Flixotide Inhaler for Asthma Prevention

Flixotide is an inhaler that contains fluticasone propionate, a corticosteroid that helps prevent the symptoms of asthma.
Category
Drug
Where to get
Prescription required, available at pharmacies.
Applicable for
Active Ingredient
Fluticasone propionate
Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez

Flixotide FAQ


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What is flixotide used for?

Flixotide is a 'preventer inhaler' for those who suffer from asthma. Flixotide is taken regularly on a daily basis to reduce the inflammation in your lungs and prevent wheezing, shortness of breath and asthma attacks. Here's everything you need to know about Flixotide, including how it works and the potential side effects. What is Flixotide?

How long does flixotide take to work?

Flixotide is taken regularly every day to reduce the inflammation in your lungs and prevent wheezing, shortness of breath and asthma attacks. Your breathing should usually start to improve between four to seven days after you start to use Flixotide.

How do I use flixotide?

Always use Flixotide exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you are not sure. The medicine in Flixotide should be inhaled using a special kind of inhaler called an Evohaler. Make sure that you have one and can use it properly. Instructions on how to use the inhaler are given as a step-by-step guide.

Does flixotide prevent asthma attacks?

Flixotide helps to prevent asthma attacks in people who need regular treatment. This is why it is sometimes called a 'preventer'. It needs to be used regularly, every day. Flixotide will not help treat sudden asthma attacks where you feel breathless.

How to take flixotide?

The medicine in Flixotide should be inhaled using a special kind of inhaler called an Accuhaler. The most taken should be 200 micrograms twice a day Flixotide Accuhaler 250 micrograms and Flixotide Accuhaler 500 micrograms are not recommended for children 16 years and under.

What is flixotide inhaler?

Flixotide is a pressurised metered dose inhaler. Flixotide is a white to off white suspension. The pressurised metered-dose inhaler is contained in an orange plastic device with a peach coloured dustcap. Each canister contains 120 metered actuations or puffs. Manufacturer and Licence Holder

What is fluticasone propionate flixotide?

What Flixotide is and what it is used for Fluticasone propionate belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids (often just called steroids). A very small dose of steroid is needed when it is inhaled. This is because it is inhaled straight to your lungs. Flixotide works by reducing swelling and irritation in the lungs.

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