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SEREVENT® EVOHALER®

(salmeterol xinafoate) PRESSURISED INHALATION SUSPENSION

Your medicine is known by the above name, but will be referred to as Serevent® Evohalef® throughout this leaflet.1

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.

  • Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
  • If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
  • This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours.
  • If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
  • 1. What Serevent® Evohalef® is and what it is used for

  • 2. What you need to know before you use Serevent® Evohalef®

  • 3. How to use Serevent® Evohalef®

  • 4. Possible side effects

  • 5. How to store Serevent® Evohalef®

  • 6. Contents of the pack and other information

1. what serevent® evohaler® is and what it is used for

  • Serevent® Evohalef® contains the medicine salmeterol. It is a ‘long-acting bronchodilator’. It helps the airways in the lungs to stay open. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. The effects are usually felt within 10 to 20 minutes and last for 12 hours or more.
  • The doctor has prescribed it to help prevent breathing problems. These could be caused by asthma. Taking Serevent® Evohalef® regularly will help prevent asthma attacks. This also includes asthma brought on by exercise or at night.
  • Taking Serevent® Evohalef® regularly will also help prevent breathing problems caused by other chest illnesses such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
  • Serevent® Evohalef® helps to stop breathlessness and wheezing coming on. It does not work once you are breathless or wheezy. If that happens, you need to use a fast acting ‘reliever’ medicine, such as salbutamol.
  • Serevent® Evohalef® is supplied to you in an inhaler. You breathe the medicine directly into your lungs.
  • Serevent® Evohalef® contains norflurane. This is less harmful to the environment than older inhalers. Older inhalers may taste differently to Serevent® Evohalef®. This will make no difference to how your medicine works.

If you are being treated for asthma, you should always be given both a Serevent® and a steroid inhaler to use together.

2. what you need to know before you use serevent® evohaler®

Do not take Serevent® Evohaler® if:

you are allergic (hypersensitive) to salmeterol or to the other ingredient norflurane (HFA 134a).

Take special care with Serevent® Evohaler®:

  • If your asthma or breathing gets worse tell your doctor straight away. You may find that you feel more wheezy, your chest feels tight more often or you may need to use more of your fast acting ‘reliever’ medicine.

If any of these happen, do not increase your number of puffs of Serevent® Evohalef®. Your chest condition may be getting worse and you could become seriously ill. See your doctor as you may need a change in asthma treatment.

  • Once your asthma is well controlled your doctor may consider it appropriate to gradually reduce the dose of Serevent® Evohaler®.
  • If you have been prescribed Serevent® Evohalef® for your asthma, continue to use any other asthma medication you are already taking. These could include a steroid inhaler or steroid tablets. Continue taking the same doses as before, unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Do this even if you feel much better. Do not stop taking your steroid inhaler (or any steroid tablets) when you start using Serevent® Evohaler®.
  • Your doctor may want to check your health regularly if you have an overactive thyroid gland, diabetes mellitus (Serevent® Evohalef® may increase your blood sugar) or heart disease, including an irregular or fast heartbeat.
  • Tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines. This includes those for asthma or any other medicines obtained without a prescription. This is because Serevent® Evohalef® may not be suitable to be taken with other medicines.
  • Inform your doctor before using Serevent® Evohalef® if you are currently being treated for any fungal infections with medicines containing ketoconazole or itraconazole, or if you are being treated for HIV with ritonavir. These medicines may increase the risk of you experiencing side effects with Serevent® Evohalef®, including irregular heart beats, or may make side-effects worse.
  • Beta-Blockers should be avoided when taking Serevent® Evohalef®, unless your doctor tells you to take them. Beta-blockers, including atenolol, propranolol and sotalol, are mostly used for high blood pressure or other heart conditions. Tell your doctor if you are taking beta-blockers or have recently been prescribed beta-blockers as they may reduce or abolish the effects of salmeterol.
  • Serevent® Evohalef® can reduce the amount of potassium in your blood. If this happens you may notice an uneven heartbeat, muscle weakness or cramp. This is more likely to happen if you take Serevent® Evohalef® with some medicines used to treat high blood pressure (diuretics) and other medicines used to treat breathing problems such as theophylline or steroids. Your doctor may ask for you to have blood tests to check the amount of potassium in your blood. If you have any concerns discuss them with your doctor.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Driving and using machines

The possible side effects associated with Serevent® Evohalef® are unlikely to affect your ability to drive or use machines.

3. how to use serevent® evohaler®

Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

  • If you are being treated for asthma, you should always be given both a Serevent® Evohaler® and a steroid inhaler to use together.
  • Use Serevent® Evohalef® every day, until your doctor advises you to stop.
  • You will start to feel your medicine working within the first day of use. Serevent® Evohalef® is for inhalation by mouth only.
  • The usual starting dose is 2 puffs twice a day.
  • For people with more severe asthma, your doctor may increase your dose to 4 puffs twice a day.
  • In children aged 4 to 12 the usual dose is 2 puffs twice a day.
  • Serevent® Evohalef® is not recommended for use in children below 4 years of age.
  • The usual starting dose is 2 puffs twice a day.
  • Not applicable for children and adolescents.

Instructions for use

Your doctor, nurse or pharmacist should show you how to use your inhaler. They should check how you use it from time to time. Not using the inhaler properly or as prescribed, may mean that the medicine will not help your asthma or COPD as it should.

The medicine is contained in a pressurised canister in a plastic casing with a mouthpiece.

  • 8. Wait about half a minute between taking each puff of medicine and then repeat steps 3 to 7.

  • 9. After use always replace the mouthpiece cover immediately to keep out dust. Replace the cover by firmly pushing and snapping the cap into position.

Practice in front of a mirror for the first few times. If you see a ‘mist’ coming from the top of your inhaler or the sides of your mouth you should start again.

If you or your child find it difficult to use Serevent® Evohaler®, it may be used with other devices to make its use easier e.g. a Volumatic® spacer device. Serevent® is also available in an alternative device. Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist for further advice.

Testing your inhaler

  • 1. When using your inhaler for the first time, test that it is working. Remove the mouthpiece cover by gently squeezing the sides with your thumb and forefinger and pull apart.


  • 2. To make sure that it works, shake it well, point the mouthpiece away from you and press the canister to release two puffs into the air. If you have not used the inhaler for a week or more, also release two puffs of medicine into the air.

Using your inhaler

It is important to start to breathe in as slowly as possible just before using your inhaler.

  • 1. Stand or sit upright when using your inhaler.

  • 2. Remove the mouthpiece cover (as shown in the first picture). Check inside and outside to make sure that the mouthpiece is clean and free of objects.

  • 3. Shake the inhaler 4 or 5 times to ensure that any loose objects are removed and that the contents of the inhaler are evenly mixed.

  • 4. Hold the inhaler upright with your thumb on the base, below the mouthpiece. Breathe out as far as is comfortable.

  • 5. Place the mouthpiece in your mouth between your teeth.

Close your lips around it. Do not bite.

  • 6. Breathe in through your mouth. Just after starting to breathe in, press down on the top of the canister to release a puff of medicine. Do this while still breathing in steadily and deeply.

7. Hold your breath, take the inhaler from your mouth and your finger from the top of the inhaler. Continue holding your breath for a few seconds, or as long as is comfortable.

Cleaning your inhaler

To stop your inhaler blocking up, it is important to clean it at least once a week.

To clean your inhaler:

  • Remove the mouthpiece cover.
  • Do not remove the metal canister from the plastic casing at any time.
  • Wipe the inside and outside of the mouthpiece and the plastic casing with a dry cloth or tissue.
  • Replace the mouthpiece cover.

Do not put the metal canister in water.

If you use more Serevent® Evohaler® than you should

It is important to use the inhaler as instructed. If you accidentally take a larger dose than recommended, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You may notice your heart beating faster than usual and that you feel shaky and/or dizzy. You may also have a headache, muscle weakness and aching joints.

If you forget to use Serevent® Evohaler®

Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Just take your next dose at the usual time.

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. To reduce the chances of side effects, your doctor will prescribe the lowest dose of Serevent® Evohaler® to control your asthma or COPD. These are the side effects reported by people taking Serevent® Evohaler®.

Allergic reactions: you may notice your breathing suddenly gets worse after using Serevent® Evohaler®. You may be very wheezy and cough. You may also notice itching and swelling (usually of the face, lips, tongue or throat). If you get these effects or they happen suddenly after using Serevent® Evohaler®, tell your doctor straight away. Allergic reactions to Serevent® Evohaler® are very rare (they affect less than 1 person in 10,000).

Other side effects are listed below:

Common (affects less than 1 person in 10):

  • Muscle cramps
  • Feeling shaky; fast or uneven heartbeat (palpitations), headache, shaking hands (tremor). Tremors are more likely if you are taking more than two puffs twice daily. These side effects do not last long and happen less as treatment with Serevent® Evohaler® continues
  • Rash
  • Very fast heart rate (tachycardia). This is more likely to happen if you are taking more than two puffs twice daily.
  • Feeling nervous.
  • Feeling dizzy
  • Being unable to sleep or finding sleep difficult
  • A reduction in the amount of potassium in your blood (you may get an uneven heartbeat, muscle weakness, cramp).

Very rare (affects less than 1 person in 10,000):

  • Breathing difficulties or wheezing that gets worse straight after taking Serevent® Evohaler®. If this happens stop using your Serevent® Evohaler®. Use your fast-acting ‘reliever’ inhaler to help your breathing and tell your doctor straight away.
  • Uneven heartbeat or your heart gives an extra beat (arrhythmias). If this happens do not stop using Serevent® Evohaler® but tell your doctor
  • Increases in the amount of sugar (glucose) in your blood (hyperglycaemia). If you have diabetes, more frequent blood sugar monitoring and possibly adjustment of your usual diabetic treatment may be required
  • Sore mouth or throat
  • Feeling sick (nausea)
  • Aching, swollen joints or chest pain

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. how to store serevent® evohaler®

  • Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
  • Do not store above 30°C.
  • Protect from direct sunlight and do not freeze.
  • The metal canister contains a pressurised liquid. Do not puncture, break or bum it even when apparently empty.
  • Straight after use, replace the mouthpiece cover firmly and click it into position. Do not use excessive force.
  • Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
  • If your inhaler is not working properly or shows visible show signs of deterioration, you should seek the advice of your pharmacist who will tell you what to do.
  • Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.

6. contents of the pack and other information

What Serevent® Evohaler® contains

One metered dose contains 25 micrograms of salmeterol (as xinafoate) as the active ingredient.

Also contains norflurane (HFA 134a).

What Serevent® Evohaler® looks like and the contents of the pack

Serevent® Evohaler® is a pressurised metered dose inhaler with a green plastic body and a light green removable plastic mouthpiece cover, containing white to off white inhalation suspension.

There is a special dimpled touch pad area to distinguish the ‘protector’ inhalers from ‘preventer’ or ‘reliever’ inhalers, which have different touch pads.

Each canister contains 120 metered actuations (puffs).

Who manufactured your medicine

Manufactured by Glaxo Wellcome Production, Zone Industrielle No.2, 23 Rue Lavoisier, 27000 Evreux, France and is procured from within the EU and repackaged by Product Licence Holder: Beachcourse Limited, Unit 2–3, Townsend Industrial Estate, Waxlow Road, London, NW10 7NU.

PLGB 16378/0513

PLGB 16378/0514 |POM|

Revision date: 12.01.2022

Serevent® and Evohaler® are trademarks of the GlaxoSmithKline group of companies.

Blind or partially sighted?

Is this leaflet hard to see or read? Phone Beachcourse, Tel: 020 8896 9054 f­or help.

PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER SALMETEROL 25 MICROGRAM EVOHALER® (Salmeterol xinafoate) PRESSURISED INHALATION SUSPENSION


Your medicine is known by the above name, but will be referred to as Salmeterol Evo ha Ie ^’throughout this leaflet.1

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.

  • Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
  • If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
  • This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours.
  • If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
  • 1. What Salmeterol Evohalef® is and what it is used for

  • 2. What you need to know before you use Salmeterol Evohalef®

  • 3. How to use Salmeterol Evohalef®

  • 4. Possible side effects

  • 5. How to store Salmeterol Evohaler®

  • 6. Contents of the pack and other information

1. what salmeterol evohaler® is and what it is used for

  • Salmeterol Evohalef® contains the medicine salmeterol. It is a ‘long-acting bronchodilator’. It helps the airways in the lungs to stay open. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. The effects are usually felt within 10 to 20 minutes and last for 12 hours or more.
  • The doctor has prescribed it to help prevent breathing problems. These could be caused by asthma. Taking Salmeterol Evohaler regularly will help prevent asthma attacks. This also includes asthma brought on by exercise or at night.
  • Taking Salmeterol Evohaler® regularly will also help prevent breathing problems caused by other chest illnesses such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
  • Salmeterol Evohaler helps to stop breathlessness and wheezing coming on. It does not work once you are breathless or wheezy. If that happens, you need to use a fast acting ‘reliever’ medicine, such as salbutamol.
  • Salmeterol Evohaler is supplied to you in an inhaler. You breathe the medicine directly into your lungs.
  • Salmeterol Evohaler contains norflurane. This is less harmful to the environment than older inhalers. Older inhalers may taste differently to Salmeterol Evohaler. This will make no difference to how your medicine works.

If you are being treated for asthma, you should always be given both a Serevent and a steroid inhaler to use together.

2. what you need to know before you use microgram evohaler®

Do not take Salmeterol Evohaler® if:

you are allergic (hypersensitive) to salmeterol or to the other ingredient norflurane (HFA 134a).

Take special care with Salmeterol Evohaler®:

  • If your asthma or breathing gets worse tell your doctor straight away. You may find that you feel more wheezy, your chest feels tight more often or you may need to use more of your fast acting ‘reliever’ medicine. If any of these happen, do not increase your number of puffs of Salmeterol Evohalef®. Your chest condition may be getting worse and you could become seriously ill. See your doctor as you may need a change in asthma treatment.
  • Once your asthma is well controlled your doctor may consider it appropriate to gradually reduce the dose of Salmeterol Evohalef®.
  • If you have been prescribed Salmeterol Evohalef® for your asthma, continue to use any other asthma medication you are already taking. These could include a steroid inhaler or steroid tablets. Continue taking the same doses as before, unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Do this even if you feel much better. Do not stop taking your steroid inhaler (or any steroid tablets) when you start using Salmeterol Evohaler®.
  • Your doctor may want to check your health regularly if you have an overactive thyroid gland, diabetes mellitus (Salmeterol 25 microgram Evohalef® may increase your blood sugar) or heart disease, including an irregular or fast heartbeat.
  • Tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines. This includes those for asthma or any other medicines obtained without a prescription. This is because Salmeterol 25 microgram Evohalef® may not be suitable to be taken with other medicines.
  • Inform your doctor before using Salmeterol Evohalef® if you are currently being treated for any fungal infections with medicines containing ketoconazole or itraconazole, or if you are being treated for HIV with ritonavir. These medicines may increase the risk of you experiencing side effects with Salmeterol Evohaler®, including irregular heart beats, or may make side-effects worse.
  • Beta-Blockers should be avoided when taking Salmeterol Evohaler®, unless your doctor tells you to take them. Beta-blockers, including atenolol, propranolol and sotalol, are mostly used for high blood pressure or other heart conditions. Tell your doctor if you are taking beta-blockers or have recently been prescribed beta-blockers as they may reduce or abolish the effects of salmeterol.
  • Salmeterol Evohalef® can reduce the amount of potassium in your blood. If this happens you may notice an uneven heartbeat, muscle weakness or cramp. This is more likely to happen if you take Salmeterol Evohaler® with some medicines used to treat high blood pressure (diuretics) and other medicines used to treat breathing problems such as theophylline or steroids. Your doctor may ask for you to have blood tests to check the amount of potassium in your blood. If you have any concerns discuss them with your doctor.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Driving and using machines

The possible side effects associated with Salmeterol Evohalef® are unlikely to affect your ability to drive or use machines.

3. how to use salmeterol evohaler®

Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

  • If you are being treated for asthma, you should always be given both a Salmeterol Evohaler® and a steroid inhaler to use together.
  • Use Salmeterol Evohalef® every day, until your doctor advises you to stop.
  • You will start to feel your medicine working within the first day of use. Salmeterol Evohalef® is for inhalation by mouth only.
  • The usual starting dose is 2 puffs twice a day.
  • For people with more severe asthma, your doctor may increase your dose to 4 puffs twice a day.
  • In children aged 4 to 12 the usual dose is 2 puffs twice a day.
  • Salmeterol Evohaler® is not recommended for use in children below 4 years of age.
  • The usual starting dose is 2 puffs twice a day.
  • Not applicable for children and adolescents.

Instructions for use

Your doctor, nurse or pharmacist should show you how to use your inhaler. They should check how you use it from time to time. Not using the inhaler properly or as prescribed, may mean that the medicine will not help your asthma or COPD as it should.

The medicine is contained in a pressurised canister in a plastic casing with a mouthpiece.

Testing your inhaler

  • 1. When using your inhaler for the first time, test that it is working. Remove the mouthpiece cover by gently squeezing the sides with your thumb and forefinger and pull apart.


  • 2. To make sure that it works, shake it well, point the mouthpiece away from you and press the canister to release two puffs into the air. If you have not used the inhaler for a week or more, also release two puffs of medicine into the air.

Using your inhaler

It is important to start to breathe in as slowly as possible just before using your inhaler.

  • 1. Stand or sit upright when using your inhaler.

  • 2. Remove the mouthpiece cover (as shown in the first picture). Check inside and outside to make sure that the mouthpiece is clean and free of objects.

    7. Hold your breath, take the inhaler from your mouth and your finger from the top of the inhaler. Continue holding your breath for a few seconds, or as long as is comfortable.


  • 8. Wait about half a minute between taking each puff of medicine and then repeat steps 3 to 7.

  • 9. After use always replace the mouthpiece cover immediately to keep out dust. Replace the cover by firmly pushing and snapping the cap into position.

Practice in front of a mirror for the first few times. If you see a ‘mist’ coming from the top of your inhaler or the sides of your mouth you should start again.

If you or your child find it difficult to use Serevent® Evohaler®, it may be used with other devices to make its use easier e.g. a Volumatic® spacer device. Serevent® is also available in an alternative device. Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist for further advice.

Cleaning you inhaler

To stop your inhaler blocking up, it is important to clean it at least once a week.

To clean your inhaler:

  • Remove the mouthpiece cover.
  • Do not remove the metal canister from the plastic casing at any time.
  • Wipe the inside and outside of the mouthpiece and the plastic casing with a dry cloth or tissue.
  • Replace the mouthpiece cover.

Do not put the metal canister in water.

If you use more Salmeterol Evohaler® than you should

It is important to use the inhaler as instructed. If you accidentally take a larger dose than recommended, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You may notice your heart beating faster than usual and that you feel shaky and/or dizzy. You may also have a headache, muscle weakness and aching joints.

If you forget to use Salmeterol Evohaler®

Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Just take your next dose at the usual time.

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. possible side effects

  • 3. Shake the inhaler 4 or 5 times to ensure that any loose objects are removed and that the contents of the inhaler are evenly mixed.

  • 4. Hold the inhaler upright with your thumb on the base, below the mouthpiece. Breathe out as far as is comfortable.

  • 5. Place the mouthpiece in your mouth between your teeth.

Close your lips around it. Do not bite.

  • 6. Breathe in through your mouth. Just after starting to breathe in, press down on the top of the canister to release a puff of medicine. Do this while still breathing in steadily and deeply.

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. To reduce the chances of side effects, your doctor will prescribe the lowest dose of Salmeterol Evohaler® to control your asthma or COPD. These are the side effects reported by people taking Salmeterol Evohaler®.

Allergic reactions: you may notice your breathing suddenly gets worse after using Salmeterol Evohaler®. You may be very wheezy and cough. You may also notice itching and swelling (usually of the face, lips, tongue or throat). If you get these effects or they happen suddenly after using Salmeterol Evohaler®, tell your doctor straight away. Allergic reactions to Salmeterol Evohaler® are very rare (they affect less than 1 person in 10,000).

Other side effects are listed below:

Common (affects less than 1 person in 10):

  • Muscle cramps
  • Feeling shaky; fast or uneven heartbeat (palpitations), headache, shaking hands (tremor). Tremors are more likely if you are taking more than two puffs twice daily. These side effects do not last long and happen less as treatment with Salmeterol 25 microgram Evohaler® continues.
  • Rash
  • Very fast heart rate (tachycardia). This is more likely to happen if you are taking more than two puffs twice daily.
  • Feeling nervous.
  • Feeling dizzy
  • Being unable to sleep or finding sleep difficult
  • A reduction in the amount of potassium in your blood (you may get an uneven heartbeat, muscle weakness, cramp).

Very rare (affects less than 1 person in 10,000):

  • Breathing difficulties or wheezing that gets worse straight after taking Salmeterol Evohaler If this happens stop using your Salmeterol Evohaler®. Use your fast-acting ‘reliever’ inhaler to help your breathing and tell your doctor straight away.
  • Uneven heartbeat or your heart gives an extra beat (arrhythmias). If this happens do not stop using Salmeterol 25 microgram Evohaler® but tell your doctor
  • Increases in the amount of sugar (glucose) in your blood (hyperglycaemia). If you have diabetes, more frequent blood sugar monitoring and possibly adjustment of your usual diabetic treatment may be required
  • Sore mouth or throat
  • Feeling sick (nausea)
  • Aching, swollen joints or chest pain

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. how to store salmeterol evohaler®

  • Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
  • Do not store above 30°C.
  • Protect from direct sunlight and do not freeze.
  • The metal canister contains a pressurised liquid. Do not puncture, break or bum it even when apparently empty.
  • Straight after use, replace the mouthpiece cover firmly and click it into position. Do not use excessive force.
  • Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
  • If your inhaler is not working properly or shows visible show signs of deterioration, you should seek the advice of your pharmacist who will tell you what to do.
  • Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.

6. contents of the pack and other information

What Salmeterol 25 micrograms Evohaler® contains

One metered dose contains 25 micrograms of salmeterol (as the xinafoate) as the active ingredient.

Also contains a CFC free propellant norflurane (HFA 134a).

What Salmeterol 25 micrograms Evohaler® looks like and the contents of the pack

Salmeterol 25 micrograms Evohaler® is a pressurised metered dose inhaler with a green plastic body and a light green removable plastic mouthpiece cover, containing white to off white inhalation suspension. There is a special dimpled touch pad area to distinguish the ‘protector’ inhalers from ‘preventer’ or ‘reliever’ inhalers, which have different touch pads.

Each canister contains 120 metered actuations (puffs).

Who manufactured your medicine

Manufactured by Glaxo Wellcome Production, Zone Industrielle No.2, 23 Rue Lavoisier, 27000 Evreux, France and is procured from within the EU and repackaged by Product Licence Holder: Beachcourse Limited, Unit 2–3, Townsend Industrial Estate, Waxlow Road, London, NW10 7NU.

PLGB 16378/0513

PLGB 16378/0514 |POM|

Revision Date: 12.01.2022

Evohaler®, Haleraid® and Volumatic® are trademarks of the GlaxoSmithKline group of companies.

Blind or partially sighted?

Is this leaflet hard to see or read? Phone Beachcourse, Tel: 020 8896 9054 f­or help.

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