Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) summary
The
full CMI on the next page has more details. If you are worried about using this medicine,
speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
1. Why am I using ANORO ELLIPTA?
ANORO ELLIPTA contains the active ingredients umeclidinium bromide and vilanterol
trifenatate. ANORO ELLIPTA is used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD).
For more information, see Section
1. Why am I using ANORO ELLIPTA? in the full CMI.
2. What should I know before I use ANORO ELLIPTA?
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to ANORO ELLIPTA or any of the
ingredients listed at the end of the CMI. Do not use ANORO ELLIPTA if you are allergic
or hypersensitive to lactose or milk protein.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines,
or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
For more information, see Section
2. What should I know before I use ANORO ELLIPTA? In the full CMI.
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
4. How do I use ANORO ELLIPTA?
The usual dose is one inhalation once a day.
Use ANORO ELLIPTA at the same time each day.
5. What should I know while using ANORO ELLIPTA?
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Things you should do
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Remind any doctor, dentist or pharmacist you visit that you are using ANORO ELLIPTA.
Tell your doctor immediately if you become pregnant or intend to become pregnant whilst
using ANORO ELLIPTA.
Tell your doctor if you feel you are getting breathless or wheezy more often than
normal, or if you are using your quick-acting inhaler (e.g. Ventolin) more than usual.
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Things you should not do
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Do not stop using this medicine or change the dosage unless your doctor tells you
to.
Do not take any other medicines to help you breathe without first checking with your
doctor.
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Driving or using machines
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Be careful before you drive or use any machines or tools until you know how ANORO
ELLIPTA affects you.
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Looking after your medicine
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Store it in a cool dry place (below 30°C) away from moisture, heat or sunlight.
If you store it in the refrigerator allow the inhaler to return to room temperature
at least 1 hour before you use it.
Do not open the foil lid until you are ready to use the inhaler for the first time.
Once ANORO ELLIPTA has been removed from the tray you may store it for a maximum period
of six weeks or when your counter reads “0”, whichever occurs first.
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6. Are there any side effects?
Side effects that have been reported include sore throat with or without a runny nose,
cough, constipation, dry mouth, painful and frequent urination (may be signs of a
urinary tract infection), feeling of pressure or pain in the cheeks and forehead (may
be signs of inflammation of the sinuses known as sinusitis), pain and irritation in
the back of the mouth and throat, infection of the upper airways.
For more information, including what to do if you have any side effects, see Section
6. Are there any side effects? In the full CMI.
Active ingredient(s):
umeclidinium (as bromide) and vilanterol (as trifenatate)
Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)
This leaflet provides important information about using ANORO ELLIPTA. You should also speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you would like further information
or if you have any concerns or questions about using ANORO ELLIPTA.
Where to find information in this leaflet:
1. Why am I using ANORO ELLIPTA?
ANORO ELLIPTA contains the active ingredients umeclidinium bromide and vilanterol
trifenatate.
ANORO ELLIPTA belongs to a group of medicines called bronchodilators. The active ingredients
in ANORO ELLIPTA work together to help open the airways and make it easier to breathe.
ANORO ELLIPTA is used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
COPD is a long-term condition that slowly gets worse. Symptoms include shortness of
breath, cough, chest discomfort and coughing up mucus.
When ANORO ELLIPTA is used regularly, it can help to control the breathing difficulties
related to your disease and minimise the effects of the disease on your everyday life.
2. What should I know before I use ANORO ELLIPTA?
Warnings
Do not use ANORO ELLIPTA if:
you are allergic to umeclidinium bromide or vilanterol trifenatate, or any of the
ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet
Always check the ingredients to make sure you can use this medicine.
you have a severe lactose or milk-protein allergy
Do not use ANORO ELLIPTA to relieve a sudden attack of breathlessness or wheezing.
If this happens to you, you must use a quick-acting inhaler (e.g. Ventolin).
Check with your doctor if you:
have any other medical conditions
take any medicines for any other medical conditions
have asthma (do not use ANORO ELLIPTA to treat asthma)
have heart problems or high blood pressure
have an eye problem called narrow-angle glaucoma
have an enlarged prostate, difficulty passing urine or a blockage in your bladder
During treatment, you may be at risk of developing certain side effects. It is important
you understand these risks and how to monitor for them. See additional information
under Section
6. Are there any side effects?
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Check with your doctor if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant.
Talk to your doctor if you are breastfeeding or intend to breastfeed.
It is unknown whether the active ingredients in ANORO ELLIPTA can pass into breast
milk.
Children and adolescents
Do not use ANORO ELLIPTA in children or adolescents below the age of 18 years.
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including any
medicines, vitamins or supplements that you buy without a prescription from your pharmacy,
supermarket or health food shop.
Some medicines may interfere with ANORO ELLIPTA and affect how it works. These include:
medicines called beta blockers which are used to treat high blood pressure or other
heart problems
ketoconazole, a medicine used to treat fungal infections
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure about what medicines, vitamins
or supplements you are taking and if these affect ANORO ELLIPTA.
4. How do I use ANORO ELLIPTA?
How much to use
The usual dose is one inhalation a day.
Follow the instructions provided and use ANORO ELLIPTA until your doctor tells you
to stop.
When to use ANORO ELLIPTA
ANORO ELLIPTA should be taken at the same time every day. This will help to keep you
symptom free during the day and night.
How to use ANORO ELLIPTA
Full instructions for using ANORO ELLIPTA are given on the leaflet inside the pack.
You inhale the medicine into your lungs through your mouth using the inhaler.
ANORO ELLIPTA is ready to use straight away. There is no need to prepare or check
the inhaler before use.
After using the inhaler, you may clean the mouthpiece using a dry tissue, before closing
the cover. Do not immerse ANORO ELLIPTA in water.
If you forget to use ANORO ELLIPTA
ANORO ELLIPTA should be used regularly at the same time every day.
If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take your next
dose when you are meant to. Otherwise, use it as soon as you remember, then go back
to using it as you normally would.
Do not take an extra dose to make up for the dose you missed.
If you become wheezy or breathless or develop any other symptoms of an asthma attack,
use a fast-acting inhaler (e.g. Ventolin) and seek medical advice.
If you use too much ANORO ELLIPTA
If you think that you have used too much ANORO ELLIPTA, you may need urgent medical
attention. If you have taken too much you might notice that your heart is beating
faster than usual, you feel shaky or have a headache.
You should immediately:
phone the Poisons Information Centre
(by calling
13 11 26 in Australia, or
contact your doctor, or
go to the Emergency Department at your nearest hospital.
You should do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.
5. What should I know while using ANORO ELLIPTA?
Things you should do
Call your doctor straight away if you:
become pregnant or intend to become pregnant.
feel you are getting breathless or wheezy more often than normal, or if you are using
your quick-acting inhaler (e.g. Ventolin) more than usual.
Remind any doctor, dentist or pharmacist you visit that you are using ANORO ELLIPTA.
Things you should not do
Do not stop using this medicine or change the dosage unless your doctor tells you
to.
Do not use ANORO ELLIPTA to treat any other complaints.
Do not give this medicine to anyone else even if their symptoms seem similar to yours.
Do not take any other medicines to help you breathe without first checking with your
doctor.
Driving or using machines
Be careful before you drive or use any machines or tools until you know how ANORO
ELLIPTA affects you.
Looking after your medicine
Follow the instructions on the pack on how to take care of your medicine properly.
Do not open the foil lid until you are ready to use the inhaler for the first time.
Store it in the original package container in a cool dry place (below 30°C) away from
moisture, heat or sunlight; for example, do not store it:
in the bathroom or near a sink, or
in the car or on window sills.
If you store it in the refrigerator allow the inhaler to return to room temperature
at least 1 hour before you use it.
Keep it where young children cannot reach it.
When to discard your medicine
Safely throw away ANORO ELLIPTA six weeks after you open the foil tray or when your
counter reads “0”, whichever occurs first.
Write the date the inhaler should be discarded on the label in the space provided.
The date should be written down as soon as the inhaler has been removed from the tray.
Getting rid of any unwanted medicine
If you no longer need to use this medicine or it is out of date, take it to any pharmacy
for safe disposal.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date.
6. Are there any side effects?
All medicines can have side effects. If you do experience any side effects, most of
them are minor and temporary. However, some side effects may need medical attention.
If you get tightness of the chest, coughing, wheezing or breathlessness immediately
after using ANORO ELLIPTA, stop using it immediately and seek medical attention.
See the information below and, if you need to, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you
have any further questions about side effects.
Less serious side effects
Serious side effects
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice anything else that may be making you
feel unwell.
Other side effects not listed here may occur in some people.
Reporting side effects
After you have received medical advice for any side effects you experience, you can
report side effects to the Therapeutic Goods Administration online at
www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems in Australia.
By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of
this medicine.
Always make sure you speak to your doctor or pharmacist before you decide to stop
taking any of your medicines.
7. Product details
This medicine is only available with a doctor’s prescription.
What ANORO ELLIPTA contains
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Active ingredients
(main ingredients)
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umeclidinium bromide
vilanterol trifenatate
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Other ingredients
(inactive ingredients)
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lactose monohydrate (which contains milk proteins)
magnesium stearate
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Potential allergens
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lactose monohydrate (which contains milk proteins)
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Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of these ingredients.
What ANORO ELLIPTA looks like
ANORO ELLIPTA is supplied in a plastic inhaler with a light grey body and red mouthpiece
cover containing two strips of blisters each containing a white powder. The active
substances are in separate blisters in powder form inside the device. The pack contains
either 7 or 30 blisters. The tray contains a desiccant sachet to reduce moisture in
the packaging. Throw the desiccant away once you have opened the tray. Do not open,
eat or inhale it.
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Who distributes ANORO ELLIPTA
ANORO ELLIPTA is supplied in Australia by:
GlaxoSmithKline Australia Pty Ltd
Level 4, 436 Johnston Street
Abbotsford, VIC 3067
Version 9.0
This leaflet was prepared on 1 March 2023.