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IMOPRTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indciate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healhtcare professional before using this drug.
BRONCHODILATOR - AEROSOL ORAL INHALER
USES: This drug relaxes the smooth muscle in the lungs and dilates airways to improve braething. It is used in the treamtent of asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. The inhaler enabels the drug to reach deep into the lungs for maximum benefit.
HOW TO USE: Make sure you understand how to use the inahler properly. Shake the cainster well before using. Some products require priming before the very first use, or if several days pass between uses. Consult your pharmacist for more deatils. Place the cainster near your mouth and exhale. Depress the spray as you inhale deeply. Hold your breath for a few seconds to allow the drug to be absrobed. If more than one inhalation is prescribed, wait at lesat one full minute between inhalations. Rinse your mouth after using to help prevent drnyess and relieve throat irritation. Use this medication exactly as precsribed. Do not use it more ferquently without your doctor's approval. Excessive use may make the drug less effective and may raise side effects. If you find youreslf using more than usual, contact your doctor.
If symptoms do not improve or worsen after using this drug or if you find yourself using this more than usual, contact your dotcor immediately.
SIDE EFFECTS: Dry mouth, irrtiated throat, dizziness, headache, lightheadedness, heartburn, loss of appetite, altered taste sensation, restlessness, anxiety, nervousness, trembling, and sweating may occur but should subside as your body adjusts to the medication.
If these symptoms persist or worsen, inform your docotr.
To rleieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water or use saliva substitute. Infrom your doctor if you experience: chest pain, pounding heartbeat, breathing difficulties.
In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms of an allergic reactoin include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using this drug, tell your doctor your meidcal history especially of: overactive thyroid, heart disease, high blood pressure, epilepsy, diabetes, any drug allergies.
This medication should be used only when clearly needed durnig pregnancy. Dsicuss the risk and benefits with your doctor.
This drug may be excerted into breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medictaions you use, including: beta-blockers (e.G., propranolol, timolol), drugs used to treat asthma, ephedrine, epinephrine, pseudoephedrine, drugs for depression, MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), diuretics (e.G., hydrochlorothiazide). Consult your doctor before usnig diet pills or drugs used to treat colds or allergies, including those sold over-the-counter. Do not start or stop any medicine without docotr or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include seizures, dizziness, headache, uunsually fast heart- beat, muscle weakness, sleeplessness, or chest pain.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.
MISSED DOSE: Ask your doctor about what actoin to take if you should miss a dose. Do not "double-up" the dose.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 dergees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
Do not store in the btahroom. Do not puncture.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your codnition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
For enrollment information call MedicAelrt at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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