INTAL® INHALER

sodium cromoglycate

Intal Inhaler is a metered dose pressurised aerosol delivering 112 inhalations each containing 5mg sodium cromoglycate. The inactive ingredients are: sorbitan trioleate and propellants 12 and 114.

Manufactured by Fisons plc, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, CW4 8BE or 3M Health Care Ltd, Loughborough LE11 1EP for the Product Licence holder: Fisons plc Pharmaceutical Division, Coleorton Hall, Leicestershire, LE67 8GP

Things to remember about your medicine

  • The medicine in Intal Inhaler works deep in the air passages of the lungs to help prevent asthma. It helps to reduce the number of your attacks of breathlessness or wheezing.

Before taking your medicine

Tell your doctor if:

  • you know that you are allergic to this type of medicine or any of the ingredients in it. The ingredients are listed at the start of this leaflet,
  • you are pregnant, or think you may become pregnant, or are breast feeding a baby

When to take your medicine

  • Use your Intal Inhaler as your doctor has told you to. Usually this will be 4 times a day Meal times may help you to remember.
  • If you forget to take a dose, take one puff as soon as you remember Then go on as before.
  • Your doctor may suggest you take an extra dose of Intal Inhaler before any activity which may set off an attack, for example exercise.
  • If you have not used Intal Inhaler before you may find you need to take it for several days before you start to get better. You may need to take it for several weeks for it to have its best effect. To prevent attacks, you need to take it every day, even when you feel well.
  • Intal Inhaler will not relieve your symptoms once an attack of wheezing or breathlessness has started. You may have been given a reliever medicine to help with this.
  • Don't stop your treatment or reduce the dosage without telling your doctor
  • Full instructions on how to use Intal Inhaler are given overleaf.
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    After taking your medicine

    • Some people find their throat feels dry after using Intal Inhaler. Drinking a small glass of water afterwards may be helpful.
    • As with all other inhaled medicines, this medicine may cause coughing or wheezing, but this is usually mild and does not last long. In extremely rare cases this medicine may make people who are sensitive to it very breathless or give them a bad attack of wheezing or coughing If you get any of these more severe effects, contact your doctor straightaway Your doctor may decide to stop your treatment with Intal Inhaler
    • If your asthma seems to be getting worse, tell your doctor.

    Looking after your Intal Inhaler

    • Keep your medicine out of the reach of children.
    • Your Intal Inhaler should be stored in a cool dry place, but not in the fridge or bathroom. Protect it from frost and sunlight.
  • Do not use this medicine after the expiry date. This is marked on the metal canister label and carton after the letters 'EXP'. Return any unused Inhalers to your pharmacist.
  • Warning: The metal canister is pressurised. Do not puncture or burn it even when empty

    • REMEMBER: This medicine is for you only. Only a doctor can prescribe it for you. Never give it to someone else.

    INTAL and FISONS are Registered Trade Marks of Fisons plc.

    How to use Intal Inhaler

     

     

    1. Remove the mouthpiece cover and check that the mouthpiece is clean.
    2. Shake the Inhaler well (at least 5 times). If the Inhaler has not been used for more than 2 days or if you are using it for the first time, release one puff into the air.

    1. Holding the Inhaler well away from your mouth, breathe out as far as is comfortable. To avoid condensation and blockage of the spray, DO NOT breathe out through the Inhaler.

     

     

     

     

    1. Holding the Inhaler as shown, place it in your mouth and close your lips around it.

    2. Start to breathe in SLOWLY and deeply through your mouth, then immediately press the metal canister down firmly whilst continuing to breathe in.

     

     

     

     

     

    1. Remove the Inhaler from your mouth and hold your breath for about 10 seconds, or as long as is comfortable, then breathe out slowly.
    2. Wait for about 1 minute before repeating steps 2 to 6 once more.
    3. After use always replace the mouthpiece cover to keep out dust and fluff.

    Check your technique in front of a mirror, or with a pharmacist or doctor from time to time. If you see a mist escaping from your mouth or around the sides of the canister you may not have your lips closed properly around the mouthpiece or you may not have started breathing in before pressing the canister. Next time try to ensure all the mist is breathed in

    Adults should supervise the use of Intal Inhaler in small children.

    Cleaning Instructions

     

     

     

    It is very important to keep the plastic body of the Inhaler clean to prevent the build-up of spare powder. It should be cleaned at least twice a week. No harm will come from washing the plastic body every day

    1. Remove the metal canister and mouthpiece cover, and put them in a safe place.
    2. Wash the plastic body of the Inhaler thoroughly in hand hot water from both ends.

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    3. Shake off excess water and leave to dry in a clean warm place for a few hours, before replacing the metal canister and mouthpiece cover.