Salflute 250 Inhaler

Salflute 250 Inhaler is a combination inhaler that contains salmeterol and fluticasone propionate in each inhalation, supplied as a strip/box of 10 packs. It belongs to the long-acting beta2-agonist plus inhaled corticosteroid class. Salflute 250 Inhaler is used for maintenance treatment of asthma in people who need a combination controller medicine to help prevent symptoms such as wheeze, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. It is not a rescue inhaler for sudden asthma attacks.

How it works: Salmeterol helps relax the muscles around the airways so they stay open longer and breathing feels easier. Fluticasone propionate reduces inflammation and swelling in the lungs, and the inhaler form delivers both medicines directly to the airways with each puff.

Salflute 250 Inhaler is the only strength of this brand we sell, so there are no lower or higher local siblings to compare it with. Because it is a controller-strength inhaler, it is typically chosen for patients whose asthma needs a prescription combination of bronchodilator plus steroid rather than a lower-dose option. A doctor may select Salflute 250 Inhaler when a patient needs this exact inhaled strength for better day-to-day control.

• Maintenance treatment of asthma
• Prevention of wheezing
• Reduction of chest tightness
• Help with shortness of breath caused by asthma
• Long-term control medicine, not for sudden attacks

• Use Salflute 250 Inhaler exactly as prescribed; this is an inhaled controller medicine, not a tablet or chewable.
• Shake and use the inhaler as instructed in your patient guide or by your clinician before each dose.
• Breathe out fully before inhaling, then inhale the medicine deeply and steadily through the mouthpiece.
• Hold your breath for several seconds after each puff to let the medicine reach the lungs.
• If prescribed more than one inhalation, wait as directed between puffs.
• Rinse your mouth with water after use and spit it out to help reduce thrush and hoarseness.

Salflute 250 Inhaler delivers the labeled salmeterol plus fluticasone propionate dose in each inhalation, and the exact number of inhalations per day is set by your doctor. This strength is a maintenance dose for regular use, and the maximum daily dose should not be exceeded unless your prescriber specifically tells you to do so. Do not change how often you use Salflute 250 Inhaler on your own, because asthma control and safety depend on the prescribed schedule.

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
• Nervousness or tremor
• Oral thrush in the mouth, especially if the mouth is not rinsed after use

• Do not use Salflute 250 Inhaler for sudden asthma attacks; keep a rescue inhaler available.
• This is a higher controller-strength inhaler and should be used only when a clinician has decided you need this exact dose.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, arrhythmia, diabetes, glaucoma, or thyroid disease.
• Using inhaled steroids can increase the risk of oral thrush; rinse your mouth after each use.
• Tell your prescriber if you have had frequent asthma flare-ups or needed oral steroids recently.
• Do not stop Salflute 250 Inhaler abruptly without medical advice, because asthma symptoms can worsen.
• If your symptoms get worse or your rescue inhaler is needed more often, seek medical review promptly.

• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ritonavir or ketoconazole can increase fluticasone levels.
• Other long-acting beta-agonists should not be used together unless prescribed.
• Certain heart medicines, including beta-blockers, can reduce salmeterol benefit or worsen breathing.
• Diuretics or other medicines that lower potassium can increase the risk of low potassium with salmeterol.
• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants may increase cardiovascular side effects.

Store Salflute 250 Inhaler at room temperature in a dry place, away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight, and keep the inhaler capped when not in use.