Directions
For using this medicine, follow all the instructions as given by your doctor. Information leaflet is available for patients with the medicine. Read it carefully. Consult your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have any questions about Advair. Use this device in a level and always activate in a horizontal position. Do not breathe into the inhaler. It depends on your response and condition that what quantity of dose should be given to you. After using this medicine, gargle and rinse your mouth this helps to prevent dryness, relieve throat irritation, and to prevent mouth infections (e.g., thrush). Do not ingest the rinse solution. On a regular daily schedule, if you have been using a "quick-relief" beta agonist inhaler (such as salbutamol/albuterol), do not continue this schedule and only use it "as needed" for acute asthma attacks. And it should be stored at room temperature as directed on the package in a tightly-sealed container and in a dry place and away from heat and direct light. Inhaler should be kept dry at all times. Even if you feel well, do not stop taking Advair. Any doses should not be missed by you. Take the medicine immediately if you miss the dose and remembered on the same day but if it’s the time for your next dose leave out the missed dose and take the medicine according to your regular dosing schedule, do not take 2 doses at once.

Cautions
Without consulting your doctor do not stop taking this medicine. There are possibilities that if the medicine is suddenly stopped, the conditions may become worse. When the medicine is to be stopped your dose may need to be slowly lowered to avoid side effects. Without consulting with your doctor, do not use this medicine more often than prescribed or do not exceed the recommended dose.Dizziness may be caused by using Advair. Without knowing about the reactions of Advair on you do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous. Your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks may be reduces if you use Advair alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol. Take the alcoholic beverages in limit. All prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking should be known by your doctor or pharmacist while you start taking any new medicine. This includes any medicines that contain ingredients (e.g., cough-and-cold products, diet aids) that could increase your heart rate or blood pressure. If you are not sure about which products to use, consult with your doctor. It is recommended to stop using the inhaler, if you have switched from an oral corticosteroid (e.g., prednisone tablets) to this inhaler within the past 12 months, or if you have been using this product in higher-than-usual doses this is because your body may not produce enough natural steroids. If your body is stressed due to a major infection, surgery, or injury, it is advised that you may need to start taking additional corticosteroids. Inform your doctor that you are using corticosteroid. You may need supplemental corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone) during stress periods (such as trauma or major surgery) so always carry a warning card which states about all the medicines you are using currently. If you experience any symptoms of low steroid levels including unusual weakness, weight loss, fainting, or dizziness, consult with your doctor. More carefulness is recommended when Advair is used by elderly because they may be more sensitive to the effects of the medicine. For Children: More carefulness is recommended when Advair is used by children though it is very unlikely to occur with inhaled steroids (fluticasone), this medicine may decrease a child's growth rate, but not necessarily their final adult height. Also, children using this medicine might be prone to serious cases of common infections, such as chickenpox or measles but it is unlikely to occur. For more details, contact your doctor. For women: Consult with your doctor about all the benefits and risks of using this medicine if you plan on becoming pregnant especially during the third trimester. It is known that one of the medicines in this product (salmeterol) is excreted in breast milk and it is not known if any other medicine is excreted in breast milk. While taking this medicine, do not breast-feed.