Onbrez Breezhaler

Onbrez Breezhaler Patient Counseling Information

indacaterol

Manufacturer:

Novartis Indonesia

Marketer:

Wellesta
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Full Prescribing Info
Patient Counseling Information
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF ONBREZ BREEZHALER INHALER: This part of the leaflet explains how to use and care for your ONBREZ BREEZHALER inhaler. Please read carefully and follow these instructions.
If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Please read the full Instructions for Use before using the Onbrez Breezhaler.
1. Insert: Step 1a: Pull off cap.
Step 1b: Open inhaler.
Step 1c: Remove capsule: Remove one capsule from the blister. Do not swallow the capsule.
Step 1d: Insert capsule: Never place a capsule directly into the mouthpiece.
Step 1e: Close inhaler.
2. Pierce and release:
Step 2a: Pierce capsule once: Hold the inhaler upright. Pierce capsule by firmly pressing both side buttons at the same time.
You should hear a noise as the capsule is pierced. Only pierce the capsule once.
Step 2b: Release side buttons.
3. Inhale deeply:
Step 3a: Breathe out fully: Do not blow into the inhaler.
Step 3b: Inhale medicine deeply: Place the mouthpiece in your mouth and close your lips firmly around it. Do not press the side buttons. Breathe in quickly and as deeply as you can. During inhalation you will hear a whirring noise. You may taste the medicine as you inhale.
Step 3c: Hold breath: Hold your breath for up to 5 seconds.
Check: Check capsule if empty.
Open the inhaler to see if any powder is left in the capsule. If there is powder left in the capsule: Close the inhaler. Repeat steps 3a to 3c.
Remove empty capsule. Put the empty capsule in your household waste. Close the inhaler and replace the cap.
Important Information: Onbrez Breezhaler capsules must always be stored in the blister card and only removed immediately before use.
Do not swallow the capsule.
Do not use the Onbrez Breezhaler capsules with any other inhaler.
Do not use the Onbrez Breezhaler inhaler to take any other capsule medicine.
Never place the capsule into your mouth or the mouthpiece of the inhaler.
Do not press the side buttons more than once.
Do not blow into the mouthpiece.
Do not press the side buttons while inhaling through the mouthpiece.
Do not handle capsules with wet hands.
Never wash your inhaler with water.
Your Onbrez Breezhaler Inhaler pack contains: One Onbrez Breezhaler inhaler; One or more blister cards, each containing either 6 or 10 Onbrez Breezhaler capsules to be used in the inhaler.
Cleaning the inhaler: Wipe the mouthpiece inside and outside with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth to remove any powder residue. Keep the inhaler dry. Never wash your inhaler with water.
Disposing of the inhaler after use: Each inhaler should be disposed of after all capsules have been used. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines and inhalers that are no longer required.
Frequently Asked Questions: Why didn't the inhaler make a noise when I inhaled?: The capsule may be stuck in the capsule chamber. If this happens, carefully loosen the capsule by tapping the base of the inhaler. Inhale the medicine again by repeating steps 3a to 3c.
What should I do if there is powder left inside the capsule?: You have not received enough of your medicine. Close the inhaler and repeat steps 3a to 3c.
I coughed after inhaling - does this matter?: This may happen. As long as the capsule is empty you have received enough of your medicine.
I felt small pieces of the capsule on my tongue - does this matter?: This can happen. It is not harmful. The chances of the capsule breaking into small pieces will be increased if the capsule is pierced more than once.
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