Flixotide Evohaler

Flixotide Evohaler provides a measured amount of the steroid Fluticasone Propionate for you to breathe into your lungs. This steroid reduces the swelling and irritation in the walls of the small passages in your lungs.

1. Remove the mouthpiece cover by gently squeezing the sides of the cover.

2. Check inside and outside of the inhaler including the mouthpiece for the presence of loose objects.

3. Shake the inhaler well to ensure that any loose objects are removed and that the contents of the inhaler are evenly mixed.

4. Hold the inhaler upright between fingers and thumb with your thumb on the base, below the mouthpiece.

5. Breathe out as far as is comfortable and then place the mouthpiece in your mouth between your teeth and close your lips around it but do not bite it.

6. Just after starting to breathe in through your mouth press down on the top of the inhaler to release FLIXOTIDE while still breathing in steadily and deeply.

7. While holding your breath, take the inhaler from your mouth and take your finger from the top of the inhaler. Continue holding your breath for as long as is comfortable.

8. If you are to take further puffs keep the inhaler upright and wait about half a minute before repeating steps 3 to 7.

9. Afterwards, rinse your mouth with water and spit it out.

10. Replace the mouthpiece cover by firmly pushing and snapping the cap into position.

IMPORTANT: Do not rush stages 5, 6 and 7. It is important that you start to breathe in as slowly as possible just before operating your inhaler. Practise in front of a mirror for the first few times. If you see “mist” coming from the top of your inhaler or the sides of your mouth you should start again from stage 2. If your doctor has given you different instructions for using your inhaler, please follow them carefully. Tell your doctor if you have any difficulties.

Like all medicines, fluticasone can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.

Common sides effects:

• Oral thrush- a fungal infection that causes white patches, redness and soreness in your mouth
• A dry or sore throat, or hoarse voice

To prevent dry mouth, hoarseness, and oral yeast infections from developing, gargle, rinse your mouth with water and spit out after each use. Do not swallow the rinse water.

Reporting of any side effects

If you get any side effects talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the YellowCard Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.

By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the above description and patient information leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for “MHRA yellowcard” in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.