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Instructions for use: The following instructions for the 30 dose (30-day supply) ELLIPTA inhaler also apply to the 14 dose (14-day supply) ELLIPTA inhaler.
a) Prepare a dose: Open the cover when ready to inhale a dose. The inhaler should not be shaken.
Slide the cover down fully until a “click” is heard. The medicinal product is now ready to be inhaled.
The dose counter counts down by 1 to confirm. If the dose counter does not count down as the “click” is heard, the inhaler will not deliver a dose and should be taken back to a pharmacist for advice.
b) How to inhale the medicinal product: The inhaler should be held away from the mouth breathing out as far as is comfortable, but not breathing out into the inhaler.
The mouthpiece should be placed between the lips and the lips should then be closed firmly around it. The air vents should not be blocked with fingers during use.
Inhale with one long, steady, deep breath in. This breath should be held in for as long as possible (at least 3-4 seconds).
Remove the inhaler from the mouth.
Breathe out slowly and gently.
The medicinal product may not be tasted or felt, even when using the inhaler correctly.
The mouthpiece of the inhaler may be cleaned using a dry tissue before closing the cover.
c) Close the inhaler and rinse the mouth: Slide the cover upwards as far as it will go, to cover the mouthpiece.
Rinse the mouth with water after the patient have used the inhaler, do not swallow.
This will make it less likely to develop a sore mouth or throat as side effects.
For further instructions on handling the device, see Special precautions for disposal under Cautions for Usage.
