Vilor F 100 Inhaler

Composition of Vilor F 100 Inhaler

Vilor F 100 Inhaler contains Fluticasone furoate + Vilanterol. It belongs to the Nasal decongestant / saline and Inhaled bronchodilator / corticosteroid class of medicines.

Uses of Vilor F 100 Inhaler

• 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 Vilor F 100 Inhaler works

This medicine combines 2 active ingredients: Fluticasone Furoate and Vilanterol. Fluticasone Furoate acts inside the nose to reduce swelling and congestion or to moisten the lining. 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 Vilor F 100 Inhaler

Use it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist demonstrated — the technique decides how much of the dose reaches your lungs. Rinse your mouth with water and spit it out after each use. 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

Apply it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for the next application, skip the missed one — applying extra does not make up for it.

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 Vilor F 100 Inhaler

Most side effects of Vilor F 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 Vilor F 100 Inhaler

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 Vilor F 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 Vilor F 100 Inhaler

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight and heat. Do not puncture or burn the canister, even when empty. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Vilor F 100 Inhaler

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:

GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

Nasal preparation and Anti-asthmatic

Drug class:

Nasal decongestant / saline and Inhaled bronchodilator / corticosteroid