FLOVENT DISKUS

Important Safety Information About FLOVENT DISKUS and FLOVENT HFA

• Do not use FLOVENT to treat sudden symptoms of asthma. FLOVENT is not a rescue inhaler and should not be used to give you fast relief from your asthma attack. Always use a rescue inhaler, such as albuterol, during a sudden asthma attack.
• Do not use FLOVENT if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in FLOVENT or other inhaled corticosteroids. Do not use FLOVENT DISKUS if you have severe allergy to milk proteins or fluticasone propionate. Ask your doctor if you are not sure.
• Tell your doctor about the medicines you take and about all of your medical conditions. Do not stop taking FLOVENT, even if you are feeling better, unless your doctor tells you to. If you miss a dose, just take your next scheduled dose when it is due. Do not take 2 doses at the same time unless your doctor tells you to. If you are not sure about your dosing, call your doctor.
• If you have not had or have not been vaccinated against chickenpox, measles, or active tuberculosis, you should stay away from people who are infected. You should avoid exposure to chickenpox, measles, and tuberculosis. If exposed, consult your healthcare provider without delay.
  
• FLOVENT can cause serious side effects, including:
  • fungal infections (thrush) in your mouth and throat. Tell your doctor if you have any redness or white-colored coating in your mouth.
  • weakened immune system and decreased ability to fight infections. Worsening of existing tuberculosis, fungal, bacterial, viral, or parasitic infections, or ocular herpes simplex may occur. Symptoms of infection may include: fever, pain, aches, chills, feeling tired, nausea and vomiting. Tell your doctor about any signs of infection while you use FLOVENT.
  • decreased adrenal function (adrenal insufficiency). Symptoms of decreased adrenal function include tiredness, weakness, nausea and vomiting, and low blood pressure. Decreased adrenal function can lead to death.
  • allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). Call your doctor and stop FLOVENT right away if you have any symptoms of an allergic reaction: swelling of the face, throat, and tongue, hives, rash, breathing problems.
  • lower bone mineral density. This may be a problem for people who already have a higher chance of low bone density (osteoporosis).
  • slow growth in children. The growth of children using FLOVENT should be checked regularly.
  • eye problems including glaucoma and cataracts. Tell your doctor about any vision changes while using FLOVENT. Your doctor may tell you to have your eyes checked.
  • increased wheezing (bronchospasm). Increased wheezing can happen right away after using FLOVENT. Always have a rescue inhaler with you to treat sudden wheezing.
• The most common side effects of FLOVENT DISKUS include a cold or upper respiratory tract infection, throat irritation, nausea and vomiting, fever, and headache.
• The most common side effects of FLOVENT HFA include a cold or upper respiratory tract infection, throat irritation, headache, fever, diarrhea, and ear infection.