Advair Diskus (Cont.)

How to Use the Advair Diskus

Some general considerations for when and how to use the Advair Diskus include:
 
  • Advair is inhaled into the lungs, usually twice daily, with about 12 hours between doses.
     
  • The Advair Diskus is used differently than older inhalers. It contains small foil pockets that are filled with the powder. These pockets are punctured (by sliding the lever until it clicks), and the powder is inhaled using your own breath.
     
  • Rinse out your mouth (without swallowing) after each dose in order to prevent thrush.
     
  • Be sure to keep the Advair Diskus horizontal while using it (otherwise the powder can spill out). Never exhale into the inhaler, as this will also disrupt the powder.
     
  • It is important to learn exactly how to use your Advair Diskus. It may be difficult at first and may require some practice.
     
  • Some people may not taste or feel the fine powder.
     
  • Advair should be taken at the same time each day to maintain even levels of the drug in your blood.
     
  • For Advair to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. Advair will not work if you stop taking it.
 

Advair Diskus Dosage

The dose of the Advair Diskus your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
 
As always, do not adjust your Advair dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Advair Dosage for more information about dosing for Advair.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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