Interior Health Respimat Operating instructions

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Usage
 Do not shake the Respimat®before using.
 The Respimat®is not to be used with
a spacer / chamber. It works best on
itsown.
Priming
 Prime the Respimat®after a cartridge is
installed.
 Prime the Respimat®if you haven’t used it
in 21 days.
 To prime a Respimat®, turn it a half turn
in the direction of the arrows, and point
it down and away from you. Take the cap
off and press the button. Continue to
follow these steps until you see a vapour.
Repeat 3 more times.
Cleaning
 Wipe the mouthpiece with a dry, lint free
cloth or tissue.
 Never use water.
When to get a new Respimat®
 Check the dose counter. When the arrow
is pointing to red you have 7 days of
medication left. When you take the last
dose of medication the Respimat®will
lock and you need to start a new inhaler.
 The medication is only good for 3 months
after you start it.
 Check the expiration date on the side of
the inhaler.
 You should have a new inhaler ready
to use when the old one is empty or
expired.
 If the pharmacy does not put the
cartridge into your Respimat®, then you
will need to follow the directions in the
package.
This document is for informational purposes only. For detailed
instructions on use of the Respimat®and information about your
medication please see the package insert or ask your pharmacist.
more information on other side 
How to use a Respimat®
Patient Information www.interiorhealth.ca

How to use a Respimat®(continued)
1. With the cap on, twist
the base a half turn in the
direction of the arrows.
2. Open the cap. 3. Breathe out, away
from the Respimat, to the
end of a normal breath.
4. Put the
Respimat®between
your teeth and seal
your lips around it.
Do not block the
airvents.
5. Press the
button as you breathe
in slowly until your
lungs are full.
6. Take the
Respimat®out of
your mouth.
Hold your breath
for 10 seconds if
youcan.
Breathe out.
7. Close the cap.