Advair (generic name: Fluticasone / Salmeterol; brand names: Seretide / Viani / Adoair / ForAiris) is a combination of two medicines (fluticasone and salmeterol) that are used to help control the symptoms of asthma and improve lung function. However, this medicine will not relieve an asthma attack that has already started. This product is a combination "controller" medicine for long-term treatment to prevent or decrease the symptoms of asthma and chronic lung diseases such as emphysema, bronchitis, or COPD. It works to open the airways of the lungs in two ways (decreasing bronchiolar swelling and causing muscle relaxation). It may also be used to treat other breathing conditions as determined by your doctor. This medicine does not work immediately and should not be used for acute asthma attacks. Use other "quick-relief" medicines/inhalers for sudden shortness of breath or asthma attacks.

Advair comes in 1 / 2 / 3 packs, 30 capsules (rotacaps) each, including a rotahaler (a plastic inhalation device).

1 pack = 30 rotacaps / 50 mg
2 packs = 60 rotacaps / 50 mg
3 packs = 90 rotacaps / 50 mg

Advair is indicated for: maintenance treatment of asthma in patients 4 years of age and older; maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction and reducing exacerbations (a marked worsening of COPD symptoms) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Advair treats both main causes of asthma symptoms, airway constriction and inflammation, to help prevent them from occurring in the first place. Advair is the only COPD product that contains an anti-inflammatory and a long-acting bronchodilator working together to help improve lung function.