This information has been created by Boehringer Ingelheim and is intended for healthcare professionals in the UK.
NP-UK-100852 v1
Date of preparation: September 2019
Respimat
®
re-usable: Instructions for use
Introduction
Patients should read these instructions before they start using
Respimat® re
-usable.
Patients who have been prescribed any product in the Respimat® inhaler should take TWO PUFFS of
the inhaler ONCE A DAY.
•
If not been used for more than 7 days release one puff towards the ground.
•
If not been used for more than 21 days repeat steps 4 to 6 under ‘Prepare for use’ until a
cloud is visible. Then repeat steps 4 to 6 three more times.
How to care for Respimat® re
-usable
Clean the mouthpiece including the metal part inside the mouthpiece with a damp cloth or tissue
only, at least once a week.
Any minor discoloration in the mouthpiece does not affect Respimat
®
re-usable inhaler
performance.
If necessary, wipe
the outside of Respimat®
re-usable inhaler with a damp cloth.
When to replace the inhaler
