How to use your Breo Ellipta puffer
Open, inhale, close
Breo Ellipta is different to puffers you may have used before as it
uses no chemical propellants or aerosols.
There are three simple steps:
Step One - Open
Open the cover of the puffer by sliding the
cover down until you hear a click. The counter
will count down by one number.
Step Two - Inhale
After clicking open, breathe out as far as is comfortable, away from your Breo Ellipta puffer.
Put the mouthpiece firmly between your lips
and take one long steady breath in through your
mouth.
Be careful not to cover the vent with your fingers
when inhaling.
Remove the puffer from your mouth and hold your
breath for about 3 to 4 seconds, or for as long as
you can. Breathe out slowly and gently, away from
your Breo Ellipta puffer.
Step Three - Close
Close your Breo Ellipta puffer by sliding the cover
up and over the mouthpiece as far as it will go.
References: 1. Breo Ellipta Data Sheet, GSK New Zealand, available at www.medsafe.govt.nz2. Breo Ellipta Consumer Medical Information, GSK New Zealand, available at www.medsafe.govt.nz3. PHARMAC Pharmaceutical Schedule March 2020 4. Woodcock A;Lancet;2017;390;2247-2255 5. O’Byrne PM, et al. EurRespir J 2014;43:773-782 6. Beasley R, et al. The New Zealand Medical Journal; 2020;133:1-38
Breo Ellipta (fluticasone furoate/vilanterol trifenatate inhaler 100/25mcg per inhalation) is a Prescription Medicine. Breo Ellipta is used for the regular treatment of asthma (12 years of age and older) and for adults with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Breo Ellipta 100/25mcg is a fully funded medicine; Breo Ellipta 200/25mcg is a private purchase medicine (dose indicated in asthma only). Use strictly as directed. Breo Ellipta is not for relief of acute symptoms; a separate reliever inhaler may be required. Always carry your reliever inhaler. Do not discontinue Breo Ellipta abruptly. This medicine has risks and benefits. Tell your doctor: If you are taking any other medicines or herbal remedies, you have liver disease, heart problems, high blood pressure, pulmonary tuberculosis (TB), infection of the lungs (pneumonia) or weak bones (oesteoporosis). Side Effects: Headache, common cold, oral thrush, infection of the nose sinuses or throat, flu (influenza), pain and irritation at the back of the mouth and throat, inflammation of the sinuses, pneumonia (in patients with COPD) and weakening of the bones, leading to fractures. If symptoms continue or you have side effects, see your doctor, pharmacist or health care professional. For more information see Breo Ellipta Consumer Medicine Information at www.medsafe.govt.nz. Normal doctor’s charges apply. Ask your doctor if Breo Ellipta is right for you.