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Before you start to use itYou must tell your doctor orpharmacist if:1. You have an allergy to anyingredient listed at the end ofthis leafletSome of the symptoms of anallergic reaction may include:* skin rash* shortness of breath* wheezing or difficultybreathing2. You currently have aninfection.If you take Symbicort Turbuhalerwhile you have an infection, themedicine may hide some of thesigns of an infection. This maymake you think, mistakenly, thatyou are better or that it is notserious.3. You have, or have had, any ofthese medical conditions:* thyroid problems* diabetes* heart problems* liver problems* tuberculosis (TB)It may not be safe for you to takeSymbicort Turbuhaler if youhave, or have had, any of theseconditions.4. You are pregnant or intend tobecome pregnant.Your doctor will discuss thepossible risks and benefits ofusing Symbicort Turbuhalerduring pregnancy.If you have not told your doctor orpharmacist about any of the above,tell them before you start usingSymbicort Turbuhaler.Taking other medicinesTell your doctor or pharmacist ifyou are using any other medicines,including any that you buy withouta prescription from yourpharmacy, supermarket or healthfood shop.Tell your doctor if you are takingany other medicines, including* medicines used to treat heartproblems or high blood pressure* medicines used to treat glaucoma* medicines used to treatdepression or other mooddisorders* medicines used to treat hayfever,coughs, colds and runny nose* fluid tablets (diuretics)* medicines for Parkinson's disease* medicines for thyroid problems* medicines used to treat fungalinfectionsThese medicines may be affected bySymbicort Turbuhaler, or may affecthow well it works. You may needdifferent amounts of your medicine,or you may need to use differentmedicines. Your doctor orpharmacist will advise you.Your doctor and pharmacist mayhave more information on medicinesto be careful with or avoid whileusing Symbicort Turbuhaler.If you have not told you doctorabout any of these things, tell thembefore you take any Symbicort.How to use SymbicortTurbuhalerHow to use your TurbuhalerEach pack of Symbicort Turbuhalercontains an instruction leaflet thattells you the correct way to use it.Please read this carefully.If you are not sure how to use theTurbuhaler, ask your doctor orpharmacist to show you how.It is best to use SymbicortTurbuhaler at the same time everyday.How much to takeAdults and children 12 years andoverThe usual dose is 1 - 2 inhalationstwice a day for Symbicort Turbuhaler100/6 and Symbicort Turbuhaler200/6.Do not take more than 4 doses aday, when using SymbicortTurbuhaler 100/6 or 200/6.Adults 18 years and overThe usual dose of SymbicortTurbuhaler 400/12 is 2 inhalationstwice a day. Your doctor may alsotell you to take 1 inhalation twice aday, particularly if your asthma hasbeen under control.Do not take more than 2 dosestwice a day of SymbicortTurbuhaler 400/12.Your doctor should give you apersonal Asthma Action plan to helpmanage your asthma. This plan willinclude medicines to take regularlyto control your asthma eg SymbicortTurbuhaler, as well as "reliever"medicines to use when you havesudden attacks of breathlessness egBricanyl (terbutaline) Turbuhaler.You must remember that it isimportant NOT to use SymbicortTurbuhaler to relieve an asthmaattack.If you experience the symptomsassociated with an asthma attack youMUST use a 'reliever' in the normalway.If your asthma has been undercontrol for some time, your doctormay tell you to take less inhalationsof Symbicort Turbuhaler or prescribeyou a lower strength of SymbicortTurbuhaler.If you are using more inhalationsof your reliever medicine or youare wheezing or breathless morethan usual tell your doctor as yourasthma may be getting worse.If your asthma gets worse, yourdoctor may tell you to use moreinhalations of your SymbicortTurbuhaler or prescribe you a higherstrength of Symbicort Turbuhaler orother asthma medicines (egPulmicort and Oxis Turbuhalers).Always take the dose that yourdoctor tells you to.SYMBICORT(R) TURBUHALER(R) 2
If you forget to use itIf you miss a dose of SymbicortTurbuhaler, take your dose as soonas you remember.Do not use a double dose to makeup for the dose that you missed.This may increase the chance of yougetting an unwanted side effect.If you are not sure what to do, askyour doctor or pharmacist.If you have trouble remembering touse your medicine, ask yourpharmacist for some hints.How long to use itUse Symbicort Turbuhaler everyday even if you feel well.Symbicort Turbuhaler helps controlyour asthma, but does not cure it.Keep using it for as long as yourdoctor tells you to.Do not stop using it unless yourdoctor tells you to.If you take too much(overdose)Telephone your doctor, pharmacistor the Poisons Information Centre(telephone 13 11 26), or go toAccident and Emergency at yournearest hospital, if you think thatyou or anyone else may have usedtoo much Symbicort Turbuhaler.Do this even if there are no signs ofdiscomfort or poisoning.You may need urgent medicalattention.If you use too much SymbicortTurbuhaler, you may feel sick orvomit, have a fast or irregularheartbeat, a headache, tremble, feelshaky, agitated, anxious, tense,restless, excited or be unable to sleep.While you are usingSymbicort TurbuhalerThings you must doIf you have an Asthma Action Planthat you have agreed with yourdoctor, follow it closely at all times.Keep using Symbicort Turbuhalerfor as long as your doctor tells youto, even if you are feeling well.See your doctor regularly to makesure that your asthma is notgetting worse.Your doctor may change your doseof Symbicort Turbuhaler (up ordown) depending on your condition.Have your 'rescue' medicineavailable at all times.After every time you useSymbicort Turbuhaler, rinse yourmouth out with water and spit thisout.If you don't you are more likely todevelop thrush in your mouth.Tell any other doctors, dentists,and pharmacists who are treatingyou that you are using SymbicortTurbuhaler.If you become pregnant whileusing Symbicort Turbuhaler, tellyour doctor.Things you must not doDo not take any other medicinesfor your asthma without checkingwith your doctor.Do not give Symbicort Turbuhalerto anyone else, even if they havethe same condition as you.Do not use Symbicort Turbuhalerto treat any other complaintsunless your doctor tells you to.Do not stop using SymbicortTurbuhaler without checking withyour doctor.Do not use Symbicort Turbuhalerto relieve asthma attacks.If you become wheezy or tight in thechest before your next dose ofSymbicort Turbuhaler is due, use a'reliever' in the normal way.Things to be careful ofMake sure you know how you reactto Symbicort Turbuhaler beforeyou drive a car, operatemachinery, or do anything elsethat could be dangerous.Symbicort Turbuhaler may causedizziness, light-headedness, tirednessor drowsiness in some people whenthey first start using it.Be careful if you drink alcohol.Dizziness or light-headedness may beworse while you are using SymbicortTurbuhaler.Side effectsTell your doctor or pharmacist assoon as possible if you do not feelwell while you are using SymbicortTurbuhaler.All medicines can have side effects.Sometimes they are serious, most ofthe time they are not. You may needmedical treatment if you get some ofthe side effects.Ask your doctor or pharmacist toanswer any questions you mayhave.If you get any side effects, do notstop using Symbicort Turbuhalerwithout first talking to your doctoror pharmacist.Tell your doctor or pharmacist ifyou notice any of the following andthey worry you:* sore, yellowish, raised patches inthe mouth (thrush)* hoarse voice* irritation of the tongue andmouth* coughingThese are less likely to happen if yourinse your mouth out after every timeyou use Symbicort Turbuhaler.* trembling or shakiness* feeling anxious, nervous, restlessor upset* fast or irregular heart rate orpounding heartSYMBICORT(R) TURBUHALER(R) 3
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