Vilfuro 200 Capsule

Composition of Vilfuro 200 Capsule

Vilfuro 200 Capsule contains Fluticasone furoate + Glycopyrronium + Vilanterol. It belongs to the Nasal decongestant / saline and Inhaled bronchodilator / corticosteroid class of medicines.

Uses of Vilfuro 200 Capsule

• This medicine is used in the treatment of blocked nose
• allergic rhinitis
• nasal dryness
• asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Key benefits

• Rapid relief of a blocked nose
• Acts locally
• Acts directly in the lungs with minimal effect elsewhere
• Prevents attacks when used daily as a preventer
• Portable and fast acting

How Vilfuro 200 Capsule works

This medicine combines 3 active ingredients: Fluticasone Furoate, Glycopyrronium and Vilanterol. Fluticasone Furoate acts inside the nose to reduce swelling and congestion or to moisten the lining. Glycopyrronium is breathed straight into the lungs, where it opens the airways and reduces the swelling inside them, so less of the medicine reaches the rest of the body. Vilanterol is breathed straight into the lungs, where it opens the airways and reduces the swelling inside them, so less of the medicine reaches the rest of the body.

How to take Vilfuro 200 Capsule

Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it unless your doctor has told you to. Taking it at about the same time each day helps you remember. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

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

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may cause a racing heart, restlessness and a rise in blood pressure if swallowed. It 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 Vilfuro 200 Capsule

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

• Stinging in the nose
• Sneezing
• Dryness
• Nosebleeds
• Throat irritation
• Hoarse voice
• Oral thrush
• Tremor
• Fast heartbeat
• Headache

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 Vilfuro 200 Capsule

Warnings and precautions

Do not use a medicated nasal decongestant for more than the few days stated on the pack. Longer use causes rebound congestion that is worse than the original block. Saline drops and sprays have no such limit and are safe for repeated use. Use your own bottle only — sharing spreads infection. Know which of your inhalers is the reliever and which is the preventer. A preventer must be used every day even when you feel well; a reliever is for symptoms. Seek emergency care if your reliever is not working, if you cannot speak a full sentence, or if you are using the reliever far more often than usual. Rinse your mouth with water and spit it out after every steroid inhaler dose to prevent thrush and hoarseness. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to watch your technique — poor technique is the commonest reason an inhaler seems not to work. Use a spacer if one has been advised, particularly for children.

Do not take Vilfuro if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Decongestant sprays are not suitable for very young children without medical advice. Not for anyone with a known allergy to the propellant used in the inhaler.

Interactions with other medicines

Decongestants can raise blood pressure; tell your doctor if you are hypertensive. Beta blockers, including eye drops for glaucoma, can tighten the airways and reduce the effect of your reliever.

How to store Vilfuro 200 Capsule

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Vilfuro 200 Capsule

Blow your nose gently before using the spray. Steam inhalation and saline rinses help without any rebound risk. Keep a spare reliever and check the counter so you are not caught with an empty one. Follow your written asthma action plan if you have one. Do not stop a preventer because you feel better — that is the medicine working.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

LUPIN LAB

Therapeutic class:

Nasal preparation and Anti-asthmatic

Drug class:

Nasal decongestant / saline and Inhaled bronchodilator / corticosteroid