How to use a Spinhaler®*
- Wash and dry your hands well.
- Open the sachet and press out a Spincap® through the foil.
- Hold the Spinhaler® upright with the mouthpiece pointing downwards; then unscrew the body.
- Check that the propeller is on its spindle, and then firmly push a Spincap® (coloured end downwards) into the cup of the propeller. Make sure that the propeller spins easily and then screw the body tightly back onto the mouthpiece.
- Still holding the Spinhaler® upright, slide the outer sleeve as far down as it will go and then back up again. This pierces the Spincap® and makes the Spinhaler® ready for use.
- Make sure the mouthpiece and the body of the Spinhaler® are still tightly screwed together.
- Breathe out, put the mouthpiece in your mouth and close your lips around it so that they are right up against the lip of the Spinhaler®.
- Tilt your head well back and breathe in as deeply as you can.
- Hold your breath for as long as comfortable, then take the Spinhaler® out of your mouth and breathe out.
- Keep repeating this process until the Spincap® is empty. 2 or 3 breaths should be enough. It does not matter if a little powder is left.
- Take a drink of water should your throat become irritated afterwards.
How to look after the Spinhaler®
- Always keep your Spinhaler® in its container. This will make ensure that dirt cannot get into it.
- For best results, the parts of the Spinhaler® must be kept free from any powder residue. At least once a week, it is important that you brush off any powder left sticking to the propeller and wash all parts of the Spinhaler® in warm water. Make certain components of the Spinhaler® are completely dry before putting it back together.
*This information is intended to provide general instructions for the use of a Spinhaler®. If these instructions are different from those given by your doctor or pharmacist, check with your doctor or pharmacist to confirm how you should be using the product.