Seroflo Inhaler
Seroflo Inhaler combines salmeterol with fluticasone propionate in a pressurised inhaler for asthma and COPD maintenance, in 25/125mcg and 25/250mcg strengths and packs of 1, 3 or 6.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per inhaler |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25/125mcg | 1 inhaler | $45.04 | $45.04 |
| 25/125mcg | 3 inhalers | $117.30 | $39.10 |
| 25/125mcg | 6 inhalers | $204.00 | $34.00 |
| 25/250mcg | 1 inhaler | $66.29 | $66.29 |
| 25/250mcg | 3 inhalers | $174.24 | $58.08 |
| 25/250mcg | 6 inhalers | $317.04 | $52.84 |
- Category
- Respiratory Health
- Active ingredient
- Salmeterol · Fluticasone
- Route
- Inhalation
- Form
- Inhaler
- Strengths
- 25/125/25/250mcg
Shipped in a discreet, unmarked envelope.
Details
- Therapeutic Class
- Corticosteroid/LABA
- Pharmacological Class
- Combination Bronchodilator
- Minor Side Effects
- Headache, Throat irritation
- Moderate Side Effects
- Tremor, Increased heart rate
- Dosage Forms
- Inhaler
- Administration Route
- Inhalation
- Manufacturer
- Cipla Ltd
- Onset Time
- 15–30 minutes
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage Instructions
- Keep cool and upright.
- Drug Interactions
- Beta-blockers
- Age Restrictions
- Adults/Adolescents
FAQ
Which Seroflo Inhaler strengths and pack sizes can I order?
Seroflo Inhaler comes as 25/125mcg and 25/250mcg inhalers, in packs of 1, 3 or 6 inhalers. Larger packs cost less per inhaler.
What arrives when I order Seroflo Inhaler to Hong Kong?
Seroflo Inhaler orders arrive in plain, unbranded packaging with nothing outside about the contents. Tracked courier takes 5 to 9 business days with online tracking, or standard airmail takes 14 to 21 business days, 30 at most, untracked.
What is another name for fluticasone and salmeterol?
Seroflo Inhaler is a branded generic of fluticasone and salmeterol, the ingredients in Advair and Viani. The combination is also sold as Seretide. Here, fluticasone and salmeterol can be bought online as Seroflo Inhaler, and also as generic Advair Diskus and fluticasone and salmeterol inhalers. These are generics, not the original brand.
How long does Seroflo Inhaler take to work?
Salmeterol starts opening the airways within minutes of a puff, but fluticasone works slowly: some people notice easier breathing on the first day, while the full effect on inflammation can take two weeks or longer. Seroflo is taken every day to keep symptoms steady rather than for quick relief.
What is the difference between Seroflo 25/125 and Seroflo 25/250?
The salmeterol is the same in both, 25mcg per puff; the 250 inhaler carries twice the fluticasone propionate, 250mcg against 125mcg. The higher strength is used when the airways need more of the steroid, so moving between them changes your daily steroid dose.
Can I use Seroflo Inhaler during an asthma attack?
No. Seroflo is a preventer and works too slowly to stop an attack that has already begun; a fast-acting reliever inhaler such as salbutamol is kept for that. Using Seroflo every day is what reduces the number of attacks over time.
Is Seroflo the same as Advair?
Both contain salmeterol and fluticasone propionate, but they use different devices: Seroflo is a pressurised inhaler, Advair Diskus a dry powder one. The strengths are printed in the opposite order, so check which figure is the steroid.
Does Seroflo Inhaler interact with other medicines?
Two groups matter most. Beta-blockers such as atenolol or propranolol can tighten the airways and work against salmeterol, and strong enzyme blockers such as ritonavir or ketoconazole let fluticasone build up in the body. Other inhalers and steroid tablets add to the steroid load as well.
About Seroflo Inhaler
A preventer inhaler for asthma and COPD
Seroflo Inhaler holds two medicines in one pressurised canister. Salmeterol is a long-acting beta-2 agonist, relaxing the muscle around the airways so they stay open for around 12 hours. Fluticasone propionate is an inhaled corticosteroid, working on the swelling and irritation in the airway lining that builds up day after day. Seroflo is a daily preventer, too slow to be any help once an attack is under way.
It is used for asthma that needs more than one medicine, and for COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the long-term lung damage usually caused by smoking).
Strengths and how to use it
Two strengths are available, 25/125mcg and 25/250mcg, in packs of 1, 3 or 6 inhalers. Seroflo prints salmeterol first, so 25/125mcg is 25mcg of salmeterol with 125mcg of fluticasone per puff; some other brands put the steroid first.
Thrush and a hoarse voice both come from medicine left in the mouth, so each dose ends with a mouthful of water, swished and spat out.
Seroflo is used twice daily, in the morning and again about 12 hours later. Salmeterol can make breathing feel easier within a day. The steroid takes longer, two weeks or more before its full effect, so there is no point stopping when things feel fine. If a dose is missed, wait for the next scheduled one instead of taking a double.
Side effects
A sore throat, hoarseness, headache, a shaky hand and a faster heartbeat are the ones people notice most, along with thrush in the mouth or throat. Breathing that suddenly gets worse straight after a puff is unusual and needs urgent treatment. Swelling of the face or throat, a spreading rash or wheezing soon after a dose also needs urgent help. Over months and years, a high steroid dose can affect the eyes and bones, and people with COPD using this combination have a higher chance of pneumonia.
Other inhalers with the same pair
Advair Diskus is a dry powder inhaler with strengths printed fluticasone-first (100/50, 250/50 and 500/50mcg). Advair Rotahaler uses capsules pierced inside a rotahaler device. Fluticasone + Salmeterol is another inhaler of the same pair, listed at 250/50 and 500/50mcg. Seroflo is the pressurised-aerosol option, so it suits anyone who would rather press and breathe than load a powder.
Looking after the inhaler
Heat is the main enemy. Keep the canister out of direct sun and away from a fire, radiator or hot car, where a pressurised canister can burst. If your inhaler has no dose counter, tally your puffs and replace it after the labelled number of doses, because the last few may not carry a full dose.
Sources
- Fluticasone Oral Inhalation: MedlinePlus Drug Information — MedlinePlus / National Library of Medicine
- Salmeterol Oral Inhalation: MedlinePlus Drug Information — National Library of Medicine