Prescribing Details
Description
What is Free-breath® Spacer?
Free-breath® Spacer is a portable inhalation device used to increase the ease of administering medication from a metered dose inhaler (MDI}. The chamber of this spacer adds reservoir for the aerosol, allowing the patient easier to coordinate breathing in. When using a metered dose inhaler (MDI) it is important that you press the canister to release the medicine just as you start to breathe in.
Why do you need Free-breath® Spacer?
In order to properly use an inhaler without a spacer, you have to coordinate a certain number of actions in a set order (pressing down on the inhaler, breathing deeply as soon as the medication is released, holding breath, exhaling) and not all asthma patients are able to master this sequence. Use of a spacer avoids such timing issues. Spacer slows down the speed of the aerosol coming from the inhaler, allowing more drug to get into the lungs.
Uses
How to use Free-breath® Spacer?
1. Assemble face mask to mouthpiece of your spacer device.
2. Remove the cap from the inhaler.
3. Shake the inhaler immediately before each use (as prescribed).Insert the MDI into the back piece of the chamber (opposite to the mouthpiece).
4. Put the mouthpiece into the mouth and close the lips around it to ensure effective seal. Then breathe out gently. Do not bite.
Or Apply mask to the face and ensure an effective seal. Then breathe out gently.
5. First, press the inhaler and breathe in slowly and deeply through the mouth until a full breath is taken. Hold breath for 8-1 O seconds, if possible. Otherwise, keep lips tight on
the mouthpiece, breathe normally 2-3 times through the chamber after MDI is pressed.
Inhale slowly, do not inhale too quickly. Administer one (1) puff at a time. While using with face mask, maintain seal for 5-6 breaths after the MDI is pressed.
6. If a second dose is required, keep the inhaler upright and wait for at least one minute before repeating steps 3 to 5.
7. After use, remove the inhaler and replace the cover. Keep the spacer properly to prevent dust and fluff entering into mouthpiece.
Note: Children should be supervised by an adult when using this spacer.
Indications
• Anyone who faces difficulty in coordinating actuation of their inhaler with inhalation
• Any child under the age of 6 using an inhaler
• Anyone at any age taking inhaled corticosteroids
• Elderly patients using an inhaler
Dosage and administration
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Use in pregnancy & lactation
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Geriatric use
Precautions
How to care and clean your Spacer?
It is recommended that Free-breath® Spacer is cleaned once a week.
1. Remove the back piece and face mask. Do not remove valves during cleaning.
2. Soak the parts for 15 minutes in a mild solution of liquid dish detergent and lukewarm water. Agitate gently. Remember, spacer may be permanently damaged if boiled, sterilized or cleaned with a dishwasher at temperature above 70°C. Rinse parts in clean water.
3. Shake out excess water from the parts. Do not rub dry.
4. Allow to air dry in a vertical position. Ensure that every parts are dried before re-assembly.
5. Adjust the alignment and press firmly to attach the back piece.
Side effects
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Contraindications
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Drug interactions
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Overdose
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Preparation
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Pharmaceutical precautions
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Presentation
What are the parts of Free-breath® Spacer?
1. Comfortable silicone mask- Gently fits to the face
providing a safe seal.
2. Easy flow exhalation valve- Directs exhaled flow away
from the patient's face.
3. Low resistance inhalation valve-Allows patients to easily
inhale their medicine.
4. Anti-static chamber- Maximizes aerosol suspension
time, allowing patients more time to inhale their medication.
5. Small and portable chamber- Ideal size for convenience
and clinical effectiveness.
6. Universal back piece- Fits all commonly prescribed MDls
Package quantities
1. Comfortable silicone mask- Gently fits to the face providing a safe seal.
2. Easy flow exhalation valve- Directs exhaled flow away from the patient's face.
3. Low resistance inhalation valve-Allows patients to easily inhale their medicine.
4. Anti-static chamber- Maximizes aerosol suspension time, allowing patients more time to inhale their medication.
