Product Description

VILYES-F 100 is a prescription-only medication presented as capsules containing a dry powder for inhalation. This product by Healthgate combines two active ingredients, fluticasone furoate and vilanterol, to help manage chronic respiratory conditions such as asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Product Composition:

• Active Ingredients: Each capsule contains a dry powder mixture of:

  • Fluticasone Furoate: 100 mcg

  • Vilanterol: 25 mcg

Summary: This combination is a maintenance medication designed to reduce inflammation in the lungs and keep the airways open, preventing symptoms like shortness of breath and wheezing in adults with asthma or COPD.

Pros:

• A fixed-dose combination reduces the need for multiple separate inhalers.

• Fluticasone furoate is an anti-inflammatory that reduces swelling and irritation in the lungs.

• Vilanterol is a long-acting bronchodilator that relaxes the muscles around the airways.

Cons:

• This is a prescription medication with a potential for side effects (e.g., throat irritation, oral thrush, or risk of serious heart-related effects) and interactions with other drugs.

• These capsules are for inhalation only and must never be swallowed.

How to Use

Do not swallow the capsules. This medication must be administered using a specific dry powder inhaler device (often sold separately, as no device is visible in the provided image).

Standard Usage Procedure:

1. Prepare: Carefully open the blister pack to remove one capsule.

2. Load: Follow the instructions for your specific inhaler to load the capsule correctly. This typically involves placing the capsule into the chamber and puncturing it.

3. Inhale: Hold the inhaler level and breathe out completely (away from the mouthpiece). Place the mouthpiece in your mouth, closing your lips around it. Breathe in quickly and deeply through your mouth.

4. Hold: Remove the inhaler from your mouth and hold your breath for about 10 seconds, or as long as is comfortable.

5. Exhale and Rinse: Breathe out slowly. Always rinse your mouth with water and spit it out after use. Do not swallow the rinsing water. This helps prevent throat irritation and oral yeast infections (thrush).

6. Clean: Discard the empty capsule shell and wipe the mouthpiece clean with a dry cloth.