Flovent HFA Inhl

In Depth

Generic Name: FLUTICASONE AEROSOL INHALER - ORAL
Pronounced: (flew-TICK-uh-sown)

Flovent HFA Inhl Overdose

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

Flovent HFA Inhl Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Flovent HFA Inhl Notes

Do not share this medication with others.

Learn to use a peak flow meter. Use it daily and promptly report worsening asthma (such as readings in the yellow or red range, or increased use of quick-relief inhalers). Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you need to use 4 or more puffs daily for 2 or more consecutive days or more than 1 inhaler (200 puff canister) every 8 weeks of your quick-relief inhaler.

Make sure all of your doctors know that you are using this medication or have used it in the past.

Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., morning cortisol levels, lung function, eye exam) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.

Flovent HFA Inhl Storage

Different brands of this medication may have different storage temperature requirements. Refer to the package labeling or ask your pharmacist for the specific requirements for the brand you are using.

Store the medication away from light and moisture. Avoid freezing. Do not puncture or expose this medication to high heat or open flame. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.