Serevent

The Serevent inhaler is prescribed for people who need ongoing asthma control or additional breathing support as part of COPD treatment. It contains salmeterol, a long-acting bronchodilator that keeps the airways open for extended periods, helping to reduce day-to-day breathlessness and nighttime symptoms.

Serevent is a long-acting maintenance inhaler, used regularly as part of long-term airway management. It does not treat sudden asthma attacks and must be prescribed alongside an inhaled corticosteroid in asthma, not as a replacement. If approved after an online consultation, you can get the Serevent inhaler from Pharmacy Planet.

The Serevent inhaler is a prescription inhaled medication used to support long-term breathing control in people with chronic asthma and, in selected cases of COPD, as part of long-term bronchodilator therapy. Its active ingredient is salmeterol, a long-acting beta-2 agonist designed to keep the airways relaxed and open for many hours.

Serevent is available in two devices: the Serevent Accuhaler (dry powder, breath-actuated, 50 micrograms per dose) and the Serevent Evohaler (pressurised metered-dose inhaler, 25 micrograms per actuation). Your prescriber will recommend the device that best suits your technique.

In asthma and COPD, the muscles around the airways can tighten, making breathing more difficult. Serevent works by targeting this process.

• Relaxes Airway Muscles — Salmeterol acts on receptors in the lungs that control airway muscle tension.
• Keeps Airways Open for Up To 12 Hours — This supports easier breathing through the day and night.
• Reduces Symptoms Over Time — Regular use lowers wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.

Serevent usually begins working within 10–20 minutes, but is not suitable for rapid symptom relief. It must never be used on its own for asthma, as it does not treat airway inflammation.

Always use the Serevent inhaler exactly as prescribed. It should be taken regularly, even when breathing feels stable.

Dosage Guidance:

• Asthma – Adults and adolescents (12+): Accuhaler: 1 inhalation twice daily. Evohaler: 2 puffs twice daily.
• Asthma – Children (4–11): Accuhaler: 1 inhalation twice daily. Evohaler: 2 puffs twice daily.
• COPD (Adults only): Accuhaler: 1 inhalation twice daily. Evohaler: 2 puffs twice daily.
• Not recommended for children under 4 years.

How to Use Serevent Accuhaler:

1. Open the Accuhaler by sliding the thumb grip until it clicks.
2. Hold the inhaler flat and slide the lever until it clicks to load a dose.
3. Breathe out gently, away from the inhaler.
4. Seal your lips around the mouthpiece and breathe in steadily and deeply.
5. Remove and hold your breath for about 10 seconds, then breathe out slowly.
6. Close the inhaler by sliding the thumb grip back.

How to Use Serevent Evohaler:

1. Remove the mouthpiece cap and shake the inhaler well.
2. Breathe out as far as comfortable.
3. Place the mouthpiece between your lips and breathe in slowly while pressing the canister once.
4. Continue breathing in steadily, then hold your breath for about 10 seconds.
5. Breathe out gently and replace the mouthpiece cover.

Serevent inhalers may be suitable for people who:

• Have asthma that needs long-term bronchodilator support.
• Experience nighttime symptoms or exercise-related breathlessness.
• Use an inhaled corticosteroid but still have breathing symptoms.
• Need additional airway support as part of COPD management.

Serevent inhalers may not be suitable for people who:

• Need fast relief during sudden asthma attacks.
• Are allergic to salmeterol.
• Have a severe milk protein allergy (Serevent Accuhaler only).
• Have certain heart conditions without medical review.

A UK prescriber will assess suitability during your online consultation at Pharmacy Planet.

Many people use the Serevent inhaler without significant problems, but side effects can occur.

Common Side Effects:

• Headache
• Throat irritation
• Muscle cramps
• Nausea or upset stomach
• Difficulty sleeping in some people

Serious Side Effects:

• Fast or irregular heartbeat
• Chest pain
• Feeling faint or dizzy
• Sudden worsening of breathing

Seek medical advice promptly if serious side effects occur.

The Serevent inhaler is often chosen because it provides long-lasting airway relaxation. Common reasons include:

• Reduces nighttime and exercise-related symptoms.
• Supports stable breathing as part of long-term therapy.
• Works alongside inhaled corticosteroids for better asthma control.
• Fits into structured respiratory treatment plans.

For many people, the Serevent inhaler supports better breathing consistency rather than short-term symptom relief.

Ordering a Serevent inhaler from Pharmacy Planet is straightforward:

1. Complete the online consultation and share details about your asthma or COPD and medical history.
2. A UK-registered prescriber reviews your answers.
3. If approved, your Serevent inhaler is delivered discreetly to your address.