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Seretide contains two medicines, salmeterol xinafoate and fluticasone propionate. It comes in three different doses and in two types of inhaler.^[1]

Salmeterol xinafoate is a long-acting bronchodilator; its effect lasts for 12 hours. Bronchodilators help the airways in the lungs to stay open making it easier for air to get in and out. Fluticasone propionate is a corticosteroid which reduces swelling and irritation in the lungs. ^[1]

Seretide can be taken as either a pressurised aerosol using the Evohaler device, or as a dry powder using the Accuhaler device. Seretide, delivered by either device, is indicated for the treatment of asthma. Seretide, delivered by the Accuhaler only can also be used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ^[1] ^[2]

Patients must use Seretide as directed by their doctor. ^[1]

On these pages you will find out more about what it is, how it works and the diseases it treats.

How Seretide works

Seretide is an inhaler that contains two medicines, salmeterol xinafoate and fluticasone propionate, which help to keep the airways in the lungs open and reduce swelling and irritation in the lungs. Find out more about how Seretide works.

How to take Seretide

Watch animations on how to use your Seretide Accuhaler or Evohaler.

Seretide safety

Information on Seretide, including information on who should not take Seretide and possible side effects.

What is asthma?

Asthma can cause a variety of symptoms, including breathing difficulties and sudden episodes of breathlessness. Read more about what asthma is, symptoms and triggers.

How to better control asthma

Asthma control is very important, find out why, what you can do to help control your asthma and take the Asthma Control Test.

Asthma Questions and Answers

Understanding asthma will help you learn how to manage it more effectively. Read these asthma question and answers to find out more.

What is COPD?

COPD can cause a variety of symptoms, including breathing difficulties, sudden episodes of breathlessness and infections. Read more about what COPD is.

How to better manage COPD

When your COPD gets worse, it's called an exacerbation or flare-up. Understanding the warning signs for exacerbations or flare-ups and learning how you can cope with them will help you to better manage your COPD and take the COPD Assessment Test™.

COPD questions and answers

Understanding COPD will help you learn how to manage it more effectively. Read these COPD question and answers to find out more.

Useful links and resources

Here you can find links to professional organisations, charities and other useful websites.

For further information on salmeterol xinafoate and fluticasone, including information on side effects and what to do before you use this medicine, please see:

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Seretide, Accuhaler and Evohaler are trade marks of the GlaxoSmithKline group of companies.

HH/NJ: Last updated 03 October 2011: UK/RESP/0232/11

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