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Umeclidinium - What is it for

Umeclidinium inhaler is used for the long term treatment of people who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is a disease affecting the lungs which makes it harder for the person to breathe as the disease gets worse.

Umeclidinium works by opening up the airways and make it easier for air to move in and out of the lungs.

Umeclidinium - Side Effects, Precautions, and Contraindications

What side effects can Umeclidinium cause?

Common side effects include:

  • Fast heart beat
  • Dry mouth
  • Nausea
  • Constipation
  • Headache


In very rare cases, some patients might experience the following:

  • Difficulty in passing urine
  • Eye pain, blurred vision, red eyes
  • Sudden difficulties in breathing such as shortness of breath, wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while breathing) or chest tightness


  • Swollen face/eyes/lips/tongue
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Itchy skin rashes over your whole body


Before taking Umeclidinium, what precautions must I follow?

​Inform your healthcare professional if:

  • You are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
  • You have the following medical conditions:
    • Narrow-angle glaucoma (a type of eye condition where the pressure in the eye is increased)
    • Prostate problems or difficulty passing urine
    • Heart conditions such as irregular heart beats
    • Serious liver problems
    • Lactose intolerance (a condition where your body is unable to break down a type of sugar found naturally in milk called lactose)

What food or medicine must I avoid when I take Umeclidinium?

Umeclidinium - Dosage and How to Use

How should Umeclidinium be used?

  • ​Use your Umeclidinium inhaler every day to control your condition.
  • Do not stop using your inhaler without checking with your healthcare professionals.
  • Please refer to the Umeclidinium inhaler’s patient information leaflet to learn how to use the inhaler.

What should I do if I miss a dose?


What should I do if I overdose?

Umeclidinium - Handling

How should I handle Umeclidinium safely?

Umeclidinium - Storage

How should I store Umeclidinium?


​Keep the cap on when not in use.

How should I dispose of Umeclidinium safely?


Umeclidinium - Additional Information

​​When should I throw away the medication?

Check the dose counter and change the inhaler once the dose counter indicates zero doses or six weeks after you opened it.

  • Updated on Wednesday, July 31, 2019


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