What to Expect
You may begin to notice some improvement in how you're feeling within 30 minutes of using the ADVAIR DISKUS. Maximum results may take a week or longer. Even if you don't feel immediate improvement in your asthma, it's important to keep taking your ADVAIR twice a day, every day, as directed by your doctor. Talk to your doctor if symptoms do not improve.
Taking a dose: Since the DISKUS® delivers ADVAIR as a very fine powder, you may feel as though you haven't received your dose. Some people do not taste or feel it. Even if you don't taste or feel it, don't take another dose.
Missing a dose: If you miss a dose of ADVAIR, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed, and take your next dose at your usual time.
Important Safety Information About ADVAIR DISKUS and ADVAIR HFA 45/21, 115/21, 230/21 (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol) Inhalation Aerosol
Prescription ADVAIR won't replace fast-acting inhalers for sudden symptoms and should not be taken more than twice a day. ADVAIR is for people who still have symptoms on another asthma controller, or who need two controllers. ADVAIR contains salmeterol. In patients with asthma, medicines like salmeterol may increase the chance of asthma-related death. So ADVAIR is not for people whose asthma is well controlled on another controller medicine.
Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treating asthma with ADVAIR. Do not use ADVAIR with long-acting beta2-agonists for any reason. If taking ADVAIR, see the doctor if asthma does not improve or gets worse. Thrush in the mouth and throat may occur. Tell the doctor about any heart condition or high blood pressure. Some people may experience increased blood pressure, heart rate, or changes in heart rhythm. Inhaled corticosteroids as well as poorly controlled asthma may cause a reduction in growth rate. The long-term effect on final adult height is unknown.
ADVAIR DISKUS is for patients 4 years and older. For patients 4 to 11 years old, ADVAIR DISKUS 100/50 is for those who have asthma symptoms while on an inhaled corticosteroid.
ADVAIR HFA is for patients 12 years and older.