Ventorlin Inhaler

You should not use this during pregnancy unless and until it has been prescribed by your doctor.

You must avoid the use of Ventorlin Metered-Dose Inhaler if you breastfeed your baby. Use this medicine only when it is clearly prescribed by your doctor.

Ventorlin Metered-Dose Inhaler does not influence your ability to drive. You can drive if you feel comfortable.

Alcohol is not known to interact with this medicine. However, if you consume alcohol too often, discuss it with your doctor.

Follow the given steps carefully to use Ventorlin Metered-Dose Inhaler-It is important to breathe as slowly as possible just before using your inhaler.Stand or sit upright when using your inhaler. Remove the mouthpiece cover. Check inside and outside to make sure that the mouthpiece is clean and free of loose objects.Shake the inhaler 4 or 5 times to ensure that any loose objects are removed and that the contents of the inhaler are evenly mixed.Hold the inhaler upright with your thumb on the base, below the mouthpiece. Breathe out as far as is comfortable. Place the mouthpiece in your mouth between your teeth. Close your lips around it. Do not bite.Breathe in through your mouth slowly and deeply. Just after starting to breathe in, press firmly down on the top of the canister to release a puff of medicine. Do this while still breathing in steadily and deeply.Hold your breath, take the inhaler from your mouth and your finger from the top of the inhaler and continue holding your breath for a few seconds or as long as is comfortable.Wait for about half a minute between taking each puff of medicine and then repeat steps 3 to 7.Afterwards, rinse your mouth with water and spit it out and/or brush your teeth. This may help to stop you from getting throat irritation and becoming hoarse.After use always replace the mouthpiece cover straight away to keep out dust. When the mouthpiece cover is fitted correctly it will ‘click’ into position. If it does not ‘click’ into place, turn the mouthpiece cover the other way round and try again.

Ventorlin Metered-Dose Inhaler is not at all addictive. It is an effective and useful medicine for people suffering from breathing difficulties due to asthma, allergic bronchitis and exercise induced shortness of breath.

No, Ventorlin Metered-Dose Inhaler does not contain any steroids, however, for the complete treatment of asthma your doctor may give you another maintenance inhaler or tablets containing steroid medicine.

Make sure you always keep Ventorlin Metered-Dose Inhaler with you.Get a new inhaler well in advance.Make sure you are using it in correct way.If you observe any worsening of symptoms or side effects, inform your doctor about it.Rinse your mouth, after 15 minutes of using an inhaler every time.Maintain good oral hygiene.