Cleaning
Clean all parts gently but
thoroughly in warm tap water
with a little dish washing liquid.
Tips on handling
1Remove the sealing cap on the
metered dose inhaler (MDI).
Shake the MDI vigorously.
Quick reference guide.
Please read and follow the
instructions for use.
Preparing the metered dose inhaler
Tips on hygiene
Disassembling the VORTEX®
1Remove the connecting ring,
and the mask if it is attached.
Leave the mouthpiece and the
open protective cap on the
inhalation chamber.
2
Rinse all parts thoroughly
with fresh, clean water.
3
Disinfection
The VORTEX®including the
mask can be disinfected in a
steam disinfector.
4
Possible alternative:
Place all the parts in boiling
water for at least 5 minutes.
Make sure that the VORTEX®
is completely immersed
throughout the process.
5
Drying
Allow the VORTEX®to dry at
room temperature. Because of
the antistatic properties of the
VORTEX®, you can also dry it
with a clean tea towel.
Storage
Fit all the parts of the VORTEX®
back together again and store it
safely in a dry, dust-free place.
6
7
Hold the VORTEX®mouthpiece
between your teeth and enclose
it with your lips.
Press the MDI once with your
thumb to trigger a puff of spray.
4
Breathe in slowly and deeply.
Hold your breath briefly and then
breathe out again through the
mouthpiece. If the doctor treating
you has prescribed two or more
puffs per application, repeat
steps 4 and 5.
5
Remove the blue protective
cap of the VORTEX®.
3
Then insert the mouthpiece of
the MDI into the blue connecting
ring of the VORTEX®.
2
Children younger
than 18 months should
inhale 4 to 6 times,
children older than
18 months should inhale
deeply 2 or 4 times.
