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Size: 210x297mm Pages: 1 Colors: C M Y K (4 Colors) Native File: Indesign CS5 Windows Generated in: Acrobat Distiller 9.0 Cutterguide: No Printing Process: Offset GD: CK30353 1 2 • F it the two halves of the Volumatic device together. Line up the notch on one half with the slot on the other (these are marked with small arrows), then press the two halves firmly together. 5 3 • T ake off the mouthpiece cover from the inhaler and check inside and outside to make sure that the mouthpiece is clean and free of objects. • If the inhaler is new or has not been used for a week or more, point the mouthpiece away from you and release one or two puffs into the air. 6 • H old the device as shown. Breathe out as far as is comfortable and then... • S hake the inhaler 4 or 5 times to ensure that any loose objects are removed and that the contents of the inhaler are well mixed. 7 • P lace the mouthpiece in your mouth between your teeth. Close your lips firmly around the mouthpiece but do not bite it. • P ress down with yours finger(s) on the top of the inhaler to release one puff of medicine. Straight away take one deep steady breath or 5 normal breaths to make sure that the medicine goes into your lungs. • You do not need to take the Volumatic out of your mouth to breathe out. You should hear the mouthpiece valve ‘click’ or rattle as you breathe through it. If you do not hear it, tilt the Volumatic up slightly and try again. 4 • F it the inhaler firmly into the end of the Volumatic, opposite the mouthpiece. Check the mouthpiece of the Volumatic inside and outside to make sure that it is clean. 8 • H old your breath, take the Volumatic out of your mouth and your finger from the top of the inhaler. Continue holding your breath for a few seconds, or as long as comfortable. • Breathe out. • If you need to take more than one puff, remove the inhaler by tilting the top forward and repeat steps 3 to 9. Wait for around 30 seconds before taking each puff of medicine. • After use, remove the inhaler from the Volumatic. Replace the mouthpiece cover to keep out dust and fluff. How to use Seretide® Evohaler® with Volumatic Spacer Device Patient Leaflet For more patient information including animations on how to use inhalers, please visit www.Seretide.co.uk GSKEDC-UK-2012-3770_A4_D1.indd 1 UK/RESP/0252b/11 May 2012 5/18/2012 8:36:44 PM
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