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Is the Formoterol/Budesonide inhaler better than Salmeterol?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have been using a Serflo 250 inhaler for six years as I am an asthma patient. It occurs as a hereditary thing. Currently, it is unavailable here. My friend suggested that I use Maxiflo 250 as an alternative inhaler. Is it good to use it?

Kindly guide.

Answered by Dr. Yermal Tanmai Deelip

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Dr. Yermal Tanmai Deelip is a General Medicine Specialist with expertise in diagnosing and managing a wide range of adult medical conditions. His skills include managing chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disorders, treating acute illnesses, performing routine health screenings, and providing preventive care. He is also proficient in patient education, lifestyle modification counseling, and coordinating care with specialists to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered management.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have gone through your query and I can understand your concern. But I need to know some details regarding your present problem. Please mention whether you use an inhaler every day or only while having wheezing or breathing discomfort. Please mention whether you have asthmatic attacks frequently. Please mention whether you have done PFT (pulmonary function test) recently. Please mention the severity of asthma in it. Please mention your exercise tolerance without using an inhaler. Both Seroflo 250 (Salmeterol with Fluticasone propionate) and Maxiflo 250 (Formoterol with Fluticasone propionate) have slightly different content but they belong to the same group. So it can be used as an alternative if required.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At May 23, 2020
Reviewed At November 25, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Yermal Tanmai Deelip is a General Medicine Specialist with expertise in diagnosing and managing a wide range of adult medical conditions. His skills include managing chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disorders, treating acute illnesses, performing routine health screenings, and providing preventive care. He is also proficient in patient education, lifestyle modification counseling, and coordinating care with specialists to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered management.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Yermal Tanmai Deelip is a General Medicine Specialist with expertise in diagnosing and managing a wide range of adult medical conditions. His skills include managing chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disorders, treating acute illnesses, performing routine health screenings, and providing preventive care. He is also proficient in patient education, lifestyle modification counseling, and coordinating care with specialists to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered management.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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