Glycoair Breezhaler Caution For Usage

Incompatibilities: Not applicable.
Instructions for Use and Handling: Glycoair Breezhaler Inhaler pack contains: one Glycoair Breezhaler inhaler; one or more blister cards, each containing 10 Glycoair Breezhaler capsules to be used in the inhaler.
1. Insert: Step 1a: Pull off cap.
Step 1b: Open inhaler.
Step 1c: Remove capsule: Separate one of the blisters from the blister card.
Peel open the blister and remove the capsule.
Do not push capsule through the foil.
Do not swallow the capsule.
Step 1d: Insert capsule: Never place a capsule directly into the mouthpiece.
Step 1e: Close inhaler.
2. Pierce and release: Step 2a: Pierce capsule once.
Hold the inhaler upright.
Pierce capsule by firmly pressing both side buttons at the same time.
The patient should hear a noise as the capsule is pierced.
Only pierce the capsule once.
Step 2b: Release side buttons.
3. Inhale deeply: Step 3a: Breathe out fully.
Do not blow into the inhaler.
Step 3b: Inhale medicine deeply.
Hold the inhaler.
Place the mouthpiece in the mouth and close the lips firmly around it.
Do not press the side buttons.
Breathe in quickly and as deep as possible.
During inhalation the patient will hear a whirring noise.
The patient may taste the medicine as inhaled.
Step 3c: Hold breath.
Hold breath for up to 5 seconds.
Check: Check if capsule is empty: Open the inhaler to see if any powder is left in the capsule.
If there is powder left in the capsule: Close the inhaler.
Repeat steps 3a to 3c.
Remove empty capsule: Put the empty capsule in the household waste.
Close the inhaler and replace the cap.
Important Information: Glycoair Breezhaler capsules must always be stored in the blister card and only removed immediately before use.
Do not push the capsule through the foil to remove it from the blister.
Do not swallow the capsule.
Do not use the Glycoair Breezhaler capsules with any other inhaler.
Do not use the Glycoair Breezhaler inhaler to take any other capsule medicine.
Never place the capsule into the mouth or the mouthpiece of the inhaler.
Do not press the side buttons more than once.
Do not blow into the mouthpiece.
Do not press the side buttons while inhaling through the mouthpiece.
Do not handle capsules with wet hands.
Never wash the inhaler with water.
Cleaning the inhaler: Wipe the mouthpiece inside and outside with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth to remove any powder residue. Keep the inhaler dry. Never wash the inhaler with water.
Disposing of the inhaler after use: Each inhaler should be disposed of after all capsules have been used. Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of medicines and inhalers that are no longer required.