Flutiform Inhaler for Asthma and COPD Management
Flutiform FAQ
What is flutiform used for?
Flutiform is prescribed for people whose asthma isn't controlled by using a regular corticosteroid inhaler (a preventer) with a reliever inhaler (eg salbutamol) used when needed to open the airways. Flutiform doesn't cure asthma - it's used to help manage and control your asthma. It should be used regularly, even when you have no asthma symptoms.
Where can I find information about flutiform?
Reporting forms and information can be found at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. Flutiform is a combination of corticosteroids, fluticasone propionate and formoterol. Click here to explore on improving the asthma control in patients. Check now.
What is the difference between flutiform 50 microgram and flutiform 250 microgram?
Flutiform 50 microgram / 5 microgram inhaler is indicated in adults, adolescents and children aged 5 years and above. Flutiform 125 microgram / 5 microgram inhaler is indicated in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and above. Flutiform 250 microgram /10 microgram inhaler is indicated in adults only.
What is flutiform® pMDI?
flutiform® pMDI is a fixed-dose combination of a potent inhaled corticosteroid steroid (ICS), fluticasone propionate, and formoterol fumarate – a fast-acting LABA. It is indicated in the regular treatment of asthma where the use of a combination product is appropriate: 5
What does flutiform contain?
What Flutiform contains The active substances are fluticasone propionate and formoterol fumarate dihydrate. Each metered dose (ex-valve) contains 250 micrograms fluticasone propionate and 10 micrograms formoterol fumarate dihydrate. Also includes sodium cromoglicate, ethanol anhydrous and apaflurane HFA 227.
Flutiform References
If you want to know more about Flutiform, consider exploring links below:
What Is Flutiform
- https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/7649/pil
- https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/fluticasone-with-formoterol/
- https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/fluticasone-inhalers/about-inhaled-fluticasone/
- https://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/allergy-asthma/a8819/flutiform-inhaler-fluticasone-and-formoterol/
- https://www.napphcp.co.uk/medicines/flutiform/product-features
- https://patient.info/medicine/fluticasone-inhaler-flixotide
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