How to Use
Before using your ProAir™ HFA (albuterol sulfate) Inhalation Aerosol, read complete instructions carefully. Children should use ProAir™ HFA Inhalation Aerosol, under adult supervision, as instructed by the patient’s doctor.
This inhalation aerosol does not contain chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) as the propellant and is therefore CFC-free.
1. SHAKE THE INHALER WELL immediately before each use. Then remove the cap from the mouthpiece (see Figure 1). Check mouthpiece for foreign objects prior to use. Make sure the canister is fully inserted into the actuator.
2. As with all aerosol medications, it is recommended to prime the inhaler before using for the first time and in cases where the inhaler has not been used for more than 2 weeks. Prime by releasing three “test sprays” into the air, away from your face.
3. BREATHE OUT FULLY THROUGH THE MOUTH, expelling as much air from your lungs as possible. Place the mouthpiece fully into your mouth holding the inhaler in its upright position and closing your lips around it (see Figure 2). Make sure your tongue is placed below the mouthpiece.
4. WHILE BREATHING IN DEEPLY AND SLOWLY THROUGH THE MOUTH, FULLY DEPRESS AND THEN IMMEDIATELY RELEASE THE TOP OF THE METAL CANISTER with your index finger (see Figure 2).
5. HOLD YOUR BREATH AS LONG AS POSSIBLE, up to 10 seconds. Before breathing out, remove the inhaler from your mouth and release your finger from the canister.
6. If your doctor has prescribed additional puffs, wait one minute, shake the inhaler again and repeat steps 3 through 5. Replace the cap after use.
7. The inhaler should be discarded when the labeled number of actuations (i.e. 200) has been used. The labeled amount of medication in each inhalation cannot be assured after 200 actuations, even though the canister may not be completely empty. Before you reach the specific number of actuations, you should consult your doctor to determine whether a refill is needed. You should not take extra doses without consulting your doctor, neither should you stop using ProAir™ HFA Inhalation Aerosol without consulting your doctor. Never immerse the canister into water to determine how full the canister is (“float test”).
Please also see Cleaning Instructions
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