Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

In Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Fluticort F 250 Inhaler helps the lungs’ airways to stay open. It relaxes the muscles of these airways making it easier for the air to get in and out. It relieves COPD symptoms such as tightness in chest shortness of breath wheezing and coughing and helps you carry out daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Do not stop using it unless the doctor advises you.

Check the label for directions before use. Shake the inhaler. While you are breathing in from mouth press down on the inhaler one time to release the medication and hold your breath for 10 seconds. Repeat until you have inhaled the number of puffs as suggested by the doctor.Afterwards rinse your mouth thoroughly with water and spit it out.

Fluticort F 250 Inhaler is used in the treatment of asthma (wheezing and shortness of breath) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which the flow of air to the lungs is blocked). It relaxes the muscles of the air passages and making it easier to breathe.Your doctor will tell you how often you need to use your inhaler. It’s important that you take the lowest dose needed to effectively control your asthma. The effect of this medicine may be noticeable after a few days but will only reach its maximum after a few weeks. This medicine must be used regularly to be effective so go on taking it even if you don't have any symptoms. That means it’s doing its job. If you stop taking it your asthma and COPD may get worse. It should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs use your quick-relief inhaler (reliever). To get the benefit from this medicine you need to make sure you get your inhaler technique right otherwise it Does not work as well.The most common side effects are nausea vomiting respiratory tract infection fungal infections in the mouth headache hoarseness of voice sore throat cough musculoskeletal (bone muscle or joint) pain and increased heart rate. If you get there don’t stop taking it but do talk to your doctor. You can help prevent some of these symptoms by rinsing your mouth and throat with water or brushing your teeth after using your inhaler. There are other rarer side effects which can be serious. Talk to your doctor if you're worried about them. In general you should be trying to avoid situations that make your asthma worse (your triggers) and try not to smoke.Ask your doctor whether it’s safe to take this medicine if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. Before taking it you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

Check the label for directions before use. Shake the inhaler. While you are breathing in from mouth press down on the inhaler one time to release the medication and hold your breath for 10 seconds. Repeat until you have inhaled the number of puffs as suggested by the doctor.Afterwards rinse your mouth thoroughly with water and spit it out.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Fluticort F 250 Inhaler. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Fluticort F 250 Inhaler may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Fluticort F 250 Inhaler is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. | - Driving : None <p> No interaction found/established | - Kidney : None <p> No interaction found/established | - Liver : None <p> No interaction found/established

Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: RESPIRATORY

Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Headache | Cough | Upper respiratory tract infection | Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages) | Sinus inflammation | Stomach discomfort | Fungal infection of oropharynx | Tremors | Palpitations | Voice change

UNSAFE

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED