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How to prepare your RESPIMAT® inhaler for first use

Your RESPIMAT® inhaler must be prepared before you can use it 1

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Simple, easy to learn steps: 1

Follow the below steps to prepare your RESPIMAT® inhaler: 1

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1. Remove clear base

  • Keep the cap closed

  • Press the grey safety catch on the side of the RESPIMAT® inhaler while firmly pulling off the clear base with your other hand

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2. Insert cartridge

  • Insert the narrow end of the cartridge into the inhaler

  • Place the inhaler on a firm surface and push down firmly until it clicks into place

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3. Replace clear base

  • Put the clear base back into place until it clicks

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Steps for activation

Turn

  • Keep the cap closed

  • Turn the clear base in the direction of the arrows on the label until it clicks (half a turn)

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Open

  • Open the cap until it snaps fully open

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Press

  • Point the inhaler towards the ground

  • Press the dose release button

  • Close the cap 
    Repeat the Turn – Open – Press  until a cloud is visible, then repeat 3 more times

  • Your inhaler is now ready to use 

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References

  1. SPIOLTO® RESPIMAT® Product monograph

  2. Dalby RN, et al. Med Devices (Auckl). 2011;4:145-155.

  3. Dalby R, et al. Int J Pharm. 2004;283(1-2):1-9.

  4. Ciciliani AM, et al. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2017;12:1565-1577.