ONBREZ BREEZHALER 150 micrograms INHALATION POWDER (HARD CAPSULE)
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Introduction
Package Leaflet: Information for the User
Onbrez Breezhaler150micrograms inhalation powder (hard capsule)
Onbrez Breezhaler 300microgramsinhalation powder (hard capsule)
indacaterol
Read the entire package leaflet carefully before starting to use this medication, as it contains important information for you.
- Keep this package leaflet, as you may need to read it again.
- If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
- This medication has been prescribed to you only, and you should not give it to others, even if they have the same symptoms as you, as it may harm them.
- If you experience side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are side effects not listed in this package leaflet. See section 4.
Contents of the Package Leaflet
- What Onbrez Breezhaler is and what it is used for
- What you need to know before starting to use Onbrez Breezhaler
- How to use Onbrez Breezhaler
- Possible side effects
- Storage of Onbrez Breezhaler
- Package contents and additional information
1. What Onbrez Breezhaler is and what it is used for
What Onbrez Breezhaler is
Onbrez Breezhaler contains the active substance indacaterol, which belongs to a group of medications called bronchodilators. When inhaled, it relaxes the muscles of the walls of the small airways in the lungs. This helps to open up the airways, making it easier to breathe in and out.
What Onbrez Breezhaler is used for
Onbrez Breezhaler is used to facilitate breathing in adult patients who have difficulty breathing due to a lung disease called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In COPD, the muscles surrounding the airways contract, making breathing difficult. This medication relaxes these muscles in the lungs, making it easier to breathe in and out.
2. What you need to know before starting to use Onbrez Breezhaler
Do not use Onbrez Breezhaler
- if you are allergic to indacaterol or any of the other components of this medication (listed in section 6).
Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to use Onbrez Breezhaler
- if you have asthma (in this case, you should not use Onbrez Breezhaler).
- if you have heart problems.
- if you have epilepsy.
- if you have thyroid gland problems (thyrotoxicosis).
- if you have diabetes.
During treatment with Onbrez Breezhaler,
- Stop using the medication and inform your doctor immediatelyif you notice chest tightness, coughing, wheezing, or difficulty breathing immediately after using the medication. These may be signs of a condition called bronchospasm.
- Inform your doctor immediatelyif your COPD symptoms (difficulty breathing, wheezing, coughing) do not improve or worsen.
Children and adolescents
Onbrez Breezhaler should notbe administered to childrenor adolescents under 18years of age.
Other medications and Onbrez Breezhaler
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used, or may need to use any other medication.
Especially, inform your doctor if you are using:
- medications for respiratory problems that are similar to Onbrez Breezhaler (i.e., medications such as salmeterol and formoterol). You may be more likely to experience side effects.
- medications called beta-blockers that are used for high blood pressure or other heart problems (such as propranolol), or for a eye problem called glaucoma (such as timolol).
- medications that decrease the amount of potassium in the blood. These include:
- corticosteroids (e.g., prednisolone),
- diuretics used for high blood pressure, such as hydrochlorothiazide,
- medications for respiratory problems such as theophylline.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medication.
You should not use Onbrez Breezhaler unless your doctor advises you to.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using any medication.
Driving and using machines
Onbrez Breezhaler is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or use machines.
Onbrez Breezhaler contains lactose
This medication contains lactose (milk sugar). If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to certain sugars, consult with them before taking this medication.
3. How to use Onbrez Breezhaler
Follow the instructions for administration of this medication exactly as indicated by your doctor. If you are unsure, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.
Amount of Onbrez Breezhaler to use
- The usual dose is to inhale the contents of one capsule each day. Your doctor will indicate whether you should use the 150 microgram or 300 microgram capsule, depending on your condition and response to treatment. Do not use more than the amount indicated by your doctor.
- Use your inhaler at the same time each day, the effects last for 24 hours. This ensures that you always have enough medication in your system to help you breathe more easily throughout the day and night. It will also help you remember to use it.
How to use Onbrez Breezhaler
- In this package, you will find an inhaler and capsules (in blister packs) that contain the medication in powder form for inhalation. The Onbrez Breezhaler inhaler will allow you to inhale the medication contained in one capsule.
- Use the capsules only with the inhaler provided in this package (Onbrez Breezhaler inhaler). The capsules should be kept in the blister pack until you need to use them.
- When starting a new package, use the new Onbrez Breezhaler inhaler provided in the package.
- Discard the inhaler once all the capsules have been used.
- Do not swallow the capsules.
- For more information on how to use the inhaler, read the instructions at the end of this package leaflet.
If you use more Onbrez Breezhaler than you should
If you have inhaled too much Onbrez Breezhaler or if someone uses your capsules, inform your doctor immediately or go to the nearest emergency center. Show the Onbrez Breezhaler package. Medical attention may be necessary. You may notice that your heart beats faster than normal, or you may have a headache, feel drowsy, nauseous, or vomit.
If you forget to use Onbrez Breezhaler
If you forget to inhale a dose, inhale one at the usual time the next day. Do not inhale a double dose to make up for forgotten doses.
How long you should continue your treatment with Onbrez Breezhaler
- Continue using your treatment with Onbrez Breezhaler for the time indicated by your doctor.
- COPD is a long-term disease, and you should use Onbrez Breezhaler every dayand not just when you have breathing problems or other COPD symptoms.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any doubts about how long you should continue your treatment with Onbrez Breezhaler.
If you have any other questions about the use of this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medications, this medication can cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them.
Some side effects can be serious. Inform your doctor immediately
- if you have chest pain (frequent).
- if you have high blood sugar levels (diabetes). You will feel tired, very thirsty, and hungry (without gaining weight) and urinate more than usual (frequent).
- if you have irregular heartbeats (uncommon).
- if you have symptoms of an allergic reaction such as skin rash, itching, hives, difficulty breathing or swallowing, dizziness (uncommon).
- if you have difficulty breathing with wheezing or coughing (uncommon).
Other side effects may include:
Very common side effects (may affect more than 1 in 10patients)
- flu-like symptoms. You may have all or most of the following effects: sore throat, runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, coughing, headache.
Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10patients)
- feeling of pain or pressure in the cheeks and forehead (sinusitis)
- runny nose
- coughing
- sore throat
- headache
- dizziness
- palpitations
- muscle spasms
- swelling of hands, ankles, and feet (edema)
- itching/skin rash
- chest pain
- pain in muscles, bones, or joints
Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100patients)
- rapid heartbeat
- tingling or numbness
- muscle pain
Some people may occasionally cough shortly after inhaling the medication. Coughing is a common symptom in COPD. If you experience coughing shortly after inhaling the medication, do not worry. Check your inhaler to see if the capsule is empty and that you have received the full dose. If the capsule is empty, there is no need to worry. If the capsule is not empty, inhale again as indicated.
Reporting side effects
If you experience any side effects, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse, even if they are possible side effects not listed in this package leaflet. You can also report them directly through the national reporting system included in Annex V. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medication.
5. Storage of Onbrez Breezhaler
Keep this medication out of sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medication after the expiration date stated on the package and blister after "EXP". The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
Do not store above 30°C.
Keep in the original packaging to protect from moisture and do not remove until just before use.
Do not use this medication if you notice that the package is damaged or shows signs of deterioration.
Medications should not be disposed of through wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and any unused medication. This will help protect the environment.
6. Container Contents and Additional Information
Composition ofOnbrez Breezhaler
- Each 150 microgram Onbrez Breezhaler capsule contains 150 micrograms of indacaterol as indacaterol maleate. The other ingredients include lactose and the gelatin capsule.
- Each 300 microgram Onbrez Breezhaler capsule contains 300 micrograms of indacaterol as indacaterol maleate. The other ingredients include lactose and the gelatin capsule.
Aspect of Onbrez Breezhaler and Container Contents
In this container, you will find an inhaler, along with capsules in a blister pack. The capsules are transparent (colorless) and contain a white powder.
- The 150 microgram Onbrez Breezhaler capsules have a product code “IDL150” printed in blackabove a blackline and the company logo () printed in blackbelow it.
- The 300 microgram Onbrez Breezhaler capsules have a product code “IDL300” printed in blueabove a blueline and the company logo () printed in bluebelow it.
The following container sizes are available:
Carton containing 10 capsules and 1 inhaler.
Carton containing 30 capsules and 1 inhaler.
Multiple container that contains 2 containers (each containing 30 capsules and 1 inhaler).
Multiple container that contains 3 containers (each containing 30 capsules and 1 inhaler).
Multiple container that contains 30 containers (each containing 10 capsules and 1 inhaler).
Not all container sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorization Holder
Novartis Europharm Limited
Vista Building
Elm Park, Merrion Road
Dublin 4
Ireland
Manufacturer
Novartis Farmacéutica SA
Ronda de Santa Maria 158
08210 Barberà del Vallès, Barcelona
Spain
Novartis Pharma GmbH
Roonstraße 25
D-90429 Nuremberg
Germany
You can request more information about this medication by contacting the local representative of the marketing authorization holder:
Belgium Novartis Pharma N.V. Tel: +32 2 246 16 11 | Lithuania SIA „Novartis Baltics“ Lithuanian branch Tel: +370 5 269 16 50 |
Bulgaria Novartis Bulgaria EOOD Tel: +359 2 489 98 28 | Luxembourg Novartis Pharma N.V. Tel: +32 2 246 16 11 |
Czech Republic Novartis s.r.o. Tel: +420 225 775 111 | Hungary Novartis Hungária Kft. Tel: +36 1 457 65 00 |
Denmark Novartis Healthcare A/S Tel: +45 39 16 84 00 | Malta Novartis Pharma Services Inc. Tel: +356 2122 2872 |
Germany Novartis Pharma GmbH Tel: +49 911 273 0 | Netherlands Novartis Pharma B.V. Tel: +31 26 37 82 111 |
Estonia SIA Novartis Baltics Estonian branch Tel: +372 66 30 810 | Norway Novartis Norge AS Tel: +47 23 05 20 00 |
Greece Novartis (Hellas) A.E.B.E. Tel: +30 210 281 17 12 | Austria Novartis Pharma GmbH Tel: +43 1 86 6570 |
Spain Novartis Farmacéutica, S.A. Tel: +34 93 306 42 00 | Poland Novartis Poland Sp. z o.o. Tel: +48 22 375 4888 |
France Novartis Pharma S.A.S. Tel: +33 1 55 47 66 00 | Portugal Novartis Farma - Produtos Farmacêuticos, S.A. Tel: +351 21 000 8600 |
Croatia Novartis Hrvatska d.o.o. Tel: +385 1 6274 220 | Romania Novartis Pharma Services Romania SRL Tel: +40 21 31299 01 |
Ireland Novartis Ireland Limited Tel: +353 1 260 12 55 | Slovenia Novartis Pharma Services Inc. Tel: +386 1 300 75 50 |
Iceland Vistor hf. Tel: +354 535 7000 | Slovakia Novartis Slovakia s.r.o. Tel: +421 2 5542 5439 |
Italy Novartis Farma S.p.A. Tel: +39 02 96 54 1 | Finland Novartis Finland Oy Tel: +358 (0)10 6133 200 |
Cyprus Novartis Pharma Services Inc. Tel: +357 22 690 690 | Sweden Novartis Sverige AB Tel: +46 8 732 32 00 |
Latvia SIA “Novartis Baltics” Tel: +371 67 887 070 | United Kingdom Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd. Tel: +44 1276 698370 |
Date of Last Revision of this Leaflet:
Other Sources of Information
Detailed information on this drug is available on the European Medicines Agency website: http://www.ema.europa.eu
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF ONBREZ BREEZHALER INHALER
Read the Instructions for Usecompletely before using Onbrez Breezhaler. | |||
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Insert | Puncture and Release | Inhale Deeply | Check that the Capsule is Empty |
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Step 1a: Remove the Cap | Step 2a: Puncture the Capsule Once Hold the inhaler in a vertical position. Puncture the capsule by pressing both buttons firmly at the same time. | Step 3a: Exhale Completely Do not blow into the inhaler. | Check that the Capsule is Empty Open the inhaler to check if there is powder left in the capsule. |
| You should hear a sound when the capsule is punctured. Puncture the capsule only once. |
| If there is powder left in the capsule: Close the inhaler. Repeat steps 3a to 3c. |
Step 1b: Open the Inhaler |
Step 2b: Release the Buttons Completely | Step 3b: Inhale the Medication Deeply Hold the inhaler as shown in the figure. Put the mouthpiece in your mouth and close your lips firmly around it. Do not press the buttons | Empty Capsule |
| Inhale quickly and as deeply as possible. You will hear a whirring sound during inhalation. You may notice the taste of the medication when you inhale. |
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Step 1c: Remove the Capsule Remove a capsule from the blister pack. Do not swallow the capsule. |
Step 3c: Hold your Breath Hold your breath for 5 seconds. | Remove the Empty Capsule Discard the empty capsule in your household trash. Close the inhaler and put the cap back on. | |
Step 1d: Insert the Capsule Never put the capsule directly in the mouthpiece. | Important Information
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Step 1e: Close the Inhaler |
Your Onbrez Breezhaler container contains:
| Frequently Asked Questions Why did the inhaler not make a sound when I inhaled? The capsule may be stuck in the compartment. If this happens, carefully release the capsule by tapping the base of the inhaler. Inhale the medication again by repeating steps 3a to 3c. What should I do if there is powder left in the capsule? You have not received enough of your medication. Close the inhaler and repeat steps 3a to 3c. I coughed after inhaling, is it important? It may happen. If the capsule is empty, it means you have received enough of your medication. I notice small fragments of the capsule on my tongue, is it important? It may happen. It is not harmful. The likelihood of the capsules breaking into fragments increases if the capsule is punctured more than once. Cleaning the Inhaler Wipe the mouthpiece from the inside and outside with a clean, dry cloth that does not leave lint to remove any powder residue. Keep the inhaler dry. Never wash your inhaler with water. | Disposal of the Inhaler after Use Each inhaler should be discarded after all the capsules have been used. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of unused medications and inhalers. |
How much does ONBREZ BREEZHALER 150 micrograms INHALATION POWDER (HARD CAPSULE) cost in Spain ( 2025)?
The average price of ONBREZ BREEZHALER 150 micrograms INHALATION POWDER (HARD CAPSULE) in November, 2025 is around 50.13 EUR. Prices may vary depending on the region, pharmacy, and whether a prescription is required. Always check with a local pharmacy or online source for the most accurate information.
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- Average pharmacy price50.13 EUR
- Active substance
- Prescription requiredYes
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- This information is for reference only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a licensed doctor before taking any medication. Oladoctor is not responsible for medical decisions based on this content.
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