What is Foxair accuhaler used for?

What is Foxair accuhaler used for?

This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema). It contains 2 medications: fluticasone and salmeterol.

What is the difference between evohaler and accuhaler?

You’ll find the ‘Evohaler’ performs just like a normal inhaler, whereas the ‘Accuhaler’ is a circular inhaler containing dry powder – you may find this easier to use, as you don’t have to synchronise your breathing with pressing the button.

How many doses are in accuhaler?

There are 60 doses of medication in the accuhaler. A dose counter on the side of the accuhaler will tell you how many doses you have left. The last 5 will show up red.

What is a accuhaler?

An accuhaler is a breath-activated device – this means that it will release a dose of medication when you inhale on the mouthpiece.

How often can I use Foxair?

Do not change your dose unless told to by your doctor. If you are breathless or wheezing more often than normal, tell your doctor. not sure ask your doctor or pharmacist. One inhalation (FOXAIR 50/500 Accuhaler) twice daily.

What is an accuhaler?

What type of inhaler is accuhaler?

Ventolin Accuhaler is a plastic inhaler device containing a foil strip with 60 regularly spaced blisters each containing a mixture of 200 micrograms of microfine salbutamol (as sulfate) and larger particle lactose.

How do I prime my accuhaler?

Checklist of steps

1. Check dose counter.
2. Open cover (use thumb grip)
3. Load dose: keep device horizontal while sliding lever until it clicks (Do not shake)
4. Breathe out gently (away from inhaler)
5. Place mouthpiece in mouth (without biting) and close lips to form a good seal. (
6. Breathe in steadily and deeply.

How do you clean accuhaler?

Cleaning: Wipe the mouthpiece of the Accuhaler® thoroughly once a week with a clean, dry, single- use tissue. Do not wash with water. If you need further help with your inhaler please contact your doctor, practice nurse, pharmacist or healthcare professional who gave you this leaflet.

Can a spacer be used with an accuhaler?

4. Insert the mouthpiece of the inhaler into the flat end of the Aerochamber® Spacer. 5. Breathe out as much as is comfortable.

How does an accuhaler work?

An accuhaler is a breath-activated device – this means that it will release a dose of medication when you inhale on the mouthpiece.

1. Doses of the medicine are preloaded in foil-covered blister packets inside the device.
2. There are 60 doses in each accuhaler; these can be counted with the dose counter on the device.