Anoro Ellipta Inhalation Powder 62.5/25 Mcg 30 DO

Anoro Ellipta Inhalation Powder 62.5/25 Mcg 30 DO

ANORO ELLIPTA
Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) summary
The full CMI on the next page has more details. If you are worried about using this medicine, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
1. Why am I using ANORO ELLIPTA?
ANORO ELLIPTA contains the active ingredients umeclidinium bromide and vilanterol trifenatate. ANORO ELLIPTA is used to treat
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
For more information, see Section 1. Why am I using ANORO ELLIPTA? in the full CMI.
2. What should I know before I use ANORO ELLIPTA?
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to ANORO ELLIPTA or any of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI. Do
not use ANORO ELLIPTA if you are allergic or hypersensitive to lactose or milk protein.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines, or are pregnant or plan to become
pregnant or are breastfeeding.
For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I use ANORO ELLIPTA? In the full CMI.
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
Some medicines may interfere with ANORO ELLIPTA and affect how it works.
A list of these medicines is in Section 3. What if I am taking other medicines? In the full CMI.
4. How do I use ANORO ELLIPTA?
• The usual dose is one inhalation once a day.
• Use ANORO ELLIPTA at the same time each day.
More instructions can be found in Section 4. How do I use ANORO ELLIPTA? In the full CMI.
5. What should I know while using ANORO ELLIPTA?
Things you
should do
• Remind any doctor, dentist or pharmacist you visit that you are using ANORO ELLIPTA.
• Tell your doctor immediately if you become pregnant or intend to become pregnant whilst using ANORO
ELLIPTA.
• Tell your doctor if you feel you are getting breathless or wheezy more often than normal, or if you are
using your quick-acting inhaler (e.g. Ventolin) more than usual.
Things you
should not do
• Do not stop using this medicine or change the dosage unless your doctor tells you to.
• Do not take any other medicines to help you breathe without first checking with your doctor.
Driving
or using
machines
• Be careful before you drive or use any machines or tools until you know how ANORO ELLIPTA affects
you.
Looking after
your medicine
• Store it in a cool dry place (below 30°C) away from moisture, heat or sunlight.
• If you store it in the refrigerator allow the inhaler to return to room temperature at least 1 hour before you
use it.
• Do not open the foil lid until you are ready to use the inhaler for the first time.
• Once ANORO ELLIPTA has been removed from the tray you may store it for a maximum period of six
weeks or when your counter reads “0”, whichever occurs first.
For more information, see Section 5. What should I know while using ANORO ELLIPTA? In the full CMI