Let's take a minute to talk about your medication.

This is Dulera. It can help improve your breathing and control your asthma. It may have other uses, too. 

Dulera contains two medicines. One medicine reduces swelling in the lungs, and the other helps keep your airways open. 

It is important to know that Dulera is not a 'rescue inhaler'. It cannot treat sudden breathing problems. 

Dulera is often taken as 2 puffs in the morning and 2 puffs in the evening. You should use it exactly as your doctor tells you to. Your doctor or pharmacist should teach you how to use the inhaler. You should also read the 'Instructions for Use'. After you use the inhaler, you should rinse your mouth with water and then spit it out. This can help prevent an infection in your mouth called 'thrush'.

Most people tolerate Dulera well. Common side effects include a headache and inflammation of the nose, throat or sinuses. These effects are normal if they are mild and should go away. If these or other side effects become reasons you want to stop taking it, please talk with your doctor or pharmacist. You should not stop taking it unless your doctor says it's okay.  

As with any medicine, rare but serious effects could occur. With Dulera, these include an allergic reaction, a rapid heart rate, tremors and a risk of infection. Over time, it could cause weak bones, slowed growth in children, and problems with the eyes or adrenal glands. To help keep this medicine safe for you, you should read the Patient Information sheet for full information.

For best results with Dulera, you should track your breathing symptoms. Remember to always call your doctor right away if your breathing problems get worse, or if you need your rescue inhaler more often than normal.