Most ‘brown’ inhalers, or preventers, are used a minimum of once a day.
High levels of corticosteroids can present problems for some people. It usually depends on factors such as how much you’ve used your inhaler, if you’re taking other medication that can interact with asthma treatments, and other pre-existing health conditions.
If you think you have overused your inhaler and experience shakiness, headaches, or a faster heart rate, get in touch with your clinician.
We recommend sticking with whichever strength inhaler you’ve been prescribed and to always use it as instructed. Relvar Ellipta is a preventer inhaler, so it shouldn’t be used to treat a sudden onset of severe asthma symptoms.