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Fluticasone and salmeterol (Seretide)Fluticasone propionate and salmeterol xinafoate are available as a combination medication delivered by CFC-free MDI and Accuhaler. The Accuhaler is suitable for patients who have coordination difficulties when using MDIs.
Dosage: MDI 50/25 : 50mcg fluticasone and 25mcg salmeterol MDI 125/25 : 125mcg fluticasone and 25mcg salmeterol MDI 250/25 : 250mcg fluticasone and 25mcg salmeterol
Each MDI contains 120 doses. Adults and children > 12 years: two inhalations bd of MDI
50, 125 or 250 depending on the patient’s asthma severity Accuhaler 100/50 : 100mcg fluticasone and 50mcg salmeterol Accuhaler 250/50 : 250mcg fluticasone and 50mcg salmeterol Accuhaler 500/50 : 500mcg fluticasone and 50mcg salmeterol
Each Accuhaler contains 60 doses. Adults and children > 12 years: one inhalation bd of Accuhaler 100, 250 or 500, depending on the patient’s asthma severity. Children 4 years and over: one inhalation bd of Accuhaler 100
Budesonide and eformoterol (Symbicort)Symbicort is a combination medication containing budesonide and eformoterol that is expected to be released in Australia in 2002. It is a dry powder delivered by Turbuhaler. |
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