Boehringer Ingelheim HandiHaler Instructions For Use

HandiHaler®

Instructions for Use

The HandiHaler is an inhalation device especially designed to enable patients to inhale the medication

contained in SPIRIVA capsules.

The HandiHaler must not be used to take any other medication.

Handling Instructions

HANDIHALER IFU -12

Remember to carefully follow your doctor's instructions

for using SPIRIVA.

After first use, you can use your HandiHaler for up to one

year to take your medication.

1. Dust cap

2. Mouthpiece

3. Base

4. Piercing button

5. Centre chamber

To release the dust cap press the piercing button completely in

and let go.

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Page 1 HandiHaler® abcd Instructions for Use The HandiHaler is an inhalation device especially designed to enable patients to inhale the medication contained in SPIRIVA capsules. The HandiHaler must not be used to take any other medication. Handling Instructions Remember to carefully follow your doctor’s instructions for using SPIRIVA.
Page 2 Close the mouthpiece firmly until you hear a click, leaving the dust cap open. Hold the HandiHaler device with the mouthpiece upwards and press the piercing button completely in only once, and release. This makes holes in the capsule and allows the medication to be released when you breathe in.
Page 3 Breathe in until your lungs are full; then hold your breath as long as comfortable and at the same time take the HandiHaler out of your mouth. Resume normal breathing.
Page 4 Remove capsule. SPIRIVA capsules contain only a small amount of powder so that the capsule is only partially filled. Shelf life After first use, you can use your HandiHaler for up to one year to take your medication. HANDIHALER IFU -12...
Page 5 Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG D-55216 Ingelheim am Rhein Germany CE 0123 This Instructions for Use was prepared in June 2021 ® HandiHaler is a registered trademark of Boehringer Ingelheim © Boehringer Ingelheim Pty Limited 2021 HANDIHALER IFU -12...