How do I take Advair?
This medication is administered twice daily by oral inhalation. Be sure to rinse your mouth with water then spit after each inhalation. Your provider will go through the technique with you to ensure that you are properly using the inhaler and that the medication is being delivered into the lungs. Use the inhaler exactly as prescribed by your provider.
What dosages are available?
Advair HFA inhaler is available in a combination product that contains 45mcg/21mcg, 115mcg/21mcg, and 230mcg/21mcg. The first number is the dose of fluticasone, the second number is the dose of salmeterol.
What is the recommended dosage?
The recommended starting dose of Advair HFA depends on the severity of the patient’s asthma. A common starting dose is 2 inhalations of the Advair HFA 45mcg/21mcg dose twice daily. The dose can then be adjusted based on the patient’s response.
What is the maximum dosage?
The maximum recommended dose of Advair HFA is 2 inhalations of the 230mcg/21mcg inhaler twice daily.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss an inhalation of Advair, skip that dose, and continue as you normally would. It is not recommended to take 2 doses together to make up for a missed dose.