Leaflet: information for the user

Beglan Accuhaler 50 micrograms/inhalation, powder for inhalation

salmeterol (xinafoate)

Read this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine, because it contains important information for you.

• Keep this leaflet, as you may need to read it again.
• If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
• This medicine has been prescribed for you only and should not be given to others, even if they have the same symptoms as you, as it may harm them.
• If you experience any side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.

1. What Beglan Accuhaler is and what it is used for

2. What you need to know before you start using Beglan Accuhaler

3. How to use Beglan Accuhaler

4. Possible side effects

5. Storage of Beglan Accuhaler

6. Contents of the pack and additional information

Beglan Accuhaler belongs to a group of medicines called bronchodilators.

Beglan Accuhaler is indicated for the relief of breathing problems in patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Do not use Beglan Accuhaler

-If you are allergic to salmeterol or any of the other components of this medication (listed in section 6).

Warnings and precautions

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to use Beglan Accuhaler:

-If you have ever had to stop taking any other medication for your condition due to allergy or other reasons.

-If you are being treated for any thyroid disorder.

-If you are being treated for high blood pressure.

-If you are being treated for heart problems.

-If you have diabetes mellitus.

-If you are prone to low levels of potassium in the blood.

-If you are being treated with ketoconazole (a medication used to treat fungal infections).

If you are using Beglan Accuhaler for the treatment of your asthma, your doctor will want to see you regularly to check your symptoms. Go to your doctor immediately if:

-Your asthma worsens.

-You have greater difficulty breathing.

-You notice more wheezing.

-You experience more frequent feelings of choking.

-You need to use your rescue medication more frequently.

If any of the above situations occur, do not increase the number of Beglan Accuhaler applications (your respiratory condition may worsen and you may become seriously ill). Go to your doctor as it may be necessary to change your asthma medication.

Other medications and Beglan Accuhaler

Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have used recently, or may need to use any other medication.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or think you may be pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medication.

Important information about some of the components of Beglan Accuhaler

Use in athletes: This medication contains salmeterol, which may produce a positive result in doping control tests.

This medication contains lactose.It may cause allergic reactions in patients with a milk protein allergy. If your doctor has told you that you have a certain sugar intolerance, consult with them before using this medication.

Follow exactly the administration instructions of this medication as indicated by your doctor. In case of doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.

Remember to use your medication. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU USE IT REGULARLY EVERY DAY. This will help you stay free of symptoms throughout the day and night.

Your doctor will indicate the duration of your treatment with Beglan Accuhaler. Do not stop treatment before, even if you feel better, unless your doctor tells you to.

Beglan Accuhaler should only be used by inhalation and should not be used in children under 4 years old.

If you have been prescribed Beglan Accuhaler for your asthma, you should continue using any other medication you are taking to control your asthma. These should include an inhaled corticosteroid or tablets. Continue taking the same doses as before, unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Do this even if you feel better. Do not stop taking your inhaled corticosteroid (or tablets) when you start using Beglan Accuhaler.

It is very important that you follow your doctor's instructions on how many times and how often you should use Beglan Accuhaler. The usage instructions are given below. If you have difficulties or do not understand the instructions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

The recommended dose is:

Adults

• One inhalation (50 micrograms) twice a day. If your doctor advises you, you can increase this dose to two inhalations (100 micrograms) twice a day.

Use in children and adolescents

• Children over 4 years old: one inhalation (50 micrograms) twice a day.

If you estimate that the action of Beglan is too strong or too weak, inform your doctor or pharmacist.

Usage instructions:

The device has two positions: closed and open.

CLOSED

When removing the device from its packaging for the first time, it will be closed.

OPEN

The device contains 60 individual doses of the medication in powder form. The dose indicator shows how many doses are left.

Each dose is precisely measured and hygienically protected. No maintenance or refilling is required.

The dose indicator on the top of the device shows how many doses are left. The numbers from 5 to 0 will appear in RED to warn you that there are few doses left.

The device is easy to handle. When a dose is needed, follow the four simple instructions below:

1.Open

2.Slide

3.Inhale

4.Close

Device operation

When sliding the device's lever, a small opening is created in the mouthpiece or mouthpiece, and a prepared dose is available for inhalation. When the device is closed, the lever automatically returns to its original position, ready for the next dose. The outer casing protects the device when not in use.

1.Open

To open the device, hold the outer casing with one hand and place your thumb in the reserved hole with the other hand. Push your thumb away from you until it reaches.

2.Slide

Hold the device with the mouthpiece facing you. Slide the lever away from you until it clicks. The device is ready for use. Each time the lever is pushed back, a dose is available for inhalation. This is shown by the dose counter. Do not manipulate the lever, as available doses will be wasted.

3.Inhale

Before inhaling a dose, read this section carefully:

*Keep the device away from your mouth. Breathe out (exhale) as much as possible (do notdo it inside the device).

*Place the mouthpiece on your lips. Breathe in (inhale) progressively and intensely -through the device, not through your nose.

*Remove the device from your mouth.

*Hold your breath for 10 seconds or as long as possible.

*Breathe out slowly.

*You may not be able to taste or feel the powder on your tongue, even if you have used the device correctly.

4.Close

To close the device, place your thumb in the reserved hole and slide it towards you until it reaches.

When closing the device, you will hear a dry sound. The lever automatically returns to its original position, and the device is ready to be used again.

If your doctor has prescribed two inhalations, close the device and repeat the instructions 1 to 4.

REMEMBER

Keep the device dry.

Keep the device closed when not in use.

Do not breathe out inside the device.

Only slide the lever when ready to take a dose.

Do not exceed the recommended dose.

Keep out of reach of children.

Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any doubts.

If you use more BeglanAccuhaler than you should

If you have used Beglan Accuhaler more than you should, you may notice: that your heart beats faster than usual, headache, tremors, increased blood pressure, low potassium levels in the blood, feeling agitated and/or dizzy. Consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately or the Toxicology Information Service, phone: 91 562 04 20. If the dose taken was very high, go to your doctor immediately or the nearest hospital emergency room. Bring this leaflet or the medication with you.

If you forget to use BeglanAccuhaler

Do not worry if you forget a dose. Inhale a dose when you remember and then continue as before.

Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed doses.

If you have any other doubts about the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them.

Some people may be allergic to medicines. If you have any of the following symptoms shortly after using Beglan Accuhaler, STOP using this medicine and inform your doctor immediately:

• Sudden wheezing or tightness in the chest.
• Swelling of the eyelids, face, or lips.
• Rash or urticaria on any part of the body.

Some people, particularly those taking high doses of this type of medicine, may occasionally feel a little agitated, have a headache, or notice that their heart beats a bit faster than normal, but these effects usually disappear as treatment continues. If this feeling persists, inform your doctor but do not stop treatment unless they tell you to.

The following side effects are associated with salmeterol.Inform your doctor if you have any of the following symptoms:

Frequent side effects(may affect up to 1 in 10 patients)

• Shakiness and headache. These are characteristics of this type of medication and usually disappear over time. Shakiness occurs more frequently if you receive doses above 50 micrograms, twice a day.
• Palpitations, which usually disappear over time.
• Muscle cramps.

Infrequent side effects (may affect up to 1in 100patients)

• Skin rash due to hypersensitivity reactions.
• Nervousness.
• Tachycardia (occurs more frequently if you receive doses above 50 micrograms, twice a day).

Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 patients)

• Hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood).
• Insomnia.
• Dizziness.

Very rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 patients)

• Severe hypersensitivity reactions including edema and angioedema (skin reaction with redness, swelling, itching, and difficulty breathing), bronchospasm (constriction of the bronchi causing difficulty breathing), and anaphylactic shock (severe allergic reaction).
• Hyperglycemia (elevated glucose levels in the blood). If you have diabetes, you may need to monitor your blood sugar levels more frequently and possibly adjust your diabetes treatment.

-Cardiac arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia, and extrasystoles (heart rhythm disorders).

-Pharyngitis or laryngitis, paradoxical bronchospasm (narrowing of the bronchi walls with reduced airflow and difficulty breathing).

• Nausea.
• Arthralgia (joint pain).
• Non-specific chest pain.

Reporting side effects

If you experience any type of side effect, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is a possible side effect not listed in this prospectus. You can also report them directly through the Spanish System for Pharmacovigilance of Medicines for Human Use:www.notificaRAM.es. By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medicine.

Place the mouthpiece cap firmly and close it with a snap so that the cap stays in place.

Keep this medication out of sight and reach of children.

Do not store at a temperature above30°C.

Store protected from heat and direct sunlight.

Store protected from humidity.

Do not use this medication after the expiration date that appears on the packaging after CAD. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.

Medicines should not be disposed of through drains or in the trash. Dispose of the packaging and unused medication at the SIGRE collection point at the pharmacy. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of unused packaging and medication. By doing so, you will help protect the environment.

Composition of Beglan Accuhaler

• The active ingredient is 50 micrograms of salmeterol (as xinafoate) per application.
• The other component is lactose monohydrate (contains milk proteins).

Appearance of the product and contents of the packaging

Beglan Accuhaler is an inhalation powder. Each inhalation device contains 60 blisters.

Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer

Marketing authorization holder:

GlaxoSmithKline, S.A.

P.T.M. C/ Severo Ochoa, 2

28760 Tres Cantos (Madrid)

Tel: +34 900 202 700

[email protected]

Manufacturer:

Glaxo Wellcome Production

Zone Industrielle N. 2

23 rue Lavoiser

27000 Evreux – France

Last review date of this leaflet:September 2020.

Detailed and updated information on this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS)http://www.aemps.gob.es/