Breo Ellipta (fluticasone furoate/vilanterol) is a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) inhaler which is used regularly to improve breathing and to decrease symptoms such as difficulty breathing and wheezing. Breo Ellipta is made up of the corticosteroid fluticasone and the long-acting beta agonist vilanterol which both reduce swelling in your airways in order to make breathing easier for you. Breo Ellipta is not a rescue inhaler and should not be used to relieve sudden bronchospasm attacks.

Always read the medication information and instructions before using this medication.
Always follow your doctor’s directions.

• Breo Ellipta is an inhalation powder which comes preloaded in your inhaler device. Each time you use the inhaler, the device loads a dose of your medication.
• After using Breo Ellipta rinse your mouth out with water without swallowing.
• If you use any other inhalers, use them before using Breo Ellipta and wait at least a minute between using different inhalers.
• Discard your device when your indicator shows 0 or six weeks after removing it from the pouch.
• Breo Ellipta is not a rescue inhaler and should not be used more than once in a 24-hour period.
• Do not use Breo Ellipta more than once in a 24-hour period.

Make sure to tell your doctor:

• If you have any drug or other allergies.
• If you take any other prescription or over-the-counter medications.
• Your medical history especially of heart disease, liver disease, thyroid disorder, glaucoma, cataracts, seizures, diabetes, a weak immune system or high blood pressure.
• If you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.
• If you are breast-feeding.

Other information you should also know:

• Breo Ellipta should not be used by anyone younger than 18.
• Fluticasone may weaken your immune system making it easier to get an infection or worsen any existing infections.

Common side effects of Breo Ellipta:

• Flu symptoms including hoarseness, sore throat, cough, fever, runny or stuffy nose.
• Increased blood pressure.
• Headaches.
• Back or joint pain.

If you have any of the following Breo side effects, seek medical help:

• Breathing problems, wheezing or choking after inhaling.
• Eye pain.
• Vision changes including blurred vision, tunnel vision or seeing halos around lights.
• White patches or sores in your mouth or throat.
• Coughs with green or yellow mucus.
• Chills or fever.
• Symptoms of a hormonal disorder including nausea, vomiting, muscle weakness or feeling tired or lightheaded.
• Signs of high blood sugar including increased thirst or urination, dry mouth or a fruity breath odor.
• Signs of a low potassium level including a limp feeling, muscle weakness, tingling, numbness, increased thirst or urination, leg cramps, irregular heartbeat, constipation or a fluttering in your chest.
• Symptoms of an allergic reaction including difficulty breathing, hives or swelling in your face, lips or throat.

Is Breo Ellipta a rescue inhaler?

No. Breo Ellipta must be taken regularly to be effective. It will not relieve sudden shortness of breath?

What else is Breo Ellipta called?

Breo Ellipta is also known as Relvar internationally. Relvar is the same brand name medication with a different name internationally and is not a generic alternative medication.