Seretide Inhaler (Evohaler or Accuhaler)

Contains the active ingredients salmeterol and fluticasone propionate
Evohaler available in 50, 125 or 250 mcg strengths
Accuhaler available in 100, 250 or 500 mcg strengths

Buy Seretide Inhalers for Asthma

Seretide Inhalers contain two medicines. One is a long-acting bronchodilator which helps the airways in the lungs to stay open. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. Seretide also contains a corticosteroid which reduces swelling and irritation in the lungs. You must use Seretide every day as directed by your doctor. This will make sure that it works properly in controlling your asthma.

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About Seretide Inhalers

Description

Seretide Inhalers contain the active ingredients salmeterol and fluticasone propionate. Salmeterol is a long-acting bronchodilator and fluticasone propionate is a corticosteroid. They help prevent breathing problems such as asthma.

Suitability

Do not use Seretide Inhalers if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to salmeterol or fluticasone propionate or any of the other ingredients listed in the patient information leaflet.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Important Interactions

You must tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken or might take other medicines, in particular:

  • beta-blockers (such as atenolol, propranolol and sotalol)
  • medicines to treat infections (such as ketoconazole, itraconazole and erythromycin) including some medicines for HIV treatment (such as ritonavir, cobicistat containing products)
  • corticosteroids (by mouth or by injection)
  • diuretics - also known as water tablets - used to treat high blood pressure
  • other bronchodilators (such as salbutamol)
  • xanthine medicines - these are often used to treat asthma
Side Effects
  • headache
  • thrush (sore, creamy-yellow, raised patches) in the mouth and throat
  • aching, swollen joints and muscle pain.
  • muscle cramps
Please Note

All medication can cause side effects. We have only listed a few to be aware of. Details of all side effects, including rare side effects to be aware of, are listed in the patient information leaflet (PIL). When completing your medical questionnaire, it is very important that you answer the questions truthfully. This is to ensure your doctor has a full picture of your medical history before prescribing. List all medicines you are already taking, including non-prescription and herbal medicines.

Alternatives

Other preventer inhalers are available, but you should only request the preventer inhaler that has previously been prescribed to you by your regular GP.

Looking after your medicine

Do not take medicines after the expiry date stamped on the pack. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.

Medicines are only intended to be used by the person they are prescribed for. Do not give your prescribed medicine to anybody else, even if they have the same symptoms as you. Medicines can be harmful if used by anybody other than the person they have been prescribed for.

References

Seretide 50, 125, 250 Evohaler Patient Information Leaflet

Seretide 100, 250, 500 Accuhaler Patient Information Leaflet

British National Formulary: fluticasone with salmeterol


Regulatory Information

Last reviewed & updated: 08/04/2020
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Authored: 18/09/2009
Dr Philip Veal
Public health doctor, GP, and main prescribing doctor at Anytime Doctor
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