{"id":8976,"date":"2021-03-22T11:01:05","date_gmt":"2021-03-22T11:01:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=8976"},"modified":"2021-04-12T14:13:24","modified_gmt":"2021-04-12T14:13:24","slug":"flutiform-k-%e2%80%91-tails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/flutiform-k-%e2%80%91-tails\/","title":{"rendered":"Flutiform K \u2011 tails &#8211; Fluticasone Propionate \/ Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate  uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n50 micrograms \/ 5 micrograms per puff, 125 micrograms \/ 5 micrograms per puff,&nbsp;inhalation spray&nbsp;,&nbsp;suspension<br>fluticasone propionate \/ formoterol fumarate dihydrate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Flutiform K \u2011 haler is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flutiform K \u2011 haler is an&nbsp;inhaler&nbsp;(an&nbsp;inhalation spray,&nbsp;suspension&nbsp;) that contains two active ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fluticasone propionate belongs to a group of medicines called&nbsp;steroids.&nbsp;Steroids help reduce swelling and&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;in the lungs.<\/li><li>Formoterol fumarate dihydrate belongs to a group of medications known as long-acting beta&nbsp;<sub>2<\/sub>&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;agonist&nbsp;you.&nbsp;Long-acting beta&nbsp;<sub>2<\/sub>&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;agonist&nbsp;s are long-acting&nbsp;bronchodilators&nbsp;(LABA) that help to keep the airways in the lungs open, making it easier for you to breathe.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, these two active ingredients help to improve your breathing.&nbsp;It is recommended that you use this medicine every day as directed by your doctor.&nbsp;The inhaler is inhalation driven, which means that it releases these two active ingredients when you inhale through the mouthpiece.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine&nbsp;<strong>helps to prevent breathing problems like&nbsp;asthma<\/strong> <strong>and helps to stop shortness of breath and wheezing<\/strong>.&nbsp;However, it does not work if you already have an asthma attack, ie.&nbsp;if you are already wheezing and short of breath.&nbsp;You need to use a fast-acting&nbsp;bronchodilator&nbsp;for acute attacks such as&nbsp;salbutamol&nbsp;if this happens.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before using Flutiform K \u2011 tails<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Flutiform K \u2011 tails<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to fluticasone propionate, formoterol fumarate, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before using this&nbsp;inhaler.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before treatment with this&nbsp;inhaler&nbsp; tell your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse if you have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>tuberculosis&nbsp;now or have had it before.&nbsp;Symptoms include a persistent cough, often with a bloody cough, fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss, and night sweats.<\/li><li>an&nbsp;infection&nbsp;of the lungs or chest<\/li><li>heart problems such as problems with blood flow to the heart or narrowing of one of the heart valves (aortic valve),&nbsp;heart failure&nbsp;that can cause shortness of breath or swollen ankles, a condition in which the heart muscle is enlarged (&nbsp;hypertrophic&nbsp;obstructive&nbsp;cardiomyopathy&nbsp;), irregular heartbeat&nbsp;or&nbsp;cardiac arrhythmia&nbsp;your heart rate (&nbsp;ECG&nbsp;) is abnormal (prolonged QTc interval)<\/li><li>an abnormal bulge of a blood vessel wall (an&nbsp;aneurysm&nbsp;)<\/li><li>diabetes<\/li><li>high&nbsp;blood pressure<\/li><li>an overactive&nbsp;thyroid gland&nbsp;that can cause increased appetite, weight loss, or sweating (&nbsp;thyrotoxicosis&nbsp;)<\/li><li>low levels of&nbsp;potassium&nbsp;in the blood, which can cause muscle weakness, twitching, or abnormal heart rhythm (&nbsp;hypokalaemia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>poor adrenal function (if your adrenal glands do not function properly you may get symptoms such as headache, weakness, fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, weight loss, dizziness, very low&nbsp;blood pressure, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or seizures) or a&nbsp;tumor&nbsp;in the adrenal glands (&nbsp;pheochromocytoma&nbsp;)<\/li><li>liver problem.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact a doctor if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if you are going to have surgery or are very stressed, as you may need additional steroid treatment to control your&nbsp;asthma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Flutiform K \u2011 haler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.&nbsp;If you use this&nbsp;inhaler&nbsp;with other medicines, the effect of this&nbsp;inhaler&nbsp;or the other medicines may change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>drugs called&nbsp;beta-blockers&nbsp;(such as atenolol for the treatment of high&nbsp;blood pressure, sotalol for the treatment of irregular heartbeat,&nbsp;metoprolol&nbsp;for the treatment of fast heartbeat, or&nbsp;timolol&nbsp;eye drops&nbsp;for the treatment of&nbsp;glaucoma&nbsp;)<\/li><li>certain other medicines used to treat&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;or respiratory conditions (such as theophylline or aminophylline)<\/li><li>drugs containing&nbsp;epinephrine&nbsp;or like substances (including other beta&nbsp;agonist&nbsp;s such as&nbsp;salbutamol&nbsp;or beta&nbsp;antagonist&nbsp;s such as atenolol,&nbsp;metoprolol,&nbsp;timolol&nbsp;) Further long-acting beta&nbsp;<sub>2<\/sub>&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;agonist&nbsp;s should not be added together with this inhaler.&nbsp;If your&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;worsens between&nbsp;doses&nbsp;of Flutiform K\u2011haler, use your fast-acting&nbsp;inhaler&nbsp;for immediate effect.<\/li><li>drugs for the treatment of allergic reactions (&nbsp;antihistamines&nbsp;)<\/li><li>drugs for the treatment of high&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;or fluid retention, which increase the amount of urine produced (&nbsp;diuretics&nbsp;)<\/li><li>medicines used to treat&nbsp;heart failure&nbsp;(such as&nbsp;digoxin&nbsp;)<\/li><li>drugs for the treatment of abnormal heart rhythms (such as&nbsp;quinidine,&nbsp;disopyramide,&nbsp;procainamide&nbsp;)<\/li><li>medicines for the treatment of depressive symptoms or mental disorders such as MAO inhibitors (for example phenelzine and isocarboxazid),&nbsp;tricyclic antidepressants&nbsp;(for example amitriptyline and imipramine), or if you have taken any of these medicines in the last two weeks<\/li><li>medicines used to treat mental or mental disorders (phenothiazines or antipsychotics)<\/li><li>medicines containing&nbsp;steroid&nbsp;s<\/li><li>antifungal drugs (such as&nbsp;ketoconazole&nbsp;or itraconazole)<\/li><li>some medicines may increase the effects of Flutiform K-tails and your doctor may want to check your&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;more closely if you use any of these medicines (for example, some medicines to treat HIV: ritonavir, atazanavir, indinavir, nelfinavir or saquinavir, or cobicistat)<\/li><li>antibiotics&nbsp;(such as clarithromycin, telithromycin, or furazolidone)<\/li><li>drugs for the treatment of&nbsp;Parkinson&#8217;s disease&nbsp;(&nbsp;levodopa&nbsp;)<\/li><li>drugs for the treatment of hypothyroidism (levothyroxine)<\/li><li>drugs for the treatment of&nbsp;Hodgkin&#8217;s disease&nbsp;(procarbazine)<\/li><li>drugs used to induce labor (&nbsp;oxytocin&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are going to have surgery under anesthesia, tell your doctor at the hospital that you are using this&nbsp;inhaler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using your&nbsp;inhaler.&nbsp;Your doctor will tell you if you should take this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or use machines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flutiform K \u2011 tails contain ethanol (alcohol) and sodium cromoglycate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains very small amounts of&nbsp;ethanol&nbsp;(alcohol), 1 mg per&nbsp;dose&nbsp;(puff).&nbsp;It also contains a very small amount of sodium cromoglycate, but patients currently taking cromoglycate (for the treatment of&nbsp;asthma, allergic&nbsp;rhinitis,&nbsp;and allergic&nbsp;conjunctivitis&nbsp;) should continue as usual.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Flutiform K \u2011 tails<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this&nbsp;inhaler&nbsp;as&nbsp;directed&nbsp;by your doctor or pharmacist.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.&nbsp;You should use your&nbsp;inhaler&nbsp;regularly, ie two&nbsp;doses&nbsp;(puffs) in the morning and two&nbsp;doses&nbsp;(puffs) in the evening every day to get the most benefit from your&nbsp;inhaler, unless your doctor says otherwise or advises you to stop.&nbsp;Do not take more than the prescribed&nbsp;dose.&nbsp;Your doctor may have prescribed your&nbsp;inhaler&nbsp;for an indication other than&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;or a&nbsp;dose&nbsp;other than that normally prescribed and described in this leaflet.&nbsp;You should always use your&nbsp;inhaler exactly according to your doctor&#8217;s instructions.&nbsp;If you are not sure how much to take or how often to use your&nbsp;inhaler, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The usual&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is two&nbsp;inhalations&nbsp;twice a day, ie two puffs in the morning and two in the evening.&nbsp;Your doctor will prescribe the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;required to treat your&nbsp;asthma.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Flutiform&nbsp;&nbsp;K \u2011 tails should not be used in children under 12 years of age.<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions for use<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read this leaflet carefully before use and follow the instructions in the text and pictures below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor or pharmacist will show you how to use the inhaler correctly.&nbsp;The inhaler is breath-driven, which means that it releases the two active ingredients when you inhale through the mouthpiece.&nbsp;The medicine is contained in an aerosol can, which is located inside a plastic casing.&nbsp;The plastic cover also has a counter that tells you how many puffs are left.&nbsp;This counter is color-coded.&nbsp;When there are less than 28 puffs left, it starts to change to red, and you should contact your doctor to get a new&nbsp;inhaler.&nbsp;Do not use the inhaler when the meter shows &#8220;0&#8221; or is completely red.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20151108000011#\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/imaging\/resources\/408a23cf-22b4-4b1a-86b6-6c60a15ba8aa\" alt=\"Inhaler picture\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Before using your&nbsp;inhaler&nbsp;for the first time or if it has not been used for more than 3 days<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your&nbsp;inhaler&nbsp;is new or has not been used for more than 3 days, it must be activated to ensure that it works properly and gives you the right&nbsp;dose.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20151108000011#\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/imaging\/resources\/d6a5b6b4-5b6f-47fa-be06-c3a3402ac228\" alt=\"Activation\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always direct the nozzle away from you when activating<\/li><li>Follow the instructions to activate your&nbsp;inhaler<\/li><li>When the nozzle is closed, a puff is released.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you drop the inhaler or leave the mouthpiece cap open for more than 10 minutes, the inhaler must be activated once by steps 1 and 2 above before using it.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you expose the inhaler to cold, leave it at room temperature for 30 minutes and then activate it once according to steps 1 and 2 above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The inhaler should always be shaken immediately before use.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20151108000011#\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/imaging\/resources\/95feb9e7-5dfa-4e1e-9249-ecadc7f95402\" alt=\"Daily use\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to use the inhaler<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you feel short of breath or wheezing when using Flutiform K-Tails, continue to use Flutiform K-Tails, but consult a doctor as soon as possible, as you may need further treatment.&nbsp;Once your&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;is well controlled, your doctor may consider it appropriate to reduce the&nbsp;dose of&nbsp;one of Flutiform K&#8217;s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The inhaler should be shaken immediately before each puff, to ensure that the contents of the inhaler are evenly distributed.<\/li><li>Sit upright or stand.&nbsp;Exhale as slowly and deeply as possible.&nbsp;See step 1.<\/li><li>Hold the inhaler upright, open the orange protective cap and place the mouthpiece in your mouth and close your lips around it.&nbsp;Do not bite into the nozzle.<\/li><li>Inhale slowly and deeply through the mouthpiece.&nbsp;This automatically releases a puff. Hold your breath and remove the inhaler from your mouth and close the protective cap.&nbsp;Keep holding your breath as long as it feels good.&nbsp;Do not exhale through the inhaler.&nbsp;See steps 2 and 3. If you see a &#8220;fog&#8221; when closing the protective cover, you have not inhaled properly and must repeat the steps above.<\/li><li>Before the second puff, hold the inhaler upright and repeat the steps above.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Always rinse your mouth, gargle with water or brush your teeth and spit out after using the inhaler.&nbsp;This can help prevent you from getting a sore mouth and throat or a hoarse voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use too much Flutiform K \u2011 tails&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important that you take the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;indicated on the pharmacy label or prescribed by your doctor.&nbsp;You should not increase or decrease the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;without consulting a doctor.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.&nbsp;If a child has inadvertently ingested the medicine, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have severe chest pain (angina), high or low&nbsp;blood pressure, headache, muscle cramps, difficulty sleeping, nervousness,&nbsp;dry mouth, loss of appetite, seizures, epileptic seizures, or convulsions.&nbsp;You may feel shaky, dizzy, weak, tired, nauseous, or general illness.&nbsp;You may also notice changes in heart rate and you may have low levels of&nbsp;potassium&nbsp;or increased blood sugar.&nbsp;You may also experience symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, weight loss, decreased level of consciousness (which may make you feel drowsy or confused), or low blood sugar.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have taken more than the prescribed&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for a long time, consult your doctor or pharmacist.&nbsp;This is because large&nbsp;doses&nbsp;can reduce the number of steroid hormones normally produced by your adrenal glands (see section 4).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Flutiform K \u2011 tails<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to take a&nbsp;dose, take it as soon as you remember.&nbsp;If it is soon time for your next&nbsp;dose, skip the missed&nbsp;dose.&nbsp;Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop using Flutiform K \u2011 haler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You must use this&nbsp;inhaler&nbsp;every day according to your doctor&#8217;s instructions even if you are feeling well, as it helps to control your&nbsp;asthma.&nbsp;If you want to stop using your&nbsp;inhaler, talk to your doctor first.&nbsp;Your doctor will tell you how to do this, usually by gradually reducing the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;so that you do not trigger an asthma attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this&nbsp;inhaler&nbsp;can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.&nbsp;Your doctor will prescribe the lowest necessary&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to control your&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;which reduces the risk of&nbsp;side effects.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All medicines can cause allergic reactions, although severe allergic reactions are rare.&nbsp;Tell your doctor immediately if you suddenly have swelling in the eyelids, face, throat, tongue or lips, rash or&nbsp;itching, especially if it is all over the body, symptoms such as dizziness, headache, fainting, or sudden changes in breathing patterns such as increased wheezing or shortness of breath.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like other&nbsp;inhalers, your breathing may deteriorate shortly after using your&nbsp;inhaler.&nbsp;You may notice increased wheezing or shortness of breath.&nbsp;If this happens, stop using your Flutiform K-Haler&nbsp;inhaler&nbsp;and instead use your fast-acting, anfallskuperande&nbsp;inhaler.&nbsp;Contact your doctor immediately.&nbsp;Your doctor will assess your&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;and, if necessary, change your treatment.&nbsp;You should always have your attack-inducing inhaler&nbsp;with you.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Exacerbated&nbsp;asthma<\/li><li>Headache<\/li><li>Shaking<\/li><li>Irregular heartbeat or palpitations<\/li><li>Dizziness<\/li><li>Difficulty sleeping<\/li><li>Altered voice or hoarse voice<\/li><li>Dry mouth, sore throat, or irritated throat<\/li><li>Rash<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>An increase in the amount of sugar in the blood.&nbsp;If you have&nbsp;diabetes, you may need to check your blood sugar more often and adjust your usual diabetes treatment.<\/li><li>Cod or other fungal infections of the mouth and throat<\/li><li>Sinusitis (&nbsp;sinusitis&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Fast heartbeat<\/li><li>Chest pain associated with heart disease<\/li><li>Muscle cramps<\/li><li>Cough or shortness of breath<\/li><li>Diarrhea<\/li><li>Indigestion<\/li><li>Changed taste<\/li><li>A feeling of dizziness or that it &#8220;spins&#8221;<\/li><li>Abnormal dreams<\/li><li>Agitation<\/li><li>Skin itching<\/li><li>High&nbsp;blood pressure<\/li><li>A feeling of abnormal weakness<\/li><li>Swollen hands, ankles, or feet<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No known frequency<\/strong>&nbsp;(cannot be calculated from available data)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dimsyn<\/li><li>Sleep problems, depression or anxiety, aggression, anxiety, restlessness, nervousness, excessive arousal, or irritability.&nbsp;These effects are more likely to occur in children.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are associated with formoterol fumarate, but they have not been reported during&nbsp;clinical trials&nbsp;with this inhaler:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Low potassium levels in the blood, which can cause muscle weakness, twitching, or abnormal heart rhythm<\/li><li>An abnormal heart curve that potentially leads to an abnormal heart rhythm (prolonged QTc interval)<\/li><li>High levels of&nbsp;lactic acid&nbsp;in the blood<\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Muscle pain<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Inhaled&nbsp;steroids&nbsp;can affect the normal production of steroid hormones in the body, especially if you use high&nbsp;doses&nbsp;for a long time.&nbsp;These effects include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>altered bone density (thinning of skeletal bones)<\/li><li>cataracts (cloudiness of the lens of the eye)<\/li><li>glaucoma&nbsp;(increased pressure in the eye)<\/li><li>bruising or thinning of the skin<\/li><li>increased risk of getting an&nbsp;infection<\/li><li>slower growth in children and adolescents<\/li><li>a round (moon-shaped) face<\/li><li>an effect on the adrenal glands (small&nbsp;glands&nbsp;that sit next to the kidneys), which means you may have symptoms such as weakness, fatigue, poor stress resistance, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, weight loss, headache dizziness, very low&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;diarrhea, nausea or vomiting or seizures.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These effects are much less likely with inhaled&nbsp;steroids&nbsp;than with steroid tablets.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Flutiform K \u2011 tails<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label, foil bag, and carton after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.&nbsp;Store in a cold place.&nbsp;Do not freeze.&nbsp;If the inhaler is exposed to frost, it must reach room temperature for 30 minutes and then be prepared once before use (see section 3).&nbsp;Do not use the inhaler if it has been removed from the foil bag more than 3 months ago or if the dose indicator shows &#8220;0&#8221;.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not expose to temperatures above 50 \u00b0 C.&nbsp;The aerosol container contains a compressed liquid and therefore the container must not be punctured, broken, or burned, not even when it is apparently empty.&nbsp;Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substances are fluticasone propionate and formoterol fumarate dihydrate.&nbsp;There is&nbsp;an inhaler&nbsp;er with two different strengths.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Flutiform K \u2011 holds 50 micrograms \/ 5 micrograms per puff,&nbsp;inhalation spray,&nbsp;suspension&nbsp;&#8211; only<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each puff (measured&nbsp;dose&nbsp;) contains 50 micrograms of fluticasone propionate and 5 micrograms of formoterol fumarate dihydrate<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Flutiform K \u2011 holds&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;<em>125 micrograms \/ 5 micrograms per puff,&nbsp;inhalation spray,&nbsp;suspension&nbsp;&#8211; only<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each puff (measured&nbsp;dose&nbsp;) contains 125 micrograms of fluticasone propionate and 5 micrograms of formoterol fumarate dihydrate<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other ingredients are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sodium cromoglycate<\/li><li>Ethanol<\/li><li>Apaflurane HFA 227 (&nbsp;propellant&nbsp;)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These&nbsp;inhalers&nbsp;are small aerosol containers sealed in a gray plastic casing with an orange mouthpiece cap.&nbsp;You cannot see the aerosol container inside the plastic cover.&nbsp;The aerosol container contains a white to off-white liquid&nbsp;suspension&nbsp;and is equipped with a metering valve.&nbsp;Each&nbsp;inhaler&nbsp;contains 120 puffs.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are single packs with one&nbsp;inhaler&nbsp;and triple packs with three&nbsp;inhalers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mundipharma AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>M\u00f6lndalsv\u00e4gen 30B<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>412 63 Gothenburg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>info@mundipharma.se<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mundipharma DC BV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Listening 16<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3832 RC Leusden<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Netherlands<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bard Pharmaceuticals Ltd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cambridge Science Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Milton Road<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cambridge CB4 0GW<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UK<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> 50 micrograms \/ 5 micrograms per puff, 125 micrograms \/ 5 micrograms per puff, inhalation spray , suspension<br \/>\nfluticasone propionate \/ formoterol fumarate dihydrate<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2206,2200],"tags":[2549,2551,2552,2550,2569,2571,2572,2570,2476,2479,2480,2477,2212,2573],"class_list":["post-8976","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-f","category-medicines","tag-fluticasone-propionate","tag-fluticasone-propionate-dose","tag-fluticasone-propionate-side-effects","tag-fluticasone-propionate-uses","tag-flutiform-k--tails","tag-flutiform-k--tails-dose","tag-flutiform-k--tails-side-effects","tag-flutiform-k--tails-uses","tag-formoterol-fumarate-dihydrate","tag-formoterol-fumarate-dihydrate-dose","tag-formoterol-fumarate-dihydrate-side-effects","tag-formoterol-fumarate-dihydrate-uses","tag-medicine","tag-spray"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8976","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8976"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8976\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9944,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8976\/revisions\/9944"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8976"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8976"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8976"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}