Question
Relvar Ellipta is a preventer and not a reliever, hence it should not be used to relieve an asthma attack or breathing difficulties.
It contains fluticasone furoate which is an inhaled corticosteroid with potent anti-inflammatory action, and vilanterol which is a long acting beta-agonist to relax the muscles in the airways and keep the airways open for a longer period of time.
Hello Serena, you could try the NSC – they have it at a subsidised rate, but you will need a referral letter from a clinic, which takes some time. Otherwise it will be a private rate.
I do agree with what Dr Ethan and Dr Jasmine have written about the risk of colchicine in breastfeeding. For treatment of oral lichen planus, there are many other treatment options available apart from colchicine and you should speak to your doctor and raise your concerns about the use of colchicine while you are breast-feeding and explore if alternative options are available for you.
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