Common mistakes that people make with Ellipta inhalers include: 1 Stand or sit upright when using your inhaler. Not standing or sitting upright, or holding the inhaler upright. Breathing out into the inhaler - do not do this. Shaking the inhaler or blocking the air vent with your fingers. 2 Slide the cover down until you hear a click. If you open and close the cover without inhaling the medicine, you will lose the dose (it is not possible to accidently take Breathe out gently, as far as is comfortable, away from 3 extra medication or a double dose in one inhalation). mouthpiece. Useful tips Place the mouthpiece between your lips, and close your 4 The dose counter shows how many doses are left. lips firmly around it. When there are fewer than 10 doses left, half of the dose counter shows red. You should re-order a new inhaler at this 5 Take one long, steady, deep breath in. point. The number 0 is shown when the inhaler is empty. Rinse your mouth out with water after your dose. Speak to your nurse or pharmacist if you experience problems Hold your breath for up to ten seconds or as long as is 6 using your Ellipta Inhaler. comfortable. Always read the patient leaflet provided for specific instructions. 7 Remove the inhaler from your mouth. 8 Breathe out slowly and gently. 9 Close the inhaler and rinse your mouth if possible. Common problems
1 Stand or sit upright when using your inhaler. 2 Slide the cover down until you hear a click. 3 Breathe out gently, as far as is comfortable, away from mouthpiece. 4 Place the mouthpiece between your lips, and close your lips firmly around it. 5 Take one long, steady, deep breath in. 6 Hold your breath for up to ten seconds or as long as is comfortable. 7 Remove the inhaler from your mouth. 8 Breathe out slowly and gently. 9 Close the inhaler and rinse your mouth if possible. Common problems Common mistakes that people make with Ellipta inhalers include: Not standing or sitting upright, or holding the inhaler upright. Breathing out into the inhaler - do not do this. Shaking the inhaler or blocking the air vent with your fingers. If you open and close the cover without inhaling the medicine, you will lose the dose (it is not possible to accidently take extra medication or a double dose in one inhalation). Useful tips The dose counter shows how many doses are left. When there are fewer than 10 doses left, half of the dose counter shows red. You should re-order a new inhaler at this point. The number 0 is shown when the inhaler is empty. Rinse your mouth out with water after your dose. Speak to your nurse or pharmacist if you experience problems using your Ellipta Inhaler. Always read the patient leaflet provided for specific instructions.
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