SPIRIVA Respimat re-usable Instructions For Use Download Page 5

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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

When to replace the Respimat® re

-usable cartridge

The dose indicator shows how many puffs remain in the cartridge.

60 puffs remaining

Less than 10 puffs remaining. Obtain a new cartridge.

The cartridge is used up. Turn the clear base to loosen it. The inhaler is now in a

locked position. Pull off the cartridge from the inhaler. Insert a new cartridge

(continue with step 2).

This example is Spiriva

Respimat® re

usable. The same instructions apply for all Respimat® re

-usable

inhalers.

Reference 1:

Summary of Product Characteristics. Spiriva Respimat 2.5 microgram, inhalation

solution. September 2019.

Summary of Contents for Respimat re-usable

Page 1: ...nhaler 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 Th...

Page 2: ...atient has used an inhaler with 6 cartridges get a new Respimat re usable pack containing an inhaler Prepare for use 1 Remove clear base Keep the cap closed Press the safety catch while pulling off th...

Page 3: ...lear base back into place until it clicks 4 Turn Keep the cap closed Turn the clear base in the direction of the arrows on the label until it clicks half a turn 5 Open Open the cap until it snaps full...

Page 4: ...rn OPEN OPEN the cap until it snaps fully open PRESS Breathe out slowly and fully Close the lips around the mouthpiece without covering the air vents Point the inhaler to the back of the throat While...

Page 5: ...e 60 puffs remaining Less than 10 puffs remaining Obtain a new cartridge The cartridge is used up Turn the clear base to loosen it The inhaler is now in a locked position Pull off the cartridge from t...