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What is MAXIFLO 250?
- MAXIFLO 250 contains the two active substances called fluticasone and formoterol
CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION
THERAPEUTIC USES
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
INTERACTIONS
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
SIDE EFFECTS
MORE INFORMATION
Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:
- are allergic to fluticasone or formoterol
- have tuberculosis (TB)
- have infection of the lungs or chest
- have heart problems
- have an abnormal bulging of a blood vessel wall (an aneurysm)
- have diabetes
- have high blood pressure
- have overactive thyroid gland
- have low blood levels of potassium
- have poor adrenal gland function
- have liver problems
- are going to have an operation
Tell your doctor if you are taking,
- beta-blockers (such as atenolol to treat blood pressure, sotalol to treat an irregular heartbeat, metoprolol to treat a fast heart beat or timolol eye drops to treat glaucoma)
- theophylline or aminophylline, used to treat asthma or breathing conditions
- digoxin
- quinidine, disopyramide, procainamide
- tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline and imipramine
- steroids such as prednisolone
- antifungal medicines (such as ketoconazole or itraconazole)
- ritonavir, atazanavir, indinavir, nelfinavir or saquinavir, used to treat viral infections including HIV
- certain antibiotics such as clarithromycin, telithromycin or furazolidone
- levodopa, used to treat parkinsonism
- levothyroxine
- procarbazine used in the treatment of Hodgkins disease
- medicine used to induce labour (oxytocin)
- Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
- You should use this medicine regularly i.e. two actuations (puffs) in the morning and evening
If you use more MAXIFLO 250
- If you have inhaled too much of MAXIFLO 250 you must immediately contact your doctor or go to the nearest emergency unit
If you forget to use MAXIFLO 250
- If you forget to use a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose
If you stop using MAXIFLO 250
- It is very important that you using this medicine every day as directed by your doctor even if you feel well as it will help to control your asthma
Stop taking MAXIFLO 250 and contact a doctor immediately if you notice any of the following.
SERIOUS
COMMON
UNCOMMON
RARE
VERY RARE
- swelling of the eyelids, face, throat, tongue or lips
- rash or itching especially those covering your whole body
- dizziness, light-headedness or fainting or any sudden changes in your breathing pattern wheezing or shortness of breath
- an increase in the amount of sugar in your blood. if you are diabetic you may need to check your blood sugar more often and adjust your usual diabetic treatment
- thrush or other fungal infections in the mouth and throat
- inflammation of the sinuses (sinusitis)
- fast heartbeat
- chest pain associated with heart disease
- muscle spasms
- coughing or shortness of breath
- changes in taste
- abnormal dreams
- high blood pressure
- a feeling of unusual weakness
- swelling of hands, ankles or feet
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