- Uses an aerosol solution to provide an accurate and consistent dose
- Designed with user safety and convenience in mind
- Lightweight, discreet and easy to use
What is Airomir Autohaler?
The Airomir Autohaler contains the active ingredient salbutamol, which is a bronchodilator. It’s used to treat asthma and to prevent it after exercise. It works by opening up the breathing tubes of the lungs to make breathing easier, in addition to reducing feelings of a tight chest, breathlessness and wheezing. This autohaler contains 200 doses.
How to use this product
Always use the Airomir Autohaler exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor / Chemist4U pharmacist has told you. If you’ve used CFC inhalers before, please be aware that this autohaler will have a different taste and feel. If this is a new autohaler or you haven’t used it for two weeks or more, you must test it before use. You can do this by shaking it and releasing four puffs into the air.
Do not use the dose release slide to take your medicine. The autohaler device will automatically release a dose when you begin to breathe from the mouthpiece. To use, take the cover off from the mouthpiece, by pulling down on the lip at the back. Shake the autohaler vigorously, then hold the device upright as shown in the patient information leaflet.
Push the lever up so that it stays up. Continue to hold your autohaler device upright, making sure that your hand is not blocking the air vent at the bottom of the device. Breathe out as far as you are comfortable and then immediately place the mouthpiece in your mouth and close your lips around it.
Breathe in slowly and deeply through the mouthpiece. Do not stop breathing in when you hear the slight click and feel the puff in your mouth as it’s important that you carry on breathing in after the puff is released. Hold your breath for 10 seconds and then breathe out slowly. The lever must be lowered to the down position immediately after each puff whilst holding the Autohaler device upright. If your doctor has prescribed more than one puff, repeat steps 2-6. After use, replace the cover on the mouthpiece.
For adults (including the elderly), to relieve symptoms such as wheezing and shortness of breath, take one or two puffs as needed. For asthma due to exercise, take two puffs before exercising. Do not take more than eight puffs in 24 hours.
Children (aged 4 to 11 years), to relieve symptoms such as wheezing and shortness of breath, take one puff. This may be increased to two puffs if necessary. For asthma due to exercise, take one puff before exercising. This may be increased to two puffs if necessary.
For chronic therapy, up to two puffs can be taken four times daily.
Children (aged 12 years and over) the dose is the same as adults. Children using this autohaler should be supervised by an adult and should use this autohaler only as advised by the doctor.
How to clean your Airomir Autohaler
For normal hygiene, the mouthpiece of your autohaler device should be cleaned weekly with a clean, dry tissue or cloth. Do not push a drying cloth or anything else into any part of the device as it may cause damage to its operating parts. Do not take the device apart.
How to tell when your Airomir Autohaler is empty
When the device is completely empty you will not feel or hear any propellant being discharged.
Is Airomir Autohaler suitable for children?
Yes, this autohaler is suitable for children aged 4 years and over. If you’re looking for an asthma treatment for a child under the age of 4, you must speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist for advice on alternative treatment options.
Is Airomir Autohaler suitable for pregnant and breastfeeding women?
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, you must ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist for advice before taking any new medicine.
Does salbutamol cause drowsiness?
Salbutomol can cause dizziness in some people. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medicine affects you.
When should this product not be used?
Airomir Autohaler may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not use this product if you are allergic to any of the ingredients. Airomir Autohaler should not be used to treat premature labour or threatened miscarriage, as inhaled salbutamol products are not suitable for this purpose.
Talk to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this medicine if you have any of the following:
- You are taking any other medicines
- You are having anaesthetic
- Thyroid problems
- Diabetes
- Serious heart disease
- You suffer from fast irregular heart rhythms
- You have acute severe asthma
- High blood pressure
- Have hypoxia (a lack of oxygen in the body)
- Have a history of heart disease or angina.
Are there any side effects?
Like all medicines, Airomir Autohaler may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness. Common side effects include:
- Feeling tense
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Mild tremor (shaking), especially of the hands
For more information on potential side effects, refer to the patient information leaflet. If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.
Storage information
Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.
Important information
This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or our pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or our pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.
Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.
Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.
Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.
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