If you have asthma and use two or more inhalers, you might be surprised to know there is a simple, effective way to manage your asthma using just one inhaler.^1-5

With all the advances in asthma treatment, it’s hard to keep track of what’s available or whether you’re managing your asthma optimally.

You may be using a blue reliever inhaler, a preventer inhaler (usually orange or brown), and even a third inhaler to control your symptoms (usually green) –
all of which can get a bit confusing.

But thanks to an advanced all-in-one treatment, you can now manage your asthma with just one simple, single inhaler; Symbicort SMART.

SIMPLIFY YOUR ASTHMA TREATMENT
Symbicort Maintenance and Reliever Therapy (SMART) replaces all the inhalers you normally need – orange/brown, green and blue – with just one inhaler; the red Symbicort Turbuhaler.

Symbicort SMART is the only inhaler that can be taken every day as a preventer, and also used as a reliever when symptoms occur. It replaces the need for a blue inhaler and provides relief just as quickly.⁶

What’s more, because Symbicort SMART treats the inflammation that is the underlying cause of asthma with every inhalation, it can help reduce asthma attacks more than using separate inhalers.^1,4

IMPROVE ASTHMA CONTROL
A blue reliever only gives you short-term relief. It does not treat the inflammation that causes asthma symptoms, and doesn’t prevent your symptoms from getting worse.

Symbicort SMART provides fast relief of your symptoms while treating the underlying cause, so it not only helps simplify your life but also controls
your asthma.^1-5

ASK YOUR DOCTOR
If you want to simplify your asthma treatment, have a chat with your
doctor about Symbicort SMART, the red inhaler. It is fully funded under certain criteria.

THE ALL-IN-ONE INHALER
Symbicort SMART replaces all your other inhalers, including:

• Preventer inhaler – usually taken every morning and night
• Symptom controller – usually taken every morning and night
• Reliever inhaler – used to relieve symptoms as they occur.

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1. O’Byrne PM et al. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2005; 171: 129-136. 2. Vogelmeier C et al. Eur Respir J 2005; 26: 819-828. 3. Rabe KF et al. Lancet 2006; 368:744-753. 4. Scicchitano R et al. Curr Med Res Opin 2004; 20(9): 1403-1418. 5. Kuna P et al. Int J Clin Prac, 2007; 61(5): 725–736. 6. Balanag VM et al. Pulm Pharmacol Ther 2006; 19:139-147. Specific criteria apply for the use and funding of Symbicort. Symbicort should not be initiated as emergency treatment for severe exacerbations or for patients with acutely worsening asthma symptoms. Symbicort Turbuhaler contains budesonide 100 µg or 200 µg per dose (preventer) and eformoterol 6 µg per dose (symptom controller). Tell your doctor if you have thyroid problems, heart problems, diabetes, problems with potassium levels, pregnancy, breast-feeding. Side-effects: The most common side-effects are: mild irritation in the throat, coughing, hoarseness, thrush (fungal infection in mouth and throat), headache, trembling, fast or irregular heartbeat. Rarely, allergic reactions. Symbicort is a Prescription Medicine. Use strictly as directed. If symptoms continue or you experience side-effects, see your doctor, pharmacist or health professional. Symbicort is fully funded under certain criteria. Your doctor’s fee and prescription fee will still apply. For full consumer information please refer to the manufacturer’s Consumer Medicine Information Sheet available at www.medsafe.govt.nz. 19 March 2007. Symbicort and Turbuhaler are trademarks of the AstraZeneca Group. AstraZeneca Limited. Private Bag 92175/299 Auckland 1142. Phone 09 306 5650. TAPS NA4203 05/10


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