Important Remarks - Vapormed VOLCANO MEDIC Instructions For Use Manual

4. IMPORTANT REMARKS

The VOLCANO MEDIC Va-
porization System ensures
the highly effective, safe, and
fast-acting application of cannabi-
noids. The patient must undergo a
medical examination before the be-
ginning of treatment.
The VOLCANO MEDIC Vaporiza-
tion System is not intended for use
in children and youth under age 18.
Adults may use the device following
the Instructions for Use or physician's
instructions.
The device is not to be used, if
the user has respiratory tract
or lung conditions. Depending
on the density, the vapor could irritate
respiratory tracts or lungs, which can
lead to coughing.
The application and inhalation is
described in Chapters 6.4. and 7.4.
"Inhalation from the Valve Balloon",
pages 25 and 33.
The Valve Balloon with
Mouthpiece is intended for
only one user and may not be
shared among patients. The Valve
Balloon can be re-used several times,
but only by one person (see Chapter
9. "Hygiene", page 38).
A new Valve Balloon with Mouthpiece
may be used for a maximum of 2
weeks.
At a certain dosage, cannabis
can have a psychotropic
(mind-altering) effect.
There is thus a potential for abuse,
which governments in nearly all coun-
tries of the world counteract with cor-
responding laws.
Use only medicinal hemp flowers
(cannabis flos) prescribed by your
physician and purchased from a phar-
macy. Otherwise you may be at risk of
breaking the law.
In case of doubt, ask your physician,
pharmacist, or the responsible au-
thorities about the current laws at your
place of residence.
Dronabinol is the international non-
proprietary name for Delta-9-tetrahy-
drocannabinol (THC) which is known
as the most effective cannabinoid for
medical use.
Cannabinoids vaporize at tempera-
tures over 180°C (356°F) and then
form an aerosol with an average drop-
let size (MMAD) of 0.64 µm (microm-
eter) that can be inhaled and respired.
The droplets are absorbed in the al-
veoli and enter the bloodstream (sys-
temic absorption).
When cannabinoids are inhaled, the
onset of the effect takes approx. 1-2
min. and the effects last for 2-4 hours.
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4. IMPORTANT REMARKS
For application, a distinction must be
made between the vaporization of
dronabinol (THC) dissolved in alcohol
and the vaporization of cannabinoids
from hemp flowers (cannabis flos).
Our Service Centre is availa-
ble to answer your questions
and receive your comments
and suggestion concerning the VOL-
CANO MEDIC Vaporization System.
If questions occur about the medical
use of cannabinoids or cannnabis
please contact your doctor, pharma-
cist or manufacturer of medical hemp
flowers (Cannabis flos).
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