Please read this leaflet carefully BEFORE you take your medicine. This leaflet provides a summary of the information available on your medicine. If you have any questions about this medicine, please ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Make sure that this inhaler is suitable for you
(see Before using your inhaler).
What is your medicine?
Salbutamol Spacehaler is an inhaler containing 100 micrograms of salbutamol in each puff. It also contains oleic acid, dichlorodifluoromethane and trichlorofluoromethane
Remember
This medicine is for YOU. Only a doctor can prescribe it for you. Never give it to someone else. It may harm them even if they seem to have the same symptoms as you have.
How your medicine works
Salbutamol is one of a group of medicines known as beta-agonists. These work by opening up the bronchioles (the airways in the lungs) and this helps to relieve asthma attacks. This type of medicine is known as a ‘RELIEVER’, as it is used to provide relief during asthma attacks or when you feel wheezy. If you are needing to use your reliever more than your doctor has recommended, tell your doctor. You may need to be given another type of treatment as well as your reliever.
Who makes it?
Salbutamol Spacehaler is made for Evans Medical Limited by Medevale Pharmaservices, Vale of Bardsley, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL7 9RR.
Important points to note before taking your medicine
- Are you allergic to salbutamol, oleic acid, dichlorodifluoromethane or trichlorofluoromethane?
- Are you pregnant
- Are you likely to become pregnant?
- Are you breast-feeding a baby?
- Do you suffer from thyroid problems, diabetes, serious heart disease or high blood pressure?
- Has a doctor prescribed other medicines for you?
If the answer to any of these questions is YES, tell your doctor (or pharmacist) before taking this medicine.
How to take your medicine
The usual dose for Salbutamol Spacehaler
is as follows:
Adults:
To treat an asthma attack: One or two puffs as a single dose. To prevent asthmatic attacks caused by exercise: Two puffs taken before exercise.
Children:
To treat an asthma attack or prevent attacks caused by exercise: One puff in a single dose.
Sometimes your doctor may prescribe Salbutamol Spacehaler to help prevent asthma attacks. In this case the dose for adults is two puffs, three or four times a day. For children this should be one puff, three or four times a day.
However, all patients are different and your doctor may have prescribed more or less for you. Detailed instructions on how to use your Salbutamol Spacehaler are given below. Please read these instructions carefully before using your inhaler.
Instructions for the use of your Salbutamol Spacehaler
Before using your inhaler, please read this leaflet carefully, and follow the instructions.
Children
Children may need help in the use of Salbutamol Spacehaler and may need adult guidance to breathe in at the same time as the inhaler is fired.
Before use
If you have difficulty in working the aerosol with one hand as shown in the diagram, use both hands. With all aerosols it is wise to test fire the inhaler before using it for the first time for a while.
Cleaning
To clean, remove the aerosol can and rinse the plastic container in warm water. Dry, then replace the aerosol can. This should be done once a week.
Contents
Salbutamol Spacehaler contains at least 200 puffs.
You will find further information about this medicine overleaf.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USE OF YOUR SALBUTAMOL SPACEHALER
Before using your inhaler, please read this leaflet carefully and follow the instructions.
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How to use your inhaler |
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- Remove the cap from the inhaler mouthpiece. Make sure the mouthpiece is clean and clear of fluff and dirt.
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Hold the inhaler upright, with your thumb on the base and your first finger on the top of the can. Now shake the inhaler up and down a few times. |
Breathe out fully to empty the lungs and then place the mouthpiece firmly between your lips. |
Now breathe in slowly and deeply. At the same time press the aerosol can with your first finger to fire the aerosol and release the medicine. |
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Remove the inhaler from your mouth and hold your breath for 10 seconds, or as long as possible. Breathe out slowly. |
If more than one puff is required, wait at least one minute and repeat procedure from step 2. Replace the cap. |
Your inhaler should be cleaned regularly usually at least once a week. To clean, remove the metal canister from the plastic body and remove the plastic cap from the mouthpiece. Rinse the plastic body and the mouthpiece cap in warm water. Dry thoroughly then replace the canister and mouthpiece cap. Avoid excessive heat. Do not put the metal canister into water.
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Important Do not rush steps 3 and 4. It is important that you start to breathe in as slowly as possible just before operating your inhaler. Practice in the mirror for the first few times. If you see a mist coming from the top of the inhaler or the sides of your mouth you should start again from step 2. |