Pharmaceutical particulars : מידע רוקחי

6. PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS
6.1 List of Excipients

Lactose monohydrate (which contains milk proteins)

6.2 Incompatibilities
Not applicable

6.3 Shelf Life

The expiry date of the product is indicated on the packaging materials.
6.4 Special Precautions for Storage

Store in a dry place, below 30ºC.

The Diskus is sealed in a foil overwrap which should only be opened when it is to be used for the first time.
Once opened the foil overwrap should be discarded.
6.5 Nature and Contents of Container

The inhalation powder is contained in blisters held on a formed PVC coated base, with a peelable foil laminate lid. The strip is contained in a moulded plastic device. The plastic device is packaged within a foil overwrap. The plastic devices are available in cardboard containers, which hold a 1 x 60 dose Diskus.

6.6 Special precautions for disposal and other handling

The Diskus is sealed in a foil overwrap. The overwrap provides moisture protection and should only be opened when you are ready to use it for the first time. Once opened the foil overwrap should be discarded.
Any unused medicinal product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.

CLOSED:

When you take your Diskus out of its box and remove the foil overwrap, it will be in the closed position.


OPENED:

A new Diskus contains 60 doses of your medicine. The dose indicator tells you how many doses are left.



This Diskus contains 60 individually protected doses of your medicine, in powder form.
Each dose is accurately measured and hygienically protected. It requires no maintenance and no refilling.
The dose indicator on top of your Diskus tells you how many doses are left. Numbers 5 to 0 will appear in RED, to warn you when there are only a few doses left.

The Diskus is easy to use. When you need a dose, just follow the five simple steps illustrated: 1.   Open.
2.   Slide.
3.   Inhale.
4.   Close.
5.   Rinse.

How your Diskus works:

Sliding the lever of your Diskus opens a small hole in the mouthpiece and unwraps a dose, ready for you to inhale it. When you close the Diskus, the lever automatically moves back to its original position, ready for your next dose when you need it. The outer case protects your Diskus when it is not in use.

1. Open
To open your Diskus, hold the outer case in one hand and put the thumb of your other hand on the thumbgrip. Push your thumb away from you as far as it will go.



2. Slide
Hold your Diskus with the mouthpiece towards you. Slide the lever away from you, as far as it will go - until it clicks. Your Diskus is now ready to use. Every time the lever is pushed back, a dose is made available for inhaling. This is shown by the dose counter. Do not play with the lever as this releases doses which will be wasted.



3. Inhale
Before you start to inhale the dose, read through this section carefully.
Hold the Diskus away from your mouth. Breathe out as far as is comfortable. Remember - never breathe into your Diskus.
Put the mouthpiece to your lips. Breathe in steadily and deeply - through the Diskus, not through your nose.
Remove the Diskus from your mouth.
Hold your breath for about 10 seconds, or for as long as is comfortable.


Breathe out slowly.
You may not be able to taste or feel the powder on your tongue, even if you have used the Diskus correctly.

4. Close
To close your Diskus, put your thumb in the thumbgrip, and slide the thumbgrip back towards you, as far as it will go.
When you close the Diskus, it clicks shut. The lever automatically returns to its original position and is reset. Your Diskus is now ready for you to use again.



5. Rinse
Afterwards, rinse your mouth with water and spit it out.

If you have been instructed to take two inhalations you must close the Diskus and repeat stages 1 to 4.
REMEMBER:
• Keep your Diskus dry.
• Keep it closed when not in use.
• Never breathe into your Diskus.
• Only slide the lever when you are ready to take a dose.
• Do not exceed the stated dose.
• Keep out of reach of children.