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
1. Remove clear base
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Keep the cap closed
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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
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Insert the narrow end of the cartridge into the inhaler
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Place the inhaler on a firm surface and push down firmly until it clicks into place
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3. Replace clear base
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Put the clear base back into place until it clicks
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Steps for activation
Turn
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Keep the cap closed
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Turn the clear base in the direction of the arrows on the label until it clicks (half a turn)
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Open
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Open the cap until it snaps fully open
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Press
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Point the inhaler towards the ground
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Press the dose release button
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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
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SPIOLTO® RESPIMAT® Product monograph
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Dalby RN, et al. Med Devices (Auckl). 2011;4:145-155.
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Dalby R, et al. Int J Pharm. 2004;283(1-2):1-9.
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Ciciliani AM, et al. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2017;12:1565-1577.