Flutrol 50 mcg/100 mcg Capsule

Flutrol 50 mcg/100 mcg Capsule is a combination asthma medicine containing salmeterol 50 mcg and fluticasone propionate 100 mcg in each capsule. It belongs to the long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA) plus inhaled corticosteroid class, and it is used for long-term control of asthma symptoms. This Flutrol 50 mcg/100 mcg Capsule helps reduce airway swelling and keeps the airways open, which can lower wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath when used regularly as prescribed.

How it works: Salmeterol relaxes the muscles around the airways so air can move through more easily, while fluticasone propionate reduces inflammation and swelling inside the lungs. In this capsule form, the medicine is inhaled into the lungs, where both ingredients work together to help prevent asthma symptoms over time.

Flutrol 50 mcg/100 mcg Capsule is the only strength sold in our range, so there are no lower or higher sibling strengths to compare with it. Because it contains both a bronchodilator and a steroid in a single capsule, a doctor may choose this strength for maintenance treatment when regular controller therapy is needed rather than quick relief. The effect is not immediate like a rescue inhaler, so it is meant for ongoing asthma control rather than sudden symptoms.

• Maintenance treatment of asthma
• Prevention of wheezing
• Reduction of chest tightness
• Control of shortness of breath
• Long-term symptom prevention

• Use the capsule exactly as your doctor instructs; it is for inhalation use only, not for swallowing.
• Open the capsule and inhale the powder with the proper inhalation device if directed by your pharmacist or prescriber.
• Do not chew, crush, or swallow the capsule whole unless your prescriber specifically told you to.
• Use it at the same time(s) each day to keep asthma control steady.
• Do not use this medicine for sudden asthma attacks; keep a rescue inhaler for emergencies.
• Rinse your mouth and spit after use to help lower the risk of oral thrush.

Each Flutrol 50 mcg/100 mcg Capsule delivers salmeterol 50 mcg plus fluticasone propionate 100 mcg. The usual schedule is twice daily for many patients, but the exact frequency and whether it is appropriate for you must be decided by your doctor. Do not take more capsules per day than prescribed, because this strength is a maintenance dose, not a rescue treatment.

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

Common side effects of Salmeterol + Fluticasone Propionate may include:

• Throat irritation
• Hoarseness
• Cough after inhalation
• Headache
• Oral thrush (white patches in the mouth)
• Tremor or shakiness
• Mild muscle aches

• Not for sudden asthma attacks; use a rescue inhaler for immediate symptoms.
• This is a controller medicine that contains a LABA, so it must be used only as prescribed and not more often than directed.
• Rinse your mouth after each use to reduce the chance of oral thrush.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, diabetes, or a history of seizures.
• Use caution if you notice tremor, palpitations, or nervousness, because the salmeterol component can cause these effects.
• Tell your prescriber if you have active or recent infections, including tuberculosis, chickenpox, or measles.
• Let your clinician know if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking other inhaled or oral steroids.

• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ritonavir, ketoconazole, or clarithromycin may increase fluticasone-related side effects.
• Other bronchodilators or asthma medicines may increase the risk of jitteriness or heart rhythm effects if combined without supervision.
• Beta-blockers can reduce the effect of salmeterol and may worsen breathing.
• Diuretics and some heart medicines can increase the risk of low potassium when used with salmeterol.
• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or tricyclic antidepressants may increase cardiovascular side effects.

Store Flutrol 50 mcg/100 mcg Capsule in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.