Diskhaler^© (dry powder inhaler)

Diskhaler^© is a device you load with a small plastic disk. The disks contain several small pouches (blisters), each holding one dose of medication. Each time you need a dose, the Diskhaler^© punctures (bursts) a pouch of the medication on the disk, so you can inhale it.

How to use a Diskhaler^©

1. Remove the cover and check that the Diskhaler and mouthpiece are clean.
2. If a new medication disk is needed, pull the corners of the white cartridge out as far as it will go, then press the ridges on the sides inwards to remove the cartridge.
3. Place the new medication disk on the white rotating wheel, numbers facing up. Slide the cartridge all the way back in.
4. Pull the cartridge all the way out, then push it all the way in until you can see the highest number on the medication disk in the indicator window.
5. With the cartridge fully inserted, and the device kept flat, raise the lid as far as it goes, to pierce both sides of the medication blister.
6. Move the Diskhaler^© away from your mouth and blow out all of your breath.
7. Place the mouthpiece between your teeth and lips, making sure you do not cover the air holes on the mouthpiece. Inhale as quickly and deeply as you can.
8. Take the Diskhaler^© away from your mouth and holding your breath for about 10 seconds.
9. Breathe out slowly.
10. If you need another dose, pull the cartridge out all the way and then push it back in all the way. This will move the next blister into place. Repeat steps 5 through 9.
11. After you have finished using the Diskhaler^©, put the cap back on.
12. If the medicine you are taking contains a corticosteroid, rinse your mouth out and gargle with water after you use it, then spit the water out. This helps prevent side effects like a yeast infection (thrush) in your mouth, and hoarseness in your throat.

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