Fluticasone HFA Dosing (Cont.)

General Fluticasone HFA Dosage Information

Following are some considerations for people taking fluticasone HFA:
 
  • Fluticasone HFA is a metered-dose inhaler (called an "MDI").
     
  • Generally, people use fluticasone HFA twice a day every day. It is used to prevent asthma attacks, not to treat them.
     
  • You should "test spray" a fluticasone HFA inhaler before your first use of it, or if you have not used it for a long period of time. To test spray the inhaler, spray it into the air by pressing on the top of the canister.
     
  • Shake your fluticasone HFA asthma inhaler gently before each use.
     
  • Wait at least one minute in between inhalations.
     
  • It is important to learn exactly how to use your fluticasone HFA inhaler. It may be difficult at first and may require practice.
     
  • The spray should be inhaled into the lungs, not sprayed onto the back of the throat and swallowed. To accomplish this, you will need to breathe in while spraying the inhaler.
     
  • Most people put the mouthpiece of the inhaler directly into their mouths. However, many healthcare professionals now recommend placing the inhaler an inch or two away from the mouth. Talk with your healthcare provider about the best way for you to use the inhaler.
     
  • Each inhaler contains 120 sprays. The inhaler has a built-in dose counter that keeps track of how many inhalations have been dispensed. It starts at "120" and counts down to "000," at which point it should no longer be used.
     
  • If you are unsure about anything related to your dosage or fluticasone HFA dosing in general, please talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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