EASYHALER Budesonide Installation and operation manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR EASYHALER
Easyhaler Budesonide is easy to use. Read through these
instructions first: they tell you what you should do
and what to look out for.
UNPACKING THE EASYHALER
The Easyhaler (Figure 1) comes in a laminate pouch to keep the
powder dry. Do not open the pouch until you are ready
to start using your Easyhaler.
A protective cover is optional. If you do not use the protective
cover, move on to section “Taking a dose from Easyhaler Budesonide”
(See Figures b).
Open the protective cover and insert the Easyhaler into it (Figure 2).
Make sure the dust cap covers the mouthpiece of the Easyhaler
(this stops the Easyhaler going off by accident).
If you are not using the Easyhaler immediately, close the protective cover.
TAKING A DOSE FROM EASYHALER BUDESONIDE
If you are also using a “reliever” inhaler, use it first.
Open the protective cover, if you are using it.
Remove the dust cap.
A. Shake
Shake the Easyhaler vigorously up and down three to five
times (Figure 3a or 3b), to allow proper
powder flow and a correct dose. After shaking,
hold the Easyhaler in the upright position.
B. Click
Press the Easyhaler once between your finger
and thumb until you hear a click (Figure 4a or 4b),
and let it click back again, to deliver powder into the
inhalation channel inside the mouthpiece. Keep holding the
Easyhaler in the upright position.
If you think that you have clicked the Easyhaler more
than once, see section NOTE! (Figure 6a or 6b).
Figure 2.
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Inhaler
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C. Inhale
In the sitting or standing position
• Breathe out normally (but NOT into the Easyhaler).
• Place the mouthpiece in your mouth between
your teeth and seal your lips tightly around it.
• Take a strong and deep breath through the Easyhaler
(Figure 5a or 5b).
• Remove the Easyhaler from your mouth.
• Hold your breath for at least 5 seconds,
then breathe normally.
Make sure that you do not breathe out into the Easyhaler, because
it could clog up the Easyhaler. If this happens, see section NOTE!
(Figures 6a or 6b).
If you have been prescribed more than one dose,
repeat points A, B and C.
Put the dust cap back on the mouthpiece.
Close the protective cover, if you are using it.
Rinse
Rinse your mouth and throat and spit out the water.
This reduces the risk of fungal infection (thrush).
NOTE
If you click the Easyhaler by accident, or if you have
clicked it more than once, or if you breathe out into it,
tap the mouthpiece to empty the powder onto a table top
or the palm of your hand (Figure 6a or 6b). This ensures
proper dosing. Then start again with steps A, B and C.
CLEANING
Clean the mouthpiece at least once a week with a clean dry cloth
or tissue. Do not use water or other liquids, the powder is sensitive
to moisture. If you use the protective cover, you can take the
Easyhaler out of it to wipe it. When putting it back into its
protective cover, put the dust cap on the mouthpiece to stop it
going off accidentally.
GETTING A NEW EASYHALER
The Easyhaler has a dose counter which shows how many doses
are left (Figure 7a or 7b). The counter turns after every fifth
actuation (dose). When the numbers turn red, there are 20 doses left.
If you do not already have a new Easyhaler, contact your doctor for
a new prescription. When the counter reaches 0, you need to replace
the Easyhaler even though you can still observe the powder in the clear
window on the back of the Easyhaler (Figure 8).
Keep the protective cover for the next Easyhaler.
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