Sirdupla (Fluticasone + Salmetarol) Evohaler

Sirdupla Evohaler Sirdupla contains two medicines salmeterol and fluticasone propionate Salmeterol is a long-acting bronchodilator Bronchodilators help the airways in the lungs to stay open This makes it easier for air to get in and out The effects last for at least 12 hours Fluticasone propionate is 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 Sirdupla helps to stop breathlessness and wheeziness coming on However Sirdupla should not be used to relieve a sudden attack of breathlessness or wheezing If this happens you need to use a fast-acting reliever rescue inhaler such as salbutamol You should always have your fastactingrescue inhaler with you See our other Asthma products here How and when to use it Use your Sirdupla inhaler every day until your doctor advises you to stop Do not take more than the recommended dose Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure Do not stop taking Sirdupla or reduce the dose of Sirdupla without talking to your doctor first Sirdupla should be inhaled through the mouth into the lungs Adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over Sirdupla Evohaler 25/50 – 2 puffs twice a day Sirdupla Evohaler 25/125 – 2 puffs twice a day Sirdupla Evohaler 25/250 – 2 puffs twice a day The main symptoms of asthma are wheezing a whistling sound when breathing breathlessness a tight chest which may feel like a band is tightening around it coughing The symptoms can sometimes get temporarily worse This is known as an asthma attack Several conditions can cause similar symptoms so its important to get a proper diagnosis and correct treatment Your GP will usually be able to diagnose asthma by asking about symptoms and carrying out some simple tests Asthma self-assessment tool Asthma attacks can get worse very quickly If you are struggling to breathe or have asthma symptoms that are not getting better go to hospital immediately or call an ambulance How to use your inhaler How to use a Small Volume Spacer