Serevent Dosage/Direction for Use

SEREVENT Inhaler is for inhalation use only.
SEREVENT Inhaler should be used regularly. The full benefits of treatment will be apparent after several doses of the drug. As there may be adverse effects associated with excessive dosing with this class of drug, the dosage or frequency of administration should only be increased on medical advice.
Recommended Doses: Asthma: Adults and adolescents 12 years and older: Two actuations of 25 micrograms salmeterol twice daily.
In asthma patients with more severe airways obstruction up to four inhalations of 25 micrograms of salmeterol twice daily may be of benefit.
Children aged 4 years and older: Two actuations of 25 micrograms salmeterol twice daily.
There are insufficient data available currently to support use of SEREVENT Inhaler in children under four years of age.
COPD: Adults: Two actuations of 25 micrograms salmeterol twice daily.
Children: Not appropriate.
Special patient groups: There is no need to adjust the dose in elderly patients or in those with renal impairment. There are no data available on the use of SEREVENT Inhaler in patients with hepatic impairment.