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The detailed information on this medicinal product is available on the website of the European Medicines Agency:http://www.ema.europa.eu.
Step-by-step instructions for use
What is the Ellipta inhaler?
The first time you use Revinty Ellipta, you do not need to check that it works correctly, it is already ready to be used. Just follow these step-by-step instructions for use.
Your Revinty Ellipta inhaler box contains:
The inhaler is packaged in a blister pack.Do not open the blister pack until you are ready to start using your new medicine. When you are ready to use your inhaler, remove the lid to open the blister pack. The blister pack contains a desiccant, to reduce humidity. Remove the desiccant, do not open it, ingest it or inhale it.
When you take the inhaler out of the blister pack, it will be in the "closed" position.Do not open the inhaler until you are ready to inhale a dose of the medicine.When the blister pack is opened, note the date of “Dispose of” in the space provided on the inhaler label. The date of “Dispose of” is 6 weeks from the date of opening the blister pack. After this date the inhaler must not be used any more. The blister pack can be disposed of after the first opening.
If you store it in the fridge, let the inhaler reach room temperature for at least one hour before use.
The step-by-step instructions for use shown below for the 30-dose Ellipta inhaler (30 days of treatment) also apply to the 14-dose Ellipta inhaler (14 days of treatment).
If you open and close the lid without inhaling the medicine, you will lose the dose.
The lost dose will be retained safely inside the inhaler, but it will not be available to be inhaled.
You cannot accidentally administer an additional dose or a double dose by inhaling.
Before opening the lid, wait until you are ready to inhale a dose. Do not shake the inhaler.
The medicine is now ready to be inhaled.
As confirmation, the dose counter decreases by1unit.
You may not be able to taste or notice the medicine, even when you use the inhaler correctly.
If you want to clean the mouthpiece, use adry cloth beforeclosing the lid.
This will make it less likely that you will experience side effects such as mouth or throat ulcers.
Have questions about this medication or your symptoms? Connect with a licensed doctor for guidance and personalized care.