Seretide Accuhaler
"A breath-actuated, disc-design inhaler containing salmeterol and fluticasone propionate. Treatment for moderate to severe asthma helps prevent symptoms."
What is Seretide Accuhaler?
Seretide Accuhaler is an asthma inhaler that delivers the correct dose of medicine when you breathe in through it.
How does it work?
Seretide Accuhaler is a combination medication. Its 2 active ingredients are salmeterol and fluticasone propionate.
Salmeterol belongs to a group of medicines called long-acting bronchodilators. These help you breathe more easily by relaxing the muscles around your airways and opening them wider.
Fluticasone propionate is a type of steroid known as corticosteroids. Steroids work by reducing inflammation and swelling in your airways, helping to provide relief from asthma symptoms and make breathing easier.
How to use Seretide Accuhaler
- The Seretide Accuhaler comes in a foil wrapper. To open it, tear along the jagged edge. Take out the inhaler, hold the case in one hand and place the thumb of your other hand on the thumb grip.
- When you push your thumb away from you, you'll hear a click which means the mouthpiece is now open.
- Next, holding the Seretide Accuhaler flat with the mouthpiece towards you, slide the lever away from you until you hear a click. There's now a measured dose of your medicine ready to inhale.
- With the Seretide Accuhaler held away from your mouth, breathe out as far as you can but without it becoming uncomfortable. Place your lips around the mouthpiece, then breathe in through your mouth as steadily and deeply as is comfortable.
- Take the inhaler out of your mouth, hold your breath for up to 10 seconds if you can and breathe out slowly.
- To close the Seretide Accuhaler and make it ready for the next use, slide the thumb grip towards you.
- Make sure you rinse out your mouth or gargle with water.
Always read the patient information leaflet before use.
Once you've completed your short consultation, we can recommend and prescribe the dosage that's right for you. It's usually 1 puff, twice each day. There are 3 different strengths of Seretide Accuhaler: 100mcg, 200mcg and 500mcg.
Effectiveness
Seretide Accuhaler can help prevent attacks and control asthma symptoms like wheezing or nighttime coughing. You’re likely to notice an improvement within a week.
With asthma, there's always the possibility you’ll need a fast-acting medicine. That's why it's important to also have a reliever inhaler like Ventolin (salbutamol). Our clinicians can prescribe this.
Side effects of Seretide Accuhaler
Like all medications, some people may experience side effects while using Seretide Accuhaler. As it’s a medicine you inhale, it may irritate your throat or cause thrush in the mouth. To help avoid this, it’s advisable to brush your teeth and rinse or gargle with water after each use of the inhaler.
Other reported side effects include headaches, muscle pain and aching joints, though not everyone will experience these.
For full details of side effects and correct use, please see the Seretide Accuhaler patient information leaflet. And if you’re worried about side effects, you can contact us in your Patient Record.
Product features
Reduces lung inflammation
Can help prevent asthma attacks
Easy to use
What is Seretide Accuhaler?
Seretide Accuhaler is an asthma inhaler that delivers the correct dose of medicine when you breathe in through it.
How does it work?
Seretide Accuhaler is a combination medication. Its 2 active ingredients are salmeterol and fluticasone propionate.
Salmeterol belongs to a group of medicines called long-acting bronchodilators. These help you breathe more easily by relaxing the muscles around your airways and opening them wider.
Fluticasone propionate is a type of steroid known as corticosteroids. Steroids work by reducing inflammation and swelling in your airways, helping to provide relief from asthma symptoms and make breathing easier.
How to use Seretide Accuhaler
- The Seretide Accuhaler comes in a foil wrapper. To open it, tear along the jagged edge. Take out the inhaler, hold the case in one hand and place the thumb of your other hand on the thumb grip.
- When you push your thumb away from you, you'll hear a click which means the mouthpiece is now open.
- Next, holding the Seretide Accuhaler flat with the mouthpiece towards you, slide the lever away from you until you hear a click. There's now a measured dose of your medicine ready to inhale.
- With the Seretide Accuhaler held away from your mouth, breathe out as far as you can but without it becoming uncomfortable. Place your lips around the mouthpiece, then breathe in through your mouth as steadily and deeply as is comfortable.
- Take the inhaler out of your mouth, hold your breath for up to 10 seconds if you can and breathe out slowly.
- To close the Seretide Accuhaler and make it ready for the next use, slide the thumb grip towards you.
- Make sure you rinse out your mouth or gargle with water.
Always read the patient information leaflet before use.
Once you've completed your short consultation, we can recommend and prescribe the dosage that's right for you. It's usually 1 puff, twice each day. There are 3 different strengths of Seretide Accuhaler: 100mcg, 200mcg and 500mcg.
Effectiveness
Seretide Accuhaler can help prevent attacks and control asthma symptoms like wheezing or nighttime coughing. You’re likely to notice an improvement within a week.
With asthma, there's always the possibility you’ll need a fast-acting medicine. That's why it's important to also have a reliever inhaler like Ventolin (salbutamol). Our clinicians can prescribe this.
Side effects of Seretide Accuhaler
Like all medications, some people may experience side effects while using Seretide Accuhaler. As it’s a medicine you inhale, it may irritate your throat or cause thrush in the mouth. To help avoid this, it’s advisable to brush your teeth and rinse or gargle with water after each use of the inhaler.
Other reported side effects include headaches, muscle pain and aching joints, though not everyone will experience these.
For full details of side effects and correct use, please see the Seretide Accuhaler patient information leaflet. And if you’re worried about side effects, you can contact us in your Patient Record.
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Seretide Accuhaler FAQs
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How long does Seretide Accuhaler take to work?
Typically, people see a noticeable difference in their symptoms within a week.
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How long should I use Seretide Accuhaler for?
Your prescription will tell you the length of time you'll need to keep taking your medication. Even if you think you feel well enough, it's important not to stop treatment unless a doctor says it’s safe to do so.
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Who can use Seretide Accuhaler?
Your doctor or clinician will tell you if this medicine is right for you. However, it won’t be safe to use if:
- You’ve needed hospital admission in the last 12 months due to asthma symptoms.
- Your asthma symptoms have ever caused you to receive intensive care treatment.
- You’re allergic (hypersensitive) to salmeterol, fluticasone propionate, norflurane (HFA 134a) or any other ingredients in this medicine.
If any of these do apply to you, our clinicians won’t be able to prescribe Seretide Accuhaler.
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Can I use Seretide Accuhaler while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Our clinicians won’t be able to prescribe this medication for you if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Where can I buy Seretide Accuhaler?
You can’t buy Seretide Accuhaler over the counter at a pharmacy. You’ll need a prescription for the treatment, even if you’re using an online service.
One of our clinicians can prescribe this medication after a short online consultation where we make sure it’s right for you. It only takes a few minutes.
Once approved, you can pay for your prescription online for discreet home delivery or to pick up from any Well Pharmacy.
It’s a good idea to have two inhalers, in case you run out, forget to request a repeat prescription, or lose one.
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What to do if I get Seretide Accuhaler side effects
If you experience any side effects with Seretide Accuhaler, you should get in touch with your GP, pharmacist, or asthma nurse. This includes any that aren’t shown in the patient information leaflet. You can also message us in your Patient Record.
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Seretide Accuhaler warnings
Before starting your Seretide Accuhaler treatment, you must inform your doctor if you have any of these conditions:
- Any heart problems or disease, particularly irregular heartbeat or if your heart races
- An overactive thyroid
- Problems with your blood pressure being too high
- Diabetes mellitus, as Seretide might affect your blood sugar levels
- Low blood potassium levels
- Any current or past lung infections, including tuberculosis (TB)
Important: Contact your doctor straight away if you notice any changes in your vision, including blurriness.
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Taking Seretide Accuhaler with other medications
As with all medications, Seretide Accuhaler can interact with certain other medicines. So, it’s important you let your clinician, or pharmacist know which prescription, over-the-counter medicines, or any recreational drugs you’re taking regularly.
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How to dispose of Seretide Accuhaler
Always take any empty or unwanted inhalers to your pharmacy. They'll be able to dispose of them safely.
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Alternative asthma treatments
Alongside prescribed medications, there are certain lifestyle adjustments you can also make to help manage your asthma. If you smoke or vape, quitting is particularly important as it can significantly lower your chances of getting asthma symptoms or attacks.
Some activities can also help you manage your asthma. Yoga and mindfulness can all help build strength, promote relaxation, and support better breathing. They can complement, but not replace, your regular asthma treatments.
