Seretide Evohaler
"A preventer inhaler that can prevent asthma symptoms. Can help you to breathe more easily by relaxing the muscles around your airways."
What is Seretide Evohaler?
Seretide Evohaler is a preventer inhaler. It comes in 3 strengths:
- Seretide 50
- Seretide 125
- Seretide 250
Is Seretide Evohaler a preventer or reliever?
The purple-coloured Seretide Evohaler is a preventer inhaler.
How does it work?
Seretide Evohaler 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 Evohaler
- Get into an upright position, either standing or sitting.
- Take off the inhaler’s mouthpiece cover and make sure it's clean.
- Give the inhaler 4-5 good shakes.
- Now, position your thumb on the base of the inhaler and your fingers on top of the canister, holding it upright. Your hand should form a 'C' shape.
- Exhale fully until comfortable, then place the mouthpiece between your teeth. Seal your lips around it without biting.
- Begin breathing in through your mouth and just as you start your breath, push down on the canister's top to release the medicine.
- Keep breathing in deeply and steadily. Once you've taken your full breath, hold it for as long as you comfortably can.
- After 30 seconds, you can take your second puff by repeating the process, if required.
- Finally, make sure you put the mouthpiece cover back on to protect it.
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 usu.ally 2 puffs, twice each day. There are 3 different strengths of Seretide Evohaler: 50mcg, 125mcg, and 250mcg.
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.
Effectiveness
Seretide Evohaler can 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 Evohaler
Like all medications, some people may experience side effects while using Seretide Evohaler. 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 possible 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 Evohaler patient information leaflet. And if you’re worried about side effects, you can contact us in your Patient Record.
Product features
Contains salmeterol and fluticasone propionate
Reduces inflammation in your lungs
Prescription is normally two puffs twice a day
What is Seretide Evohaler?
Seretide Evohaler is a preventer inhaler. It comes in 3 strengths:
- Seretide 50
- Seretide 125
- Seretide 250
Is Seretide Evohaler a preventer or reliever?
The purple-coloured Seretide Evohaler is a preventer inhaler.
How does it work?
Seretide Evohaler 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 Evohaler
- Get into an upright position, either standing or sitting.
- Take off the inhaler’s mouthpiece cover and make sure it's clean.
- Give the inhaler 4-5 good shakes.
- Now, position your thumb on the base of the inhaler and your fingers on top of the canister, holding it upright. Your hand should form a 'C' shape.
- Exhale fully until comfortable, then place the mouthpiece between your teeth. Seal your lips around it without biting.
- Begin breathing in through your mouth and just as you start your breath, push down on the canister's top to release the medicine.
- Keep breathing in deeply and steadily. Once you've taken your full breath, hold it for as long as you comfortably can.
- After 30 seconds, you can take your second puff by repeating the process, if required.
- Finally, make sure you put the mouthpiece cover back on to protect it.
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 usu.ally 2 puffs, twice each day. There are 3 different strengths of Seretide Evohaler: 50mcg, 125mcg, and 250mcg.
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.
Effectiveness
Seretide Evohaler can 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 Evohaler
Like all medications, some people may experience side effects while using Seretide Evohaler. 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 possible 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 Evohaler patient information leaflet. And if you’re worried about side effects, you can contact us in your Patient Record.
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Seretide Evohaler FAQs
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Who can use Seretide Evohaler?
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, or any other ingredients in this medicine.
If any of these do apply to you, our clinicians won’t be able to prescribe Seretide Evohaler.
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Can I use Seretide Evohaler 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 Evohaler?
You can’t buy Seretide Evohaler 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 an 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 should I do if I get Seretide Evohaler side effects?
If you notice any side effects (including ones not mentioned in the patient information leaflet), contact your GP or pharmacist, or message us in your Patient Record.
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Seretide Evohaler warnings
Before starting your Seretide Evohaler treatment, you need to 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
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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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Using Seretide Evohaler with other medications
As with all medications, Seretide Evohaler 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 Evohalers
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.
