FLOVENT is a long-term asthma control medicine for patients with asthma 4 years of age or older, and whose symptoms are not well controlled on a rescue inhaler.

Taken twice daily as directed, FLOVENT can help prevent symptoms before they start because it helps reduce airway inflammation, an underlying cause of asthma symptoms. Your results may vary. By preventing symptoms before they occur, you or your child may not need to use a rescue inhaler as often. FLOVENT does not treat sudden symptoms of an asthma attack, such as wheezing, cough, shortness of breath, and chest pain or tightness. Always have a fast-acting bronchodilator medicine (rescue inhaler) with you to treat sudden symptoms.

FLOVENT can cause serious side effects, including:

• fungal infection (thrush) in your mouth and throat. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any redness or white-colored coating in your mouth.
• decreased ability to fight infections. Symptoms of infection may include: fever, pain, aches, chills, feeling tired, nausea and vomiting. Tell your healthcare provider about any signs of infection while you use FLOVENT.
• decreased adrenal function (adrenal insufficiency). Symptoms of decreased adrenal function include tiredness, weakness, nausea and vomiting, and low blood pressure. Decreased adrenal function can lead to death.
• allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). Call your healthcare provider and stop FLOVENT right away if you have any symptoms of an allergic reaction:
  • swelling of the face, throat, and tongue
  • hives

  • rash
  • breathing problems
• lower bone mineral density. This may be a problem for people who already have a higher chance of low bone density (osteoporosis).
• slow growth in children. The growth of children using FLOVENT should be checked regularly.
• eye problems including glaucoma and cataracts. Tell your healthcare provider about any vision changes while using FLOVENT. Your healthcare provider may tell you to have your eyes checked.
• increased wheezing (bronchospasm). Increased wheezing can happen right away after using FLOVENT. Always have a rescue inhaler with you to treat sudden wheezing.

Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the serious side effects listed above or if you have worsening lung symptoms.

Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects that bother you or that do not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of FLOVENT. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.

Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or 1-800-332-1088.

If you have asthma, airway inflammation is always there whether you have symptoms or not. Take FLOVENT as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop using FLOVENT even if you are feeling better, unless your doctor tells you to do so, because your symptoms might get worse. Your doctor will change your medicines as needed.

FLOVENT DISKUS is a product that you inhale to help prevent your asthma symptoms from occurring in the first place. Take FLOVENT twice a day, every day, approximately 12 hours apart, as prescribed by your healthcare provider. Click for instructions on how to use FLOVENT DISKUS.

FLOVENT HFA is a product that you inhale to help prevent your asthma symptoms from occurring in the first place. Take FLOVENT twice a day, every day, approximately 12 hours apart, as prescribed by your healthcare provider. Click for instructions on how to use FLOVENT HFA.

No. FLOVENT is not for, and should not be used to treat, sudden symptoms of asthma. FLOVENT does not replace a rescue inhaler. Always have a fast-acting bronchodilator medicine (rescue inhaler) with you to treat sudden symptoms.

FLOVENT HFA is a metered-dose inhaler that comes in 3 strengths. Only the lowest strength is approved for use in children aged 4 to 11 years.

FLOVENT DISKUS is a dry powder inhaler that comes in 3 strengths. Only the 2 lowest strengths are approved for use in children aged 4 to 11 years.

FLOVENT is available by prescription only.

Store FLOVENT DISKUS at room temperature between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C). Store FLOVENT DISKUS in a dry place away from heat and sunlight.

FLOVENT DISKUS is not reusable. Safely throw away medicine that is out of date or no longer needed.

Do not try to take FLOVENT DISKUS apart.

Keep FLOVENT DISKUS and all medicines out of the reach of children.

Store FLOVENT HFA at room temperature between 59°F and 86°F (15°C-30°C). Store the
inhaler with the mouthpiece down. For best results, the inhaler should be at room temperature before use.

Keep FLOVENT HFA and all medicines out of the reach of children.

FLOVENT DISKUS contains lactose. Do not use FLOVENT DISKUS if you have severe allergy to milk proteins. Ask your healthcare provider if you are not sure.

FLOVENT HFA does NOT contain lactose.

Thrush is the overgrowth of candida, a fungus, in the mouth. It can occur when the normal balance of bacteria in your mouth is altered. Thrush is treatable, and there are things you can do to help prevent it. If you take FLOVENT, make sure to rinse your mouth with water after taking the medicine and spit the water out. Do not swallow it.

Inhaled corticosteroids like FLOVENT can cause serious side effects, including slow growth in children. The growth of children using FLOVENT should be checked regularly.