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Flixotide

Flixotide

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Alina Tsurkan

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Dr. Alina Tsurkan is a licensed family medicine physician based in Portugal, offering online consultations for adults and children. She provides professional primary care, with a focus on prevention, accurate diagnosis, and long-term management of acute and chronic conditions.

Dr. Tsurkan supports patients with a wide range of health issues, including:

  • Respiratory infections: cold, flu, bronchitis, pneumonia, and lingering coughs.
  • ENT conditions: sinusitis, tonsillitis, otitis (ear infections), sore throat, allergic rhinitis.
  • Eye conditions: allergic or infectious conjunctivitis, red eyes, irritation.
  • Digestive issues: acid reflux (GERD), gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), constipation, bloating, nausea.
  • Urinary and reproductive health: urinary tract infections (UTIs), cystitis, prevention of recurrent infections.
  • Chronic diseases: hypertension, elevated cholesterol, weight management.
  • Neurological complaints: headaches, migraines, sleep disturbances, fatigue, general weakness.
  • Children’s health: fever, infections, digestive issues, follow-ups, vaccination guidance.

She also provides:

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  • Personalised preventive care and wellness consultations.
  • Interpretation of test results and medical reports.
  • Follow-up care and medication review.
  • Support in managing multiple coexisting conditions.
  • Remote prescription management and medical documentation.

Dr. Tsurkan’s approach is evidence-based and holistic. She works closely with each patient to develop an individualised care plan that addresses both symptoms and root causes. Her goal is to empower patients to take control of their health and maintain well-being through lifestyle adjustments, routine check-ups, and early intervention.

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This page is for general information. Consult a doctor for personal advice. Call emergency services if symptoms are severe.
About the medicine

How to use Flixotide

Package Leaflet: Information for the Patient

Flixotide, 0.5 mg/2 ml, Nebuliser Suspension

Flixotide, 2 mg/2 ml, Nebuliser Suspension

Fluticasone Propionate

Read All of This Leaflet Carefully Before You Start Using This Medicine Because It Contains Important Information for You.

  • You should keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again.
  • If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
  • This medicine has been prescribed for you, do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
  • If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.

Contents of the Pack and Other Information

  • 1. What Flixotide is and What It is Used For
  • 2. Before You Use Flixotide
  • 3. How to Use Flixotide
  • 4. Possible Side Effects
  • 5. How to Store Flixotide
  • 6. Contents of the Pack and Other Information

1. What Flixotide is and What It is Used For

Flixotide Nebuliser Suspension belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids, which are used to treat asthma. The active substance in this medicine, fluticasone propionate, is a corticosteroid with mainly local effects on the lungs.

Indications for Use Adults and Adolescents Over 16 Years of Age:

The medicine is used to prevent severe asthma attacks in patients who require high doses of inhaled or oral steroids. Starting fluticasone propionate inhalation in many patients allows the reduction or complete withdrawal of oral steroids.

Children Aged 4 to 16 Years:

Treatment of acute asthma attacks.

2. Before You Use Flixotide

When Not to Use Flixotide

  • If you are allergic to fluticasone propionate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).

Warnings and Precautions

If Your Asthma Symptoms Get Worse or Your Asthma is Not Controlled, i.e., if your wheezing worsens or you need to use more inhalations of a fast-acting reliever inhaler, you should continue to use your medicine and contact your doctor immediatelywho will assess your condition and recommend the appropriate treatment.

Flixotide and Other Medicines

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking now or have taken recently, including those you have bought without a prescription.

Pregnancy and Breast-feeding

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine.

Driving and Using Machines

It is unlikely that the possible side effects of Flixotide will affect your ability to drive or use machines.

3. How to Use Flixotide

Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Do not exceed the recommended dose. If you are not sure, ask your doctor.

Dosage

Adults and Adolescents Over 16 Years of Age- 0.5 to 2.0 mg twice daily, strictly according to the doctor's instructions.

Method of Administration

Before use, shake the container well by shaking it several times. To open, twist the top, movable part of the container and tear it off.

Overdose

In case of overdose, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately for advice.

Missed Dose

It is very important to take the prescribed dose every day to ensure the best effect of the treatment.

Stopping Flixotide

Do not stop taking Flixotide suddenly, as your symptoms may worsen and hormonal disorders may occur in your body.

4. Possible Side Effects

Like all medicines, Flixotide can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Allergic Reactions: Seek Medical Attention Immediately

Allergic reactionsto Flixotide are uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people). They may include:

  • Skin rash or redness.

Other Side Effects

Very Common Side Effects(may affect more than 1 in 10 people):

  • Thrush (painful, creamy-white patches) in the mouth and throat, difficulty swallowing. Rinsing your mouth with water and spitting it out after inhalation may help.

Reporting Side Effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.

5. How to Store Flixotide

Store in a temperature below 30°C. Protect from light, do not freeze.

Disposal

Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use.

6. Contents of the Pack and Other Information

What Flixotide Contains

  • The active substance is fluticasone propionate (micronized). 2 ml of suspension (1 plastic container) contains 0.5 mg or 2 mg (milligrams) of fluticasone propionate (micronized).
  • The other ingredients are: polysorbate 20, sorbitan laurate, sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate, disodium phosphate anhydrous, sodium chloride, water for injection.

What Flixotide Looks Like and Contents of the Pack

10 containers (2 sachets of 5 containers) in a cardboard box.

Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer

Marketing Authorisation Holder:

GlaxoSmithKline (Ireland) Limited
12 Riverwalk
Citywest Business Campus
Dublin 24
Ireland

Manufacturer:

GlaxoSmithKline Trading Services Limited
12 Riverwalk,
Citywest Business Campus
Dublin 24,
Ireland

Date of Last Revision of the Leaflet: November 2020

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  • Importer
    GlaxoSmithKline Trading Services Limited
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Dr. Alina Tsurkan is a licensed family medicine physician based in Portugal, offering online consultations for adults and children. She provides professional primary care, with a focus on prevention, accurate diagnosis, and long-term management of acute and chronic conditions.

Dr. Tsurkan supports patients with a wide range of health issues, including:

  • Respiratory infections: cold, flu, bronchitis, pneumonia, and lingering coughs.
  • ENT conditions: sinusitis, tonsillitis, otitis (ear infections), sore throat, allergic rhinitis.
  • Eye conditions: allergic or infectious conjunctivitis, red eyes, irritation.
  • Digestive issues: acid reflux (GERD), gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), constipation, bloating, nausea.
  • Urinary and reproductive health: urinary tract infections (UTIs), cystitis, prevention of recurrent infections.
  • Chronic diseases: hypertension, elevated cholesterol, weight management.
  • Neurological complaints: headaches, migraines, sleep disturbances, fatigue, general weakness.
  • Children’s health: fever, infections, digestive issues, follow-ups, vaccination guidance.

She also provides:

  • IMT medical certificates for driving licence exchange in Portugal.
  • Personalised preventive care and wellness consultations.
  • Interpretation of test results and medical reports.
  • Follow-up care and medication review.
  • Support in managing multiple coexisting conditions.
  • Remote prescription management and medical documentation.

Dr. Tsurkan’s approach is evidence-based and holistic. She works closely with each patient to develop an individualised care plan that addresses both symptoms and root causes. Her goal is to empower patients to take control of their health and maintain well-being through lifestyle adjustments, routine check-ups, and early intervention.

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