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Medicines fluticasone propionate + salmeterol xinafoateQuestion & answer

fluticasone propionate + salmeterol xinafoate · Medicine question

Why should I rinse my mouth afterwards?

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Answer

Rinsing and spitting, or brushing your teeth, reduces medicine left in the mouth and lowers the risk of thrush and hoarseness.

Sources for this answer

NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance
AirFluSal MDI 25 microgram/125 microgram per actuation pressurised inhalation, suspension — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics

General medicine information. Follow the instructions for your own medicine and speak to a pharmacist or clinician about your individual circumstances.

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