Seretide Inhaler (Evohaler or Accuhaler)

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.

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.

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.

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

• headache
• thrush (sore, creamy-yellow, raised patches) in the mouth and throat
• aching, swollen joints and muscle pain.
• muscle cramps

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