Use Breo Ellipta inhalation powder 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.
Breo 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 asthma medications are not working as well.
Breo Ellipta is a powder that comes with a special inhaler device preloaded with blister packs containing measured doses of the medicine. The device opens and loads a blister of Breo Ellipta each time you use the inhaler. Follow the patient instructions provided with the inhaler device.
Use the medicine at the same time each day, and not more than once in a 24-hour period.
Your dose needs may change due to surgery, illness, stress, or a recent asthma attack. Do not change your Breo Ellipta dose or dosage schedule without your doctor's advice.
Always rinse out your mouth with water after using the inhaler device, to help prevent thrush (a fungal infection in the mouth or throat).
While using Breo Ellipta, your doctor will need to check your lung function on a regular basis. Your vision and your bone mineral density may also need to be checked.
Once your asthma is under control, your doctor may want you to stop using Breo Ellipta. Keep all follow-up appointments and do not stop using the medicine unless your doctor tells you to.
Store Breo 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.
 Detailed Breo Ellipta dosage information
What happens if I miss a dose?
Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
Overdose symptoms may include chest pain, fast heart rate, and feeling shaky or short of breath.
Long term use of an inhaled steroid can lead to glaucoma, cataracts, thinning skin, changes in body fat (especially in your face, neck, back, and waist), increased acne or facial hair, menstrual problems, impotence, or loss of interest in sex.
