Asmol CFC Free Inhaler 100mcg with Dose Counter – 200 doses

What Asmol inhaler is used for

• Asmol inhaler is used to help treat the symptoms of:
• asthma
• bronchitis
• emphysema
• other breathing problems.
• In people who have difficulty breathing during exercise, Asmol inhaler may also be used before exercise to keep the air passages open.
• Asmol inhaler belongs to a group of medicines called bronchodilators or beta-2 agonists. Asmol is inhaled into the lungs and works rapidly to open up the air passages in your lungs. Asmol inhaler gives fast relief from your chest symptoms and so is often called a “reliever” medicine.

Asmol inhaler helps to control your condition but does not cure it.

Your doctor may have prescribed Asmol inhaler for another reason. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why Asmol inhaler has been prescribed for you.

There is no evidence that Asmol inhaler is addictive.

How much to use

The usual dose is one or two puffs every four hours if needed. Your doctor may advise you to take a different dose. This depends on your condition and whether or not you are taking any other medicine.

Elderly patients may need smaller doses.

If you have an Asthma Action Plan that you have agreed with your doctor, follow it closely at all times.

Follow all directions given to you by your doctor and pharmacist carefully.

How to use Asmol inhaler

Instructions on how to use Asmol inhaler are included in the pack.

Read these instructions carefully before using Asmol inhaler.
Children may require adult supervision when using their Asmol inhaler.

If your Asmol inhaler is new, or if you have not used it for one week or more, spray one puff into the air before using it.

This will ensure that your inhaler will work properly.

If your Asmol inhaler becomes very cold, remove the metal can from the plastic holder and warm it in your hands for a few minutes before using the inhaler.

Asmol inhaler may not work properly when it is cold.

If you have trouble using your Asmol inhaler, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

You may find using a spacer device with your Asmol inhaler helpful.

To use a spacer device, fit your Asmol inhaler into the spacer, spray one puff of Asmol into the spacer and then slowly breathe in as far as possible. Hold your breath for as long as comfortable, before breathing out slowly. Repeat this for each puff of your Asmol inhaler.

Most people will benefit from the use of a spacer device with their Asmol inhaler.

Use of a spacer will help more of the drug to reach your lungs and reduce the amount of drug deposited in the mouth and back of the throat. This will help to lessen your chance of getting local side effects such as mouth and throat irritation and hoarse voice.

Your pharmacist can help you with more information about spacer devices.

If you forget to use Asmol inhaler

If you are using this medicine regularly and you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember.

Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose you missed.

If you are not sure what to do, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

If you have any questions about this, check with your doctor or pharmacist.

If you use too much Asmol (overdose)

Immediately telephone your doctor, or the Poisons Information Centre (telephone 13 11 26), or go to Accident and Emergency at the nearest hospital, if you think you or anyone else may have taken too much Asmol inhaler. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.

You may need urgent medical attention.

If you take too many puffs of your Asmol inhaler, you may have a fast heart beat, feel shaky or have a headache. These symptoms are usually mild side effects of using Asmol inhaler. However, if they are severe or do not go away, it may be that you have used too much Asmol.

Ingredients

The active ingredient in Asmol inhaler is salbutamol (sulfate). Each puff contains 100 micrograms of salbutamol.

Asmol inhaler also contains HFA-134a as the propellant. Asmol inhaler has no other additives.

Asmol inhaler is CFC-free.