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

This is Incruse Ellipta. It helps relieve symptoms of COPD, like coughing, chest tightness and shortness of breath.  Incruse works by relaxing the muscles in the airway of your lungs.

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

Incruse is inhaled through the mouth, usually once a day, at the same time each day. You should use it exactly as your doctor tells you to.  Reading the Instructions for Use can help you get comfortable using the inhaler correctly.

Most people tolerate this medication well.  Common side effects include cough, change in taste, and a stuffy nose.  Other common side effects include symptoms of the common cold, bruising, or pain in your joints, muscles, teeth, or stomach. These are normal if the are mild and should go away. Always tell your doctor if you think you have an infection. If these or other side effects become reasons you want to stop taking this medicine, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

As with any medicine, rare but serious side effects could occur. With Incruse Ellipta, these include an allergic reaction, eye problems, and problems urinating.  To help keep this medicine safe for you, be sure to read the Patient Information sheet to know which symptoms to watch for and when to report them.

Incruse Ellipta can interact with other medications. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any other medicines.

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