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Flixotide TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: fluticasone propionate

Brand name

(ARTG)

: FLIXOTIDE CFC-Free Fluticasone propionate 125 microgram/dose inhalation metered dose aerosol can

Download 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 use in the prophylactic management of asthma in adults and children over 4 years of age.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Inhalation, pressurised
  • Inhalation
  • metal can with concave base fitted with a metering valve, containing a white to off-white suspension, fitted to an actuator. The internal surfaces of the can & valve are free from obvious defects.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Protect from direct sunlight
  • Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 120 metered doses pack
  • 60 metered doses pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient fluticasone propionate

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

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