Fluticasone Salmeterol Ciphaler 500/50 (Cipla) TM
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Active ingredients: fluticasone propionate + salmeterol
Pack: Fluticasone Salmeterol Ciphaler 500/50 (Cipla) powder for inhalation, 60 actuations, dry powder inhaler
Brand name
(ARTG)
: FLUTICASONE SALMETEROL CIPHALER 500/50 fluticasone propionate 500 microgram / salmeterol (as xinfoate) 50 microgram powder for inhalation blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
For the regular treatment of asthma, where the use of a combination product is appropriate. This may include: Patients on effective maintenance doses of long-acting beta-2 agonists and inhaled corticosteroids Patients who are symptomatic on current inhaled corticosteroid therapy,For the symptomatic treatment of patients with severe COPD (FEV1 <50% predicted normal) and a history of repeated exacerbations who have significant symptoms despite regular beta-2 agonist bronchodilator therapy. FLUTICASONE SALMETEROL CIPHALER 500/50 is not indicated for the initiation of bronchodilator therapy in COPD.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Inhalation, powder for
- Inhalation
- White to off white powder filled in a strip of 60 blisters
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 60s pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on September, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient fluticasone propionate + salmeterol
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
