What Is FLOVENT HFA Inhalation Aerosol?

FLOVENT HFA contains a medicine called fluticasone propionate, which is a synthetic corticosteroid. Corticosteroids are natural substances found in the body that help fight inflammation. Corticosteroids are used to treat asthma because they reduce Cilafil airway inflammation.

FLOVENT HFA is used to treat asthma in patients 4 years of age and older. When inhaled regularly, FLOVENT HFA also helps to prevent symptoms of asthma.

The medicine is available in 3 different strengths, FLOVENT HFA 44 mcg, FLOVENT HFA 110 mcg, or FLOVENT HFA 220 mcg Inhalation Aerosol, and your doctor has prescribed the one most suitable for you.

1.	FLOVENT HFA is not a bronchodilator and should not be used to give you fast relief from your breathing problems during an asthma attack. You should use a short-acting bronchodilator, such as albuterol inhaler, during an acute asthma attack. You must take FLOVENT HFA at regular times as recommended by your doctor, and not as an emergency medicine.
2.	Tell your doctor before you start taking FLOVENT HFA if you are: pregnant or planning to become pregnant. breastfeeding a baby. allergic to FLOVENT HFA, either of its ingredients, or any other orally inhaled corticosteroids. taking a medicine containing ritonavir (commonly used to treat HIV infection or AIDS). The anti‑HIV medicines NORVIR® (ritonavir capsules) Soft Gelatin, NORVIR (ritonavir oral solution), and KALETRA® (lopinavir/ritonavir) Tablets contain ritonavir. taking other medicines, especially any other orally inhaled corticosteroid, over-the-counter medicines, and herbal products. There may be a time when FLOVENT HFA is not right for you, and your doctor may wish to give you a different medicine. Make sure that your doctor knows what other medicines you are taking.
3.	It is important that you inhale each dose as your doctor has advised. The prescription label provided by your pharmacist will usually tell you what dose to take and how often. If it doesn’t, or if you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist. DO NOT inhale more doses or use your FLOVENT HFA more often than your doctor advises.
4.	It may take 1 to 2 weeks or longer for this medicine to work, and it is very important that you use it regularly. Do not stop taking FLOVENT HFA, even if you are feeling better, unless your doctor tells you to.
5.	If you miss a dose, just take your next scheduled dose when it is due. Do not double the dose.
6.	Your doctor may prescribe additional medicine (such as bronchodilators) for emergency relief if an acute asthma attack occurs. Contact your doctor if: an asthma attack does not respond to the additional medicine or you need more of the additional medicine than usual.
7.	If you also use another medicine by inhalation, you should ask your doctor for instructions on when to use it while you are also using FLOVENT HFA.
	NORVIR and KALETRA are registered trademarks of Abbott Laboratories. Important Information About FLOVENT HFA FLOVENT HFA is for patients with asthma 4 years of age and older. FLOVENT HFA is also for patients who are taking oral steroids, like prednisone, for asthma. Many of these patients may be able to reduce or eliminate their use of oral steroids over time. FLOVENT HFA does not replace fast-acting (rescue) inhalers for sudden symptoms. The use of FLOVENT HFA in children 4 to 11 years old is based in part on results of studies in patients 12 years and older and other FLOVENT products.