Ventolin Inhaler

Directions

How should I use Ventolin?

Ventolin Evohaler:

To use a Ventolin inhaler prime the blue inhaler prior to use. Remove the mouthpiece cap and shake the inhaler well so that the contents of the Ventolin inhaler are evenly mixed. If you are using it for the first time or after 5 days or more, spray it away from you once.

• Hold the inhaler with your index finger on top and your thumb at the bottom, below the mouthpiece.
• Breathe out as far as possible, and then place the mouthpiece in your mouth between your teeth.
• Begin to breathe in slowly and deeply as you release the spray into your mouth by pressing on top of the canister.
• Hold your breath and remove the blue inhaler from your mouth. Continue holding your breath for anywhere up to 10 seconds.
• Breathe out slowly for as long as you can.
• If you are repeating for a second puff, wait about half a minute before taking another dose.
• Replace the cap of your blue inhaler immediately, rinse your mouth, and brush your teeth.

If you do not use your inhaler for more than 5 days or drop it, you will be required to prime it again as you did the first time it was used.

Ventolin Accuhaler:

To open the Ventolin Accuhaler, hold the outer case in your one hand. Put the thumb of the other hand on the thumb grip and push your thumb away from you. You will hear a click. This is the indication that the small hole in the mouthpiece is open.

• Hold your inhaler upright in your dominant hand with the mouthpiece towards you. Slide the lever away from you. You will hear a click indicating a dose of your medicine is placed in the mouthpiece.
• Breathe out as much as possible before putting the mouthpiece to your lips.
• Breathe in slowly and deeply with your mouth and not your nose.
• Remove the salbutamol inhaler, hold your breath for about 10 seconds, and breathe out slowly.

If you have any further questions on the inhaler technique, ask your doctor or pharmacist and follow the instructions carefully.

What dose of Ventolin should I choose?

There is only a certain number of doses of Ventolin inhalers you should take within a 24-hour period.

Ventolin Evohaler:

For Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age

To relieve asthma: 1 or 2 puffs

To prevent asthma: 2 puffs 10 to 15 minutes before exercise or potential exposure to a trigger

For regular treatment: 2 puffs up to 4 times a day

Maximum dose: 8 puffs in 24 hours

For children under 12 years of age

To relieve asthma: 1 puff (2 puffs only if needed)

To prevent asthma: 1 puffs 10 to 15 minutes before exercise or potential exposure to a trigger (2 puffs only if needed)

For regular treatment: 2 puffs up to 4 times a day

Maximum dose: 8 puffs in 24 hours

Ventolin Accuhaler:

For Adults and children aged 4 years and over

To relieve asthma: 1 inhalation

To prevent asthma: 1 inhalation 10 to 15 minutes before exercise or potential exposure to a trigger

Maximum dose: 1 inhalation, 4 times in 24 hours

Do not use the asthma inhalers more than the prescribed dosage. Inform your doctor if the ventolin asthma inhalers are not working, as it may indicate that your chest problem may be getting worse and require a different medicine. Do not stop taking the asthma inhalers without consulting your GP. If you have any further questions, talk to your doctor, asthma nurse, or pharmacist at Click Pharmacy.