What is Advair Diskus used for?

Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by A-S Medication Solutions (NDA021077). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.

Treatment of Asthma

ADVAIR DISKUS is indicated for the twice-daily treatment of asthma in patients aged 4 years and older. ADVAIR DISKUS should be used for patients not adequately controlled on a long-term asthma control medication such as an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) or whose disease warrants initiation of treatment with both an ICS and long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist (LABA).

Important Limitation of Use

ADVAIR DISKUS is NOT indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm.

Maintenance Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

ADVAIR DISKUS 250/50 is indicated for the twice-daily maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema. ADVAIR DISKUS 250/50 is also indicated to reduce exacerbations of COPD in patients with a history of exacerbations. ADVAIR DISKUS 250/50 twice daily is the only approved dosage for the treatment of COPD because an efficacy advantage of the higher strength ADVAIR DISKUS 500/50 over ADVAIR DISKUS 250/50 has not been demonstrated.

Important Limitation of Use

ADVAIR DISKUS is NOT indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm.

Source: DailyMed label, set id 7c9c722b-68ac-4bda-ad99-50e3fb1c58c8, version 3, effective January 30, 2024. NDC 50090-4310, one of 2 listings for this product.