Easyhaler

Drug Class:	Commonly Known As:	Category:
Administration PIL		Adult, Children

Easyhaler - What is it for

Easyhalers are inhaler devices that help deliver a specific amount of medication to your lungs.
They are used to deliver medications that are used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Both asthma and COPD affect the lungs which makes it harder for the person to breathe.
Easyhalers deliver a very small dose of the medication each time, thus you usually do not feel or taste anything after a dose.
Hence, it is important to use the Easyhaler correctly to get the full dosage and benefit from the medication.
This allows the medication to have a higher chance of reaching the small airways, which increases the effectiveness of the medication and helps reduce any side effects.

Each Easyhaler consists of a plastic device that contains dry powdered medication. It is activated by breath. This means that when you inhale, the Easyhaler automatically releases the medication.

Steps	Description
1	Hold the Easyhaler in one hand and remove the cover with the other hand.
2	Shake the Easyhaler up and down 3 to 5 times.
3	Hold the Easyhaler upright between your thumb and index finger.
4	Press down once on the coloured button with your index finger until you hear a ‘click’ sound.
5	Release your finger. The dose is now ready for use.
6	Breathe out normally away from the Easyhaler. Do not breathe into the Easyhaler.
7	Put the mouthpiece in your mouth and seal your lips around the mouthpiece.
8	Breathe in as steadily and deeply as you can until your lungs are full.
9	Remove the Easyhaler from your mouth and hold your breath for at least 5 seconds. Then, breathe out slowly away from the mouthpiece with your mouth.
10	If another dose is required, repeat steps 1 to 9 after 1 minute.
11	Replace the cover after use.
12	The last 20 doses will appear in red.
13	If your Easyhaler contains a steroid, please rinse your mouth with water after use to prevent oral fungal infection.

Wipe the outside of the mouthpiece regularly (once a week) with a dry tissue. Do not use water or liquids when you clean the mouthpiece.

Do not click the Easyhaler more than once. If you accidentally click the Easyhaler more than once, you need to empty the powder out by tapping the mouthpiece on a table or the palm of your hand before repeating from Step 2.
Do not blow into the Easyhaler or immerse it into water.