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This medication is used to prevent and control symptoms of asthma, such as wheezing, cough, and shortness of breath.

Salmeterol is used twice a day to prevent asthma symptoms, typically morning and evening. This medication starts working in about 20 minutes and last for 12 hours. Salmeterol is not used to relieve an attack that has already started. It does not stop an asthma attack. For relief of an asthma attack that has already started, you should use another medicine that starts working faster then Salmeterol.

Inhaled from a metered dose inhaler (MDI) using a valved holding chamber:

Adults and children over 12 years of age should take two inhalations (42 mcg), 2 times per day (morning and evening).

Inhaled from a diskus (powder):

Children 4 years and over, should take one inhalation (50 mcg), 2 times per day (morning and evening).

Dosing may be different for each patient; always follow your doctor's instructions or directions on the label.

For best results, metered-dose inhalers should be used with valved holding chambers. Please click on the following link to view a diagram and further instructions for using a metered-dose inhaler: http://msrcnet.com/Resources/Pt_Ed/InhalerUse.asp

Click on the following link to view a diagram and instructions on using Serevent Diskus dry powder inhaler: http://msrcnet.com/Resources/Pt_Ed/Diskus.asp

Doses of Serevent should never be taken more than two times a day or less than 12 hours apart.

For prevention of asthma induced by exercise, take Serevent 30-60 minutes before activity to prevent tighting of airways.

Shaky hands, "hyper" feeling, fast heartbeat, chest pain, or headache are possible side effects. Call your doctor if side effects do not go away.

Shake canister well before using. Reorder medication before you run out. See inhaler label for number of puffs per canister.

Store the Serevent metered-dose inhaler canister from 15°-30°C (59°-86°F). For optimal results, the canister should be at room temperature before use. Shake well before using. Store the Serevent dry powder diskus from 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) in a dry place.