Frenolyn Patient Counseling Information

How to use FRENOLYN Miat-Haler: The FRENOLYN Miat-Haler inhaler is packed in an aluminium blister in the outer carton. You should not open the blister or remove the inhaler from it until you need to use the inhaler. Open the aluminium blister and discard it. The FRENOLYN Miat-Haler inhaler may rattle when you shake it, this does not mean anything is wrong; it is part of the mechanism. The inhaler is easy to use, provided you follow the instructions. Your doctor or pharmacist should have shown you how to use it but if you are unsure, you should ask him/her.
The Miat-Haler consists of two pieces, as shown: It is a light grey, except for the cap, which is dark brown.
STEP 1: Hold the Miat-Haler upright. Unscrew the inhaler by rotating anticlockwise, keeping the brown top in the upright position and remove it from the protective case.
Note: If the inhaler is not kept upright, a warning signal in the Inhaler will generate a rattling noise, reminding you to keep the Inhaler in the right position. If you hear the rattling noise repeat the operation keeping the Inhaler upright.
STEP 2: Be sure that the △ shaped notch on the body is aligned with the △ notch on the top.
If the notches are not aligned, turn the Inhaler until the notches are aligned.
Press the brown top and release. The dose is now ready for administration.
Note: At this stage the desired dosage of active is prepared for intake and ready for the next step (inhalation).
Attention: Proceed immediately to the next step. Do not interrupt the sequence at this stage.
STEP 3: Breathe out gently, before bringing the Inhaler to your mouth. Place the Inhaler mouthpiece between your lips (with the inhaler still kept in the upright position) and breathe in as deeply as possible. Remove the inhaler from your mouth and hold breath for a few seconds before breathing out.
You can repeat step 3 to be sure you have taken your entire dose.
Note: A subtle sweet taste of the powder inhaled can be felt, that confirms you have inhaled the dose. You may not notice any taste in your mouth when using FRENOLYN Miat Haler, but you will still have received the correct dose.
Attention: After taking your dose, you should rinse your mouth out with water, and/or clean your teeth. This will reduce the risk of you getting "thrush" (a yeast infection) in your mouth.
You should wipe the mouthpiece with a clean dry tissue after each use.
STEP 4: Place the inhaler in the protective case and screw closed rotating clockwise.
Notice: If you need to take another inhalation, you should repeat steps 1-4 again.
Attention: Always place the inhaler back in its protective case after every use; this is necessary for the preparation of the next dose.
Replacing your Frenolyn: As your inhaler becomes nearly empty, a red band will begin to appear in the small window on the right hand side of the device. When it is empty, after the labeled number of doses has been used, the red band will fill the window. The brown top will not depress, as it will lock to stop you using an empty inhaler.
You should see your doctor for a replacement prescription when you first see the red band appear.