Cleaning Your Inhaler

Keeping your plastic mouthpiece clean is extremely important to prevent medication build-up and blockage. Mouthpiece should be washed at least once a week.

1. To clean, remove canister and cap from mouthpiece
Set the canister and cap aside.

Important: Never wash or immerse canister in water.

2. Wash mouthpiece only
Hold mouthpiece under warm running water for 30 seconds.

Tip: Run water through both top and bottom.

3. Dry thoroughly
Shake off excess water and allow to air-dry overnight.

Tip: Medication blockage is less likely if the mouthpiece dries fully.

4. Replace canister and cap
When the mouthpiece is dry, reassemble your inhaler.

Additional Tips

If little or no medication is coming out of mouthpiece

Mouthpiece may be blocked
Wash and air dry (Steps 1-4)

If you need to use your inhaler before it is completely dry

Shake off excess water
Replace canister
Test spray twice into the air away from face
Take dose as prescribed
Rewash and air dry (Steps 1-4)

Use PROVENTIL® HFA only with the mouthpiece supplied

Do not use a different mouthpiece with PROVENTIL® HFA
Do not use the mouthpiece for any other medications

PROVENTIL® HFA Inhalation Aerosol is indicated in adults and children 4 years of age and older for the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm with reversible obstructive airway disease and for the prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm.

Albuterol (CFC) Inhalation Aerosol is indicated in patients 12 years of age and older for the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm with reversible obstructive airway disease and for the prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm.

Important Safety Information
If your symptoms become significantly worse when you use PROVENTIL® HFA or Albuterol (CFC) Inhalation Aerosols, contact your doctor immediately because this reaction can be life threatening. Worsening symptoms often occur with the first use of a new canister.

What to tell your doctor before using PROVENTIL® HFA or Albuterol (CFC) Inhalation Aerosols: If you have a heart, blood, or seizure disorder, high blood pressure, diabetes, or an overactive thyroid, be sure to tell your doctor. Also make sure your doctor knows all medications you are taking — especially heart medications and drugs that treat depression — because some medications may interfere with how well your asthma medications work.

Side effects with PROVENTIL® HFA and Albuterol (CFC) Inhalation Aerosols are similar: In a clinical study, side effects associated with PROVENTIL® HFA and Albuterol (CFC) Inhalation Aerosols were similar and included infection of the ears, nose, and throat, runny nose, nausea, tremor, and nervousness. Rapid heart beat, vomiting, chest pain, and palpitation occurred more frequently with PROVENTIL® HFA.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.
Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

For additional important product information, see The PROVENTIL® HFA Package Insert.
For additional important product information on the Warrick inhaler, see The Albuterol Package Insert.

Note: The information on this site is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. If you have any questions about your treatment or medical condition, please consult your doctor or other qualified health care provider.

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