Flutidin S 25 mcg/250 mcg Inhaler

Flutidin S 25 mcg/250 mcg Inhaler is a prescription combination inhaler for asthma that contains salmeterol 25 mcg and fluticasone propionate 250 mcg in each inhalation. It belongs to the long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) classes, which work together to help prevent asthma symptoms and reduce airway inflammation. This strength is typically used for people whose asthma is not controlled well enough with lower-dose inhalers alone. Flutidin S 25 mcg/250 mcg Inhaler is for maintenance treatment, not for sudden breathing attacks.

How it works: Salmeterol helps relax the muscles around the airways so air can move in and out more easily. Fluticasone propionate reduces swelling and irritation inside the airways, and because this is an inhaler, the medicine goes directly into the lungs.

Flutidin S 25 mcg/250 mcg Inhaler is a higher-strength option than lower-dose salmeterol/fluticasone inhalers, so it is usually chosen when a doctor needs stronger daily control of asthma symptoms. It may be used when wheezing, nighttime symptoms, or flare-ups continue despite a lower dose, but it is not meant for quick relief.

• Maintenance treatment of asthma
• Prevention of day-to-day asthma symptoms
• Reduction of nighttime asthma symptoms
• Help with long-term asthma control
• Not for sudden asthma attacks

• Use exactly as prescribed; this inhaler is for regular maintenance use, not as a rescue inhaler.
• Inhale the medicine through the mouth as directed by your doctor or pharmacist, then hold your breath for a few seconds if instructed.
• Do not use extra doses for sudden shortness of breath; use a fast-acting rescue inhaler if prescribed.
• Rinse your mouth with water and spit it out after use to lower the risk of oral thrush.
• Use it at the same times each day to keep asthma control steady.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.

Flutidin S 25 mcg/250 mcg Inhaler delivers salmeterol 25 mcg plus fluticasone propionate 250 mcg per inhalation. For this strength, the exact dose and how many times per day you use it are decided by the prescriber based on how severe your asthma is and how well it is controlled. Do not use more than prescribed, because higher LABA/ICS exposure can raise the risk of side effects.

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 (more likely if you do not rinse after use)
• Headache
• Tremor or shakiness
• Fast heartbeat or palpitations
• Cough or mild mouth/throat dryness

• Do not use Flutidin S 25 mcg/250 mcg Inhaler for sudden asthma attacks or sudden shortness of breath.
• This is a higher-strength inhaler, so it should be used only when a clinician has decided that this dose is appropriate.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, seizure disorder, thyroid disease, diabetes, or low potassium.
• Use caution if you are taking medicines that can affect heart rhythm or potassium levels.
• Long-term inhaled steroid use can increase the risk of oral thrush, hoarseness, and, at higher exposure, systemic steroid effects.
• If asthma symptoms get worse or you need your rescue inhaler more often, seek medical review promptly.
• If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have had tuberculosis or recurrent infections, ask your clinician before using this inhaler.

• Other LABA medicines or asthma inhalers that contain salmeterol or similar bronchodilators
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir, or cobicistat
• Beta-blockers, including some heart or glaucoma medicines, which can reduce bronchodilator effect
• Diuretics or other medicines that can lower potassium
• Certain antidepressants or heart medicines that may affect heart rhythm

Store Flutidin S 25 mcg/250 mcg Inhaler at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight, and keep the inhaler in its original packaging until use.