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Flohale 50mcg Inhaler

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Product introduction

Flohale 50mcg Inhaler belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used to prevent and treat asthma. It prevents the cells in the lungs and breathing passages from releasing substances that cause inflammation of the airways. This widens the airways and makes breathing easier.

Flohale 50mcg Inhaler should be use in the dose and duration as directed by your doctor. The effect of this medicine may be noticeable after a few days but will only reach its maximum after a few weeks. This medicine must be used regularly to be effective, so you should continue taking it even if you do not have any symptoms. If you stop taking it, your asthma may get worse.

To get the most benefit from this medicine, you need to make sure you get your inhaler technique right. For normal hygiene, the mouthpiece of the inhaler should be cleaned weekly with a clean, dry tissue or cloth. You should not wash or put any part of the inhaler in water.

The most common side effects of this medicine include upper respiratory tract infection, sinus infection, throat irritation, bronchitis, and voice change. If you experienced any of these side effects, or any other symptoms which you believe are caused by the medicine, you should let your doctor know. In general, you should try to avoid situations that make your asthma worse or triggers it and try not to smoke. This medicine is not recommended for use in children.

Uses of Flohale Inhaler

Benefits of Flohale Inhaler

In Treatment and prevention of Asthma

Flohale 50mcg Inhaler is a corticosteroid. It helps treat and prevent asthma by reducing the inflammation in the airways. This helps prevent asthma attacks and control symptoms like wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. It is an essential part of long-term asthma management, providing effective control and improved quality of life for asthma patients.

Side effects of Flohale Inhaler

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Flohale

  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Sinus infection
  • Throat irritation
  • Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways)
  • Voice change

How to use Flohale Inhaler

Check the label for directions before use. Shake the inhaler. While you are breathing in from mouth, press down on the inhaler one time to release the medication and hold your breath for 10 seconds. Repeat until you have inhaled the number of puffs as suggested by the doctor.Afterwards, rinse your mouth thoroughly with water and spit it out.

How Flohale Inhaler works

Flohale 50mcg Inhaler is a steroid. It prevents the cells in the lungs and breathing passages from releasing chemical messengers that cause inflammation (swelling) of the airways. This makes breathing easier.

Safety advice

Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Flohale 50mcg Inhaler does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Flohale 50mcg Inhaler is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Flohale 50mcg Inhaler is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Flohale Inhaler?

If you miss a dose of Flohale 50mcg Inhaler, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Glucocorticoids
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
Glucocorticoids

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Patient concerns

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Dry scaling Psoriasis (10 years); asthma 3 years.; obesity I have been on folitrax 7.5 mg x 2 once a week for the last 8 years. I also take folvite 50 daily. The breathing difficulty is recent. I am on seroflo inhaler twice a day and tiate once a day. There is no change in the psoriasis but the asthma is getting worse.
Dr. Atul Jain
Dermatology
You should visit md medicine for asthmaNo idea about asthma
Having dry cough not in regular basis sometime in the morning and sometime in the evening for last six months.Please advise some good medicine Thanks
Dr. Vijay Verma
ENT
first get your PFT to rule out asthmait can be seasonal asthma
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FAQs

Q. How does Flohale 50mcg Inhaler work?

Flohale 50mcg Inhaler works by decreasing the inflammation caused by allergies. It reduces inflammation by blocking the release of certain natural substances that cause allergic symptoms such as swelling, redness and pain.

Q. How long does Flohale 50mcg Inhaler take to start working?

The time Flohale 50mcg Inhaler requires to start working differs from person to person. However, you may get relief within 8 hours of starting Flohale 50mcg Inhaler. It may even take several days before you see maximum benefits. In order to improve your symptoms faster, it is important to take the medicine regularly to gain maximum benefit from the medicine.

Q. My friend developed a severe allergic reaction when she started Flohale 50mcg Inhaler. Could it be due to Flohale 50mcg Inhaler even though it is used for allergy purposes?

In very rare cases, Flohale 50mcg Inhaler can cause serious allergic reactions such as rash, hives, breathing difficulty, swelling of the face, throat and tongue. It may also cause low blood pressure which may further cause lightheadedness and the patient may even faint. If these symptoms occur, you should immediately contact your doctor because such allergic reactions can be life threatening.

Q. My brother developed chickenpox while using Flohale 50mcg Inhaler. Can Flohale 50mcg Inhaler be responsible for chickenpox? What should be done?

Yes, it could be possible. The reason being, Flohale 50mcg Inhaler is a corticosteroid, which weakens the immune system of the body, making the body prone to infections such as chicken pox. You should immediately stop the medication and contact the doctor. The doctor may consider treating it with antiviral agents.

Q. What is Flohale 50mcg Inhaler? What is it used for?

Flohale 50mcg Inhaler belongs to a group of medicines called steroids, also known as corticosteroids. Flohale 50mcg Inhaler is used to treat various allergic skin conditions such as eczema and atopic dermatitis. Flohale 50mcg Inhaler effectively reduces symptoms associated with such conditions such as swelling, itching and redness.

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Country of origin: India

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