EASYHALER Budesonide User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR EASYHALER
Easyhaler Budesonide is easy to use. Read through these
instructions first: they tell you what you should do
and what to look out for.
UNPACKING THE EASYHALER
The Easyhaler (Figure 1) comes in a laminate pouch to keep the
powder dry. Do not open the pouch until you are ready
to start using your Easyhaler.
A protective cover is optional. If you do not use the protective
cover, move on to section “Taking a dose from Easyhaler Budesonide”
(See Figures b).
Open the protective cover and insert the Easyhaler into it (Figure 2).
Make sure the dust cap covers the mouthpiece of the Easyhaler
(this stops the Easyhaler going off by accident).
If you are not using the Easyhaler immediately, close the protective cover.
TAKING A DOSE FROM EASYHALER BUDESONIDE
If you are also using a “reliever” inhaler, use it first.
Open the protective cover, if you are using it.
Remove the dust cap.
A. Shake
Shake the Easyhaler vigorously up and down three to five
times (Figure 3a or 3b), to allow proper
powder flow and a correct dose. After shaking,
hold the Easyhaler in the upright position.
B. Click
Press the Easyhaler once between your finger
and thumb until you hear a click (Figure 4a or 4b),
and let it click back again, to deliver powder into the
inhalation channel inside the mouthpiece. Keep holding the
Easyhaler in the upright position.
If you think that you have clicked the Easyhaler more
than once, see section NOTE! (Figure 6a or 6b).
Figure 2.
Dust cap
Protective
cover
Figure 1.
Inhaler
Mouthpiece
Dust cap
Protective
cover
Figure 1.
Inhaler
Mouthpiece
Figure 4a. Figure 4b.

EASYHALER Budesonide Specifications

General

Active Ingredient	Budesonide
Formulation	Dry powder inhaler
Indications	Asthma maintenance treatment
Administration Route	Inhalation
Storage Conditions	Store below 30°C, protect from moisture
Manufacturer	Orion Corporation
Dosage Strengths	100 mcg, 200 mcg, 400 mcg per dose

Summary

Unpacking the Easyhaler

Taking a Dose

Shake

Shake the Easyhaler vigorously up and down three to five times to allow proper powder flow and a correct dose.

Click

Press the Easyhaler once between finger and thumb until it clicks to deliver powder into the inhalation channel.

Inhale and Post-Inhalation

Inhale

Take a strong and deep breath through the Easyhaler, hold for at least 5 seconds, then breathe normally.

Rinse Mouth

Rinse your mouth and throat and spit out water to reduce the risk of fungal infection.

Handling Accidental Clicks

Note on Accidental Clicks

If clicked accidentally, tap mouthpiece to empty powder, then restart steps A, B, and C.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Cleaning the Mouthpiece

Clean the mouthpiece weekly with a clean dry cloth or tissue; do not use water or liquids.

Getting a New Easyhaler

Dose Counter

The dose counter shows remaining doses; replace the Easyhaler when it reaches 0.