Airomir™ Autohaler™ and Inhaler
Published by MIMS/myDr July 2014
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2.
Hold your Airomir Autohaler
upright and point the mouth-
piece away from you so that the
puffs of medicine will go into
the air.
PUSH THE LEVER UP
so that it stays up.
3.
RELEASE A PUFF
by pushing the dose release slide
on the bottom of the Autohaler
unit in the direction of the arrow.
4.
TO RELEASE THE SECOND
PUFF
first return the lever to its down
position, then repeat steps 2 and 3
above. Repeat until you have
released four puffs altogether.
5.
ALWAYS PUSH THE LEVER
BACK DOWN
after test firing. This prepares the
autohaler for your next dose.
6. If your Airomir Autohaler is
empty you will not feel or hear
a puff being discharged when
you test fire
Do not use the dose release slide to
take your medicine.
Your Airomir Autohaler will
automatically release a dose when
you begin to breathe in from the
mouthpiece.
Airomir Autohaler is designed for
ease of use. To make it work you just
breathe in through the mouthpiece.
There is no need to press and
breathe in at the same time.
A click and whoosh tells you that
Airomir Autohaler has automatically
released the correct dose of medicine.
Airomir Inhaler Instructions for
Use
If your Airomir Inhaler is new or you
have not used the inhaler for two
weeks or more, it must be tested
before use by releasing four puffs
into the air away from your face.
1.
REMOVE COVER AND
SHAKE
If the mouthpiece of your inhaler
is fitted with a cover; remove the
cover. Check that the mouthpiece
is clean before use.
Hold the inhaler unit upright
between your thumb and index
finger and shake well.
2. BREATHE OUT
3.
POSITION MOUTHPIECE,
START TO BREATHE IN
AND PRESS
Still holding the inhaler unit
upright between your thumb and
forefinger, place the mouthpiece
in the mouth and close your lips
firmly around it.
As you start to breathe in slowly,
use your forefinger to firmly
press the metal canister
downwards until a puff is
released.
4.
FINISH BREATHING IN AND
HOLD
Check that the mouthpiece is
clean before use. Hold your
breath for 10 seconds before
breathing out slowly.
If you need another puff, repeat
steps 2 to 4.
Replace the mouthpiece cover after
use and put the inhaler unit away
in a safe place.
If your Airomir Autohaler
or Airomir Inhaler does
not work properly
When your inhaler is blocked little or
no medicine comes out when you
press down on the metal canister.
This may be for one of the following
reasons:
•
A dirty or clogged mouthpiece:
Wash the mouthpiece as
described in Step 1 and air dry
thoroughly as described in Step 2.
•
It may be empty. Check by
shaking.
•
It may be put together wrongly.
It is important that the canister in the
correct position in your inhaler. The
narrow stem of the metal canister
should be fitted into the small socket.
If the stem of the metal canister is
not in the small socket, your
inhaler will not work.
Do not take your Airomir Autohaler
or Airomir Inhaler apart.
Do not drop or hit your Airomir
Autohaler or Airomir Inhaler because
it could be damaged.
How much to use
Use Airomir Autohaler or Inhaler
only as directed by your doctor or
pharmacist.
Adults
The usual dose is one or two puffs to
relieve wheezing, or before exercise.
You should not use more than 16
puffs per day without consulting
your doctor.
Do not use Airomir Autohaler or
Airomir Inhaler more often than
your doctor or pharmacist tells
you, or as stated in this leaflet.
Children
As for adults, or as directed by your
doctor.
Children using Airomir Autohaler
or Airomir Inhaler should be
supervised by a responsible adult.
Elderly
Older people should use Airomir
Autohaler or Airomir Inhaler as
directed by their doctor.
How to take it
Carefully follow the instructions
above under "How to use Airomir
Autohaler and Airomir Inhaler".
