Description
SERETIDE 25/125 MDI contains two active ingredients: salmeterol xinafoate and fluticasone propionate. Salmeterol is a long-acting bronchodilator that helps keep the airways open, making it easier to breathe. Fluticasone is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation and irritation in the lungs. This combination is used to manage asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Dosage/Direction:
- Shake the inhaler well before use.
- Breathe out fully, place the mouthpiece in your mouth, and close your lips around it.
- Press down on the inhaler to release a dose while breathing in deeply and slowly.
- Hold your breath for about 10 seconds, then breathe out slowly.
- Typically, the dosage is two puffs twice daily (morning and evening), as prescribed by your doctor.
Side Effects:
- Common: Soreness in the mouth, throat or tongue, hoarseness, headache, muscle cramps, joint pain, increased heart rate.
- Serious: Allergic reactions (rash, itching, swelling), severe dizziness, trouble breathing, pneumonia
