SERETIDE 25/125 MDI

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