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Fluticasone plus Salmeterol 250/25 (Cipla) 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 + salmeterol

Pack: Fluticasone plus Salmeterol 250/25 (Cipla) inhalation, 120 actuations, aerosol can

Brand name

(ARTG)

: Fluticasone+Salmeterol Cipla 250/25 fluticasone propionate/salmeterol (as xinafoate) 250/25 microgram inhalation pressurised aerosol can metered dose

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 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 less than 50 precent predicted normal) and a history of repeated exacerbations who have significant symptoms despite regular beta-2 agonist bronchodilator therapy. Fluticasone propionate/salmeterol (125 microgram/25 microgram and 250 microgram/25 microgram) 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, pressurised
  • Inhalation
  • A rigid, aluminium container fitted with a metered dose valve, containing a white homogeneous suspension, fitted to a plastic actuator with a white coloured body and rubin red coloured cap, with a dose indicator..

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Protect from direct sunlight
  • Protect from Frost
  • 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 Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 120 metered doses pack

Is this medicine subsidised ?

(PBS)

This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on November, 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

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