Trelegy Ellipta is not a rescue medicine for asthma or bronchospasm attacks. It will not work fast enough to treat a bronchospasm attack. Use only fast-acting inhalation medicine for an attack.
Seek medical attention if your breathing problems get worse quickly, or if you think your medications are not working as well.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Trelegy Ellipta if you are allergic to fluticasone, umeclidinium, vilanterol, or milk proteins.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
heart disease, high blood pressure;
a seizure;
a weak immune system;
any type of bacterial, fungal, or viral infection, or an infection caused by parasites;
liver disease;
glaucoma, cataracts, or other vision problems;
diabetes (or ketoacidosis);
osteoporosis;
a thyroid disorder; or
an enlarged prostate, bladder obstruction, or urination problems.
If you have been using an oral steroid medication, you should not stop using it suddenly. Follow your doctor's instructions about tapering your dose.
It is not known whether Trelegy Ellipta will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It may not be safe to breastfeed while using Trelegy Ellipta. Ask your doctor about any risk.
Trelegy Ellipta is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I use Trelegy Ellipta?
Use Trelegy Ellipta exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Using this medicine improperly can cause death or serious side effects on the heart.
Use Trelegy Ellipta at the same time each day, and not more than once in a 24-hour period.
Read and follow all patient instructions provided with the inhaler device. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.
To prevent yeast infection in your mouth, rinse with water (but do not swallow) after using Trelegy Ellipta.
Trelegy Ellipta is not a rescue medicine for asthma or bronchospasm attacks. Use only fast-acting inhalation medicine for an attack. Seek medical attention if your breathing problems get worse quickly, or if you think your medications are not working as well.
Your dose needs may change due to surgery, illness, stress, or worsened COPD. Do not change your dose or dosing schedule without your doctor's advice.
You may need frequent medical tests. Your vision and your bone mineral density may also need to be checked.
Store Trelegy Ellipta at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Keep the inhaler device in the sealed foil tray until ready to start using it.
Throw the inhaler device away 6 weeks after you have taken it out of the foil pouch, or if the dose indicator shows a zero, whichever comes first.
