Using Your Inhaler - DEMO
IMPORTANT: When using PROVENTIL® HFA, you may notice a slightly different taste or feel than you are used to compared with traditional CFC inhalers.
1. Shake Well
Shake the inhaler well before each use.
Tip: After shaking, make sure canister is firmly inserted into plastic mouthpiece.
Important: Your inhaler contains 200 full sprays. After that, the amount of medicine you get may vary. Keep track and throw canister out after 200 sprays.
2. Remove Cap
Be sure mouthpiece is clear.
Tip: Check to make sure no dust or lint is in mouthpiece.
3. Test inhaler before using first
time
Spray inhaler 4 times into the air—away from your
face.
Tip: Re-prime your inhaler if you haven't used it in 2 weeks.
4. Breathe out fully
Exhale through your mouth, releasing as much air as
possible.
5. Hold upright
Place the mouthpiece into your mouth and close lips tightly.
6. Breathe in and press down
slowly
Deeply inhale through your mouth as you release the
medication.
Tip: Press the top of the canister all the way down.
7. Hold breath
Hold breath for as long as possible—up to 10
seconds.
Tip: Take your finger off the canister and remove the inhaler from your mouth before breathing out.
8. Repeat if prescribed
If your doctor prescribed additional puffs
- Wait 1 minute
- Shake inhaler
- Repeat steps 4 through 7
9. Replace cap and care for your
inhaler
Be sure to clean your inhaler weekly to prevent medication
blockage.
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.
Available by prescription only.
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.
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