Flovent HFA

Generic name:fluticasone inhalation [ floo-TIK-a-zone ]
Brand names: Arnuity Ellipta, Flovent Diskus, Flovent HFA
Drug class:Inhaled corticosteroids

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Mar 31, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Flovent HFA?

Flovent HFA is a steroid that is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children. This medicine is sometimes used together with steroid medicine taken by mouth.

Flovent brands of fluticasone inhalation may be used in children as young as 4 years old. Arnuity Ellipta should not be used in children younger than 5 years old, and ArmonAir should not be used in anyone younger than 12 years old.

Fluticasone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Flovent HFA is not a rescue medicine for asthma attacks. Seek medical attention if your breathing problems get worse quickly, or if you think your asthma medications are not working as well.

You should not use the inhalation powder if you are allergic to milk proteins.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Flovent HFA if you are allergic to fluticasone. Do not use the inhalation powder (ArmonAir RespiClick, Arnuity Ellipta or Flovent Diskus) if you are allergic to milk proteins.

Do not use Flovent HFA to treat an asthma attack that has already begun.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

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