Combitide 125 Inhaler

Composition of Combitide 125 Inhaler

Combitide 125 Inhaler contains Salmeterol (25mcg) + Fluticasone Propionate (125mcg). It belongs to the Inhaled bronchodilator / corticosteroid class of medicines.

Uses of Combitide 125 Inhaler

• reduces inflammation
• opens airways
• improves breathing

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Asthma COMBItide 125 Inhaler can help prevent the onset of an asthma attack if it is taken before exercise or exposure to some “triggers”. These may include house dust
• pollen
• pets and cigarette smoke. This medicine will allow you to exercise more freely without worrying about getting symptoms such as wheezing
• coughing and shortness of breath. It allows you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms. In Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) COMBItide 125 Inhaler helps the airways in your lungs stay open. It relaxes the muscles of these airways. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest
• shortness of breath
• wheezing and coughing and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor. Show More

How Combitide 125 Inhaler works

Corticosteroid that reduces airway inflammation to improve breathing.

How to take Combitide 125 Inhaler

Shake well before use, exhale completely, inhale deeply, hold breath for 10 seconds, rinse mouth after use

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of COMBItide 125 Inhaler, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause a racing heart, marked tremor, headache and a fall in blood potassium. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Combitide 125 Inhaler

Most side effects of Combitide are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Hoarseness
• oral thrush (inhaled); nasal irritation (intranasal).

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Combitide 125 Inhaler

Warnings and precautions

Rinse mouth after inhaled dose; not for sudden asthma attacks.

Do not take Combitide if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for anyone with a known allergy to the propellant used in the inhaler.

Interactions with other medicines

Beta blockers, including eye drops for glaucoma, can tighten the airways and reduce the effect of your reliever.

How to store Combitide 125 Inhaler

Keep inhaler dry with cap on; room temperature.

Expert advice for Combitide 125 Inhaler

This medicine is for inhalation only. The tablet should not be swallowed. It should be taken at the same time each day. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing. Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help. Gargle with warm water after each inhalation to avoid any fungal infections in your mouth and throat. Take the first dose of this medicine under medical supervision as it may cause wheezing or tightening of the airways (bronchospasm) immediately after using. Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood potassium level as low oxygen level in the blood (hypoxia) and medicines such as COMBItide 125 Inhaler can lower blood potassium level. Only miniscule amounts of COMBItide 125 Inhaler may get absorbed into the bloodstream after inhalation. Hence, serious side effects are unlikely.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Therapeutic class:

Respiratory (Copd/Asthma Maintenance Inhaler)

Drug class:

Inhaled bronchodilator / corticosteroid