are decided by the doctor based on the patient’s age, asthma severity, and response; it may be used once or twice daily depending on the prescription. Do not increase the number of respules per day or use it more often than prescribed, because the maximum daily dose depends on the individual treatment plan and this strength is one part of that plan.

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

Common side effects of Fluticasone Propionate may include:

• Hoarseness or voice changes
• Sore throat
• Mouth irritation
• Cough after inhalation
• Oral thrush (fungal infection in the mouth)
• Headache

• Not for sudden asthma attacks; keep a rescue inhaler available for emergency symptoms.
• Using inhaled steroids can increase the risk of oral thrush, so rinsing the mouth after each dose is important.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of tuberculosis, untreated infections, or eye disease such as glaucoma or cataracts.
• Do not stop Flohale 0.5 mg Respules 2 mL suddenly without medical advice if you have been using it regularly.
• Use caution if you have liver problems, since steroid effects may be stronger in some people.
• Let your doctor know if you need large doses or long-term treatment, because higher cumulative steroid exposure can affect growth in children and adrenal function.
• If your asthma worsens after starting this medicine, seek medical advice promptly.

• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ritonavir or cobicistat may raise fluticasone levels and increase steroid side effects.
• Other corticosteroids, including oral or injectable steroids, can add to overall steroid exposure.
• Certain antifungal medicines like ketoconazole or itraconazole may increase fluticasone exposure.
• Live vaccines may need special consideration if the immune system is affected by steroid use.

Store Flohale 0.5 mg Respules 2 mL in the original pack at room temperature as directed on the label, protected from light, and use each respule immediately after opening.