Advair Rotahaler
Formulated to alleviate symptoms of asthma and intended to target airway inflammation to support improved respiratory function.
- Category
- Respiratory Health
- Active ingredients
- Fluticasone · Salmeterol
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Inhalation use
- Form
- Inhalation powder
- Strengths
- 50/250mg
Advair Rotahaler details
- Conditions
- Asthma · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Alternative names
- Seretide; Seroflo Inhaler; Advair Diskus
- Therapeutic class
- Beta2-Adrenoreceptor Agonist/Corticosteroid
- Pharmacological class
- Inhaled Corticosteroid / LABA
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to active ingredients; acute asthma attack
- Precautions and warnings
- rinse mouth after use to prevent oral thrush; regular asthma reviews required
- Minor side effects
- hoarseness; pharyngitis; oral candidiasis
- Moderate side effects
- tremor; palpitations; musculoskeletal pain
- Dosage forms
- Inhalation powder
- Administration route
- Inhalation use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- GSK
- Onset Time
- 10–30 minutes
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store in a cool, dry place. Keep protected from moisture.
- Drug interactions
- beta-blockers; ritonavir
- Age restrictions
- Consult guidance for paediatric use.
Serious side effects
paradoxical bronchospasm, requires immediate medical attention; severe allergic reaction, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
formulated to alleviate symptoms of asthma and intended to target airway inflammation to support improved respiratory function.
Mechanism of action
Combines a long-acting beta2-agonist (salmeterol) that provides bronchodilation and a corticosteroid (fluticasone) that exerts potent anti-inflammatory effects on the bronchial mucosa to prevent exacerbations.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if necessary. Breastfeeding: Salmeterol and fluticasone pass into breast milk; benefit-risk assessment required.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Advair Rotahaler
Advair Rotahaler contains Fluticasone and Salmeterol, a combination medicine used to manage Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Manufactured by GSK, this active ingredient is also sold under brand names such as Seretide, Seroflo Inhaler and Advair Diskus. This medication is supplied in tablet form with strengths of 50/250mg.
Buying Advair Rotahaler online
Advair Rotahaler is registered across 13 markets, including Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia, with availability also in Taiwan, South Korea and Japan. It is one of the most ordered products across the region, allowing expats and residents to source their maintenance therapy regardless of local stock levels. Generic versions containing the same Fluticasone and Salmeterol compounds often provide a more affordable alternative to the original brand.