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 SEREVENT ACCUHALER?
SEREVENT ACCUHALER contains the active ingredient salmeterol xinafoate. SEREVENT ACCUHALER
is used to keep the breathing tubes in your lungs open and relieves the symptoms of
asthma and other chest conditions.
2. What should I know before I use SEREVENT ACCUHALER?
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to SEREVENT ACCUHALER or any
of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI.
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.
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
Some medicines may interfere with SEREVENT ACCUHALER and affect how it works.
4. How do I use SEREVENT ACCUHALER?
For adults: the usual dose for asthma and COPD is one blister twice daily. If you
have asthma, your doctor may tell you to take two blisters twice daily if necessary
For children 4 years or older: one blister twice daily for asthma
5. What should I know while using SEREVENT ACCUHALER?
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Things you should do
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Remind any Healthcare Professional (HCP) you visit that you are using SEREVENT ACCUHALER
Tell your doctor if you find your SEREVENT ACCUHALER does not help your breathing
as much as usual
Tell your doctor if you find your SEREVENT ACCUHALER does not last as long as usual
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Things you should not do
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Do not stop using this medicine suddenly
Do not use SEREVENT ACCUHALER to treat any other complaints unless your doctor says
it is safe to do so
Do not give SEREVENT ACCUHALER to anyone else, even though their symptoms may sound
similar to yours
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Driving or using machines
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Be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how SEREVENT ACCUHALER affects
you.
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Looking after your medicine
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Store below 30°C
Store in original packaging
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6. Are there any side effects?
Side effects which have been reported include tremor, headache and muscle cramps.
Serious side effects include allergic reaction and heart palpitations.
Active ingredient:
salmeterol xinafoate
Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)
This leaflet provides important information about using SEREVENT ACCUHALER. You should also speak to your Healthcare Professional (HCP) if you would like further
information or if you have any concerns or questions about using SEREVENT ACCUHALER.
Where to find information in this leaflet:
1. Why am I using SEREVENT ACCUHALER?
SEREVENT ACCUHALER contains the active ingredient salmeterol xinafoate. SEREVENT ACCUHALER is a bronchodilator. It keeps the breathing tubes in your lungs
open and relieves the symptoms of asthma and other chest conditions.
SEREVENT ACCUHALER is used to help you to breathe more easily. SEREVENT ACCUHALER
gives relief, for up to twelve hours, from chest tightness or wheeze due to asthma,
or other chest conditions in adults namely chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
The medicine in SEREVENT ACCUHALER does not start working as quickly as a 'reliever'
medicine such as VENTOLIN/salbutamol. SEREVENT ACCUHALER should not be used to relieve
a sudden attack of breathlessness or wheezing. If you get this sort of attack, you
must use a quick-acting inhaler (such as VENTOLIN/salbutamol).
2. What should I know before I use SEREVENT ACCUHALER?
Warnings
Do not use SEREVENT ACCUHALER if:
you are allergic to salmeterol xinafoate, or any of the ingredients listed at the
end of this leaflet. Always check the ingredients to make sure you can use this medicine
Check with your doctor if you:
have any other medical conditions
thyroid conditions
heart conditions
diabetes
high blood pressure
take any medicines for any other condition
have been diagnosed with an intolerance to some sugars, or to milk protein
have had to stop taking other asthma medicines
feel your asthma is not stable, or is getting worse
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 important that your asthma or chest condition is managed well during pregnancy
and you should not stop your medicine without asking your doctor.
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
Tell your Healthcare Professional (HCP) 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. This should include all of the medicines
that you are using for your asthma or COPD.
Some medicines may interfere with SEREVENT ACCUHALER and affect how it works.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure about what medicines, vitamins
or supplements you are taking and if these affect SEREVENT ACCUHALER.
4. How do I take SEREVENT ACCUHALER?
How much to take
for adults:
the usual dose for asthma and COPD is one blister twice daily. If you have asthma,
your doctor may tell you to take two blisters twice daily if necessary
for children 4 years or older:
one blister twice daily for asthma
follow the instructions provided and use SEREVENT ACCUHALER until your doctor tells
you to stop
When to take SEREVENT ACCUHALER
SEREVENT ACCUHALER should be used regularly every day, twice daily, in the morning
and in the evening
How to use SEREVENT ACCUHALER
SEREVENT ACCUHALER has a dose counter which tells you how many doses are left. When
you have reached the last five doses, the numbers appear in red
If you forget to use SEREVENT ACCUHALER
SEREVENT ACCUHALER should be used regularly at the same time each day. If you miss
your dose at the usual time, do not worry. Just take the next dose at the normal time.
If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take your next
dose when you are meant to.
Do not take a double 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 your quick-acting inhaler (e.g. VENTOLIN/salbutamol), then seek medical advice.
If you use too much SEREVENT ACCUHALER
If you think that you have used too much SEREVENT ACCUHALER, you may need urgent medical
attention.
If you take more blisters by mistake, your heart may beat faster than usual, you may
get a headache, or you may feel shaky and tense.
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 SEREVENT ACCUHALER?
Things you should do
If you have an asthma attack, use your 'reliever' medicine, not your SEREVENT ACCUHALER.
Call your doctor straight away if you:
find your SEREVENT ACCUHALER does not help your breathing as much as usual
find your SEREVENT ACCUHALER does not last as long as usual
You will need to use a quick-acting inhaler medicine and tell your doctor as soon
as possible. These may be signs that your asthma or chest condition is getting worse.
Remember, if you have asthma, you should also use your long-acting inhaler medicine
(like an inhaled corticosteroid) regularly every day as your doctor has told you.
Remind any doctor, dentist or pharmacist you visit that you are using SEREVENT ACCUHALER.
Things you should not do
do not stop using this medicine suddenly
do not use SEREVENT ACCUHALER to treat any other complaints unless your doctor says
it is safe to do so
do not give SEREVENT ACCUHALER to anyone else, even though their symptoms may sound
similar to yours
Driving or using machines
Be careful before you drive or use any machines or tools until you know how SEREVENT
ACCUHALER affects you.
Drinking alcohol
Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol.
Looking after your medicine
store below 30°C
store in original packaging
Follow the instructions in the carton on how to take care of your medicine properly.
Store it in a cool dry place away from moisture, heat or sunlight where the temperature
stays below 30°C; for example, do not store it:
in the bathroom or near a sink, or
in the car or on window sills.
Keep it where young children cannot reach it.
A locked cupboard at least one-and-a-half metres above the ground is a good place
to store medicines.
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 or if the packaging is torn or shows
signs of tampering.
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.
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 . 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 SEREVENT ACCUHALER contains
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Active ingredient
(main ingredient)
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salmeterol xinafoate
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Other ingredients
(inactive ingredients)
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lactose monohydrate (contains milk protein)
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Potential allergens
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Lactose monohydrate (contains milk protein)
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Each blister (dose) contains 50 micrograms of the active ingredient salmeterol xinafoate.
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of these ingredients.
What SEREVENT ACCUHALER looks like
SEREVENT ACCUHALER is a green-coloured plastic device which contains a foil strip
inside. The foil strip has 28 or 60 blisters (or pockets) which contain your medicine
(AUST R 53775).
Who distributes SEREVENT ACCUHALER
GlaxoSmithKline Australia Pty Ltd
Level 4, 436 Johnston Street,
Abbotsford, Victoria, 3067
Phone: 1800 033 109
Trade marks are owned by or licensed to the GSK group of companies.
© 2025 GSK group of companies or its licensor.
This leaflet was prepared in March 2025
Version 3.0