Frequently asked questions for Respimat inhalers

Have I inserted the cartridge deep enough?¹

Did you accidentally turn the clear base before inserting the cartridge?

Open the cap, press the dose release button, then insert the cartridge.

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Are you replacing the cartridge?

The new cartridge will stick out more than the very first cartridge. Insert it until it clicks, then replace the clear base. Click here for the full instructions
Why can't I press the dose-release button?¹

Did you turn the clear base?
If not, turn the clear base in a continuous movement until it clicks (half a turn). Click here for full instructions

Does the does indicator on your cartidge display a white arrow on a red background?
Your cartidge isused up. Insert a new cartridge. Click here for full instructions
Why can't I turn or replace the clear base?¹

Did you turn the clear base already?
If the clear base has already been turned, follow steps "OPEN" and "PRESS" under "Daily Use". Click here for the full instructions

Is the clear base loose and does the dose indicator on your cartridge display a white arrow on a red background?
Your cartridge is used up. Insert a new cartridge. Click here for full instructions
How do I remove the cartridge after it is used up?¹
What if my RESPIMAT^® inhaler has been used up too quickly?¹

Did you spray in the air often to check whether the RESPIMAT^® is working?

Once you have prepared RESPIMAT^®, no test-spraying is required if used daily. Click here for the full instructions
Why won’t my RESPIMAT^® inhaler spray?¹

Did you insert a cartridge?

If not, insert a cartridge. Once your RESPIMAT^® is assembled, do not remove the clear base or the cartridge until the cartridge is used up. Click here for the full instructions

Did you repeat Turn, Open, Press less than three times after inserting the cartridge?

Repeat TURN, OPEN, PRESS three times after inserting the cartridge as shown in the steps 4 to 6 under “Prepare for use”. Click here for the full instructions

Does the dose indicator on your cartridge display a white arrow on a red background?

Your cartridge is used up. Insert a new cartridge. Click here for the full instructions
Why does my RESPIMAT^® inhaler spray automatically?¹

Was the cap open when you turned the clear base?

Close the cap, then turn the clear base. Click here for the full instructions

Did you press the dose-release button when turning the clear base?

Close the cap, so the dose-release button is covered, then turn the clear base. Click here for the full instructions

Did you stop when turning the clear base before it clicked?

Turn the clear base in a continuous movement until it clicks (half a turn). Click here for the full instructions

Was the cap open when you replaced the cartridge?

Close the cap, then replace the cartridge. Click here for the full instructions

1: Placebo RESPIMAT® Instructions for use. October 2018.
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First preparation¹

What to do when you receive a new RESPIMAT^® inhaler

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Daily use¹

Three main steps for using your RESPIMAT^® inhaler

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Replacing your cartridge¹

What to do when your cartridge is used up

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