This article describes Breo Ellipta’s dosages and strengths and gives details on how to take it. You’ll also find information on cost savings and coupon options for Breo Ellipta. If you want to know more about Breo Ellipta, see this overview article. It covers details about the drug’s uses and side effects, ways to save on cost, and more.
Breo Ellipta is a brand-name medication that comes as an inhaler. It comes with blister packs that have your dose of powder medication in them. It isn’t available in a generic version.
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Form and strengths of Breo Ellipta
Breo Ellipta comes in the following form and strengths:
- Form: powder that’s inhaled through your mouth with an oral inhaler
- Strengths:
- fluticasone furoate 50 micrograms (mcg)/vilanterol 25 mcg
- fluticasone furoate 100 mcg/vilanterol 25 mcg
- fluticasone furoate 200 mcg/vilanterol 25 mcg
Note: The strengths of Breo Ellipta are often referred to as 100 mcg/25 mcg or 200 mcg/25 mcg. This means that the first number is the strength of the active ingredient, fluticasone furoate, a corticosteroid. The second number is the strength of the second active ingredient, vilanterol, a long-acting beta-agonist (LABA). An active ingredient is what makes a drug work.
Dosage of Breo Ellipta
This article describes the recommended dosages for Breo Ellipta. The drugmaker provides these dosages. In some cases, doctors may adjust your dosage from those shown below.
If your doctor prescribes this medication, you should follow the dosage they prescribe. Your doctor will determine the dosage that best meets your needs. Do not change your dosage of Breo Ellipta without your doctor’s recommendation.
Usual recommended dosages of Breo Ellipta in adults
The dosage of Breo Ellipta will depend on the condition it’s prescribed for.
Dosage for COPD
The recommended dosage of Breo Ellipta for COPD is:
- Dose: 100 mcg/25 mcg
- Frequency: inhaled once per day
Dosage for asthma
If you’re taking Breo Ellipta for asthma, the dosage will depend on your age.
Keep in mind that Breo Ellipta is only prescribed to prevent asthma symptoms. It shouldn’t be used for sudden shortness of breath. For sudden breathing problems between daily doses of Breo Ellipta, your doctor will prescribe a rescue inhaler.
The following table shows the recommended dosages of Breo Ellipta for asthma in adults.
| Age | Recommended dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 18 years and older | 100 mcg/25 mcg OR 200 mcg/25 mcg | once per day |
Dosages of Breo Ellipta in children
Breo Ellipta is approved to help prevent symptoms of asthma in children ages 5 years and older. The recommended dosage of Breo Ellipta for children is described in the table below.
| Age | Recommended dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 12 to 17 years | 100 mcg/25 mcg | once per day |
| 5 to 11 years | 50 mcg/25 mcg | once per day |
How to use Breo Ellipta
Breo Ellipta is known as a dry powder inhaler. This means it comes with blister packs that contain the medication. Breo Ellipta has two blister packs for each dose. One blister pack contains the active ingredient fluticasone furoate. The other blister pack contains the active ingredient vilanterol.
When it’s time to use your Breo Ellipta inhaler, you’ll open the inhaler until you hear a click. Then you’ll place your mouth on the inhaler and take one slow, deep breath in. Hold your breath for 3 to 4 seconds and then swallow. Make sure to rinse your mouth with water after using your inhaler.
Your doctor may advise you to take this medication around the same time each day. This helps keep a consistent amount of the drug in the body. And that can help the drug work more effectively.
Your doctor or pharmacist will show you how to use Breo Ellipta. It’s also a good idea to read the drugmaker’s instructions on how to use Breo Ellipta before taking the medication.
Frequently asked questions
Below are answers to some commonly asked questions about Breo Ellipta and its dosage.
What happens if you take two doses of Breo Ellipta?
Taking two doses of Breo Ellipta can increase your risk of serious side effects, such as an irregular heart rate, pneumonia, high blood pressure, and shortness of breath.
It’s important to use Breo Ellipta exactly as prescribed. If you’re having shortness of breath between your daily doses of Breo Ellipta, talk with your doctor so they can prescribe a rescue inhaler. Breo Ellipta should only be used to prevent asthma or COPD symptoms. It shouldn’t be used to treat sudden breathing problems.
If you have more questions about your dosage of Breo Ellipta, talk with your doctor.
Breo Ellipta 100/25 vs. 200/25, which one is better for asthma?
It depends. The recommended starting dosage of Breo Ellipta for adults with asthma is either 100 mcg/25 mcg or 200 mcg/25 mcg inhaled once per day. Your doctor will prescribe a strength based on several factors, such as:
- how severe your asthma is
- other asthma medications you’ve used in the past
- the dosage of any other asthma medications you’re taking
If you’re taking Breo Ellipta 100 mcg/25 mcg once per day and your asthma symptoms aren’t well managed, let your doctor know. They may increase your dose to 200 mcg/25 mcg.
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Get free cardOverdose of Breo Ellipta
It’s important that you do not take more Breo Ellipta than your doctor prescribes. Doing so can lead to harmful effects.
Symptoms of Breo Ellipta overdose
Symptoms of an overdose can include:
- seizures
- chest pain
- changes in blood pressure
- fast heart rate
- dizziness
- high blood sugar levels
- heart palpitations
What to do if you take too much Breo Ellipta
If you think you’ve taken too much Breo Ellipta, call your doctor or pharmacist right away. Or you could call 800-222-1222 to speak with someone at America’s Poison Centers. You can also use its online resource. If you have severe symptoms, call 911 or a local emergency number immediately. You can also go to the closest emergency room.
Disclaimer: Optum Perks has made every effort to make certain that all information is factually correct, comprehensive, and up to date. However, this article should not be used as a substitute for the knowledge and expertise of a licensed healthcare professional. You should always consult your doctor or another healthcare professional before taking any medication. The drug information contained herein is subject to change and is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses.