Possible side effects of Relvar Ellipta
This page is specifically for patients who have been prescribed Relvar Ellipta. If you are not a patient please return to the public website.
Like all medicines, Relvar Ellipta can cause side effects, although not everybody will experience them.
If your breathing or wheezing gets worse straight after using Relvar Ellipta, stop using it and seek medical help immediately.
Tell your doctor if you experience fever or chills, cough up more phlegm, your phlegm changes colour or you start coughing more than usual or have breathing difficulties.
| Very Common Side Effects – may affect more than 1 in 10 people 1 | |
| Headache | Common Cold |
| Common Side Effects – may affect up to 1 in 10 people 1 | |
| Cough, fever, and/or difficulty breathing due to lung infection (Pneumonia) | Infection of the nose, sinuses or throat (Upper respiratory tract infection) |
| Inflammation of the lungs (Bronchitis) | Flu (influenza) |
| Sore, raised patches in the mouth or throat caused by a fungal infection (Candidiasis) Rinsing your mouth out with water immediately after using Relvar Ellipta may help stop this side effect developing |
Pain and irritation in the back of the mouth and throat (Oropharyngeal pain) |
| Inflammation of the sinuses (Sinusitis) | Sore throat |
| Itchy, runny or blocked nose | Cough |
| Voice disorders | Stomach pain |
| Fever | Joint pain |
| Back pain | Weakening of the bones |
| Muscle Spasms | |
| Uncommon Side Effects- may affect up to 1 in 100 people 1 | |
| Irregular heartbeat (Extrasystoles) Blurred vision Increase in Blood Sugar |
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| Rare Side Effects – may affect up to 1 in 1000 people 1 | |
| Awareness of heartbeat | Heart beating faster |
| Hypersensitivity reactions including skin rashes or redness, swelling (angioedema), Becoming very wheezy, coughing, having difficulty breathing, suddenly feeling weak or light-headed (may lead to collapse, loss of consciousness), anxiety, tremor | |
Side Effects Questions
What do I do if I get a side effect?
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via HPRA Pharmacovigilance, Website: www.hpra.ie. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Please remember to always read the Relvar Ellipta patient information leaflet.
RELVAR Ellipta was developed in collaboration with INNOVIVA Inc.
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed on this website or in the product package leaflet. You can also report side effects directly to HPRA Pharmacovigilance on their website: www.hpra.ie. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Relvar and Ellipta are registered trademarks of the GlaxoSmithKline Group of Companies
