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SALAMOL INHALER

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Salbutamol inhaler for the management of asthma. CFC Free.

What is the Salamol CFC Free Inhaler?

The Salamol CFC Free Inhaler is what is known as a ‘reliever’ inhaler. It can help to relieve symptoms of asthma and other asthma-like conditions, such as chest tightness, wheezing and coughing in adults and children aged 4 and over. It can also be used to prevent asthma symptoms that are triggered by exercise or exposure to allergens. It contains the active ingredient salbutamol, which helps to open up the airways. The Salamol CFC Free Inhaler is only available on prescription, so speak to one of our doctors or fill in one of our quick consultation questionnaires to discover if it is suitable to treat your symptoms. 

 

What is Asthma?

Asthma is a long-term condition that can cause coughing, wheezing, chest tightness and breathlessness. It is common, but it can be controlled effectively in most people, although symptoms can vary in severity from person to person. Symptoms of asthma can occasionally become gradually or suddenly worse, which is known as an ‘asthma attack’. Signs of a severe asthma attack can include:

  • Your reliever inhaler not helping symptoms as much as usual or at all

  • Severe or constant wheezing, coughing and chest tightness

  • Being too breathless to eat, speak or sleep

  • Breathing faster

  • Rapid heartbeat

  • Feeling drowsy or dizzy

  • Lips and fingers turning blue

It is important to call for assistance and seek immediate help in the case of a severe asthma attack.

Asthma is caused by inflammation of small tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs. These tubes are called bronchi and if you have asthma, the bronchi will be inflamed and more sensitive than normal. There is no clear reason why some people develop asthma, although it is known that you are more likely to develop the condition if you have a family history of asthma. 

How can the Salamol Inhaler help to relieve symptoms of asthma?

Salamol contains the active ingredient Salbutamol Slate which belongs to a group of medicines called beta-agonists. Salbutamol is a bronchodilator and works by widening the airways in your lungs to allow air in and out. This helps to relieve breathlessness, wheezing and chest tightness. It is used to treat symptoms of asthma in adults and children over 4 years of age and can also be used to prevent asthma caused by exercise or asthma caused by a reaction to allergens or to treat breathing difficulties associated with reversible airways obstruction, such as COPD. This type of medicine is known as a ‘reliever’. You may be using another type of medicine to prevent you from having an asthma attack (also known as ‘controller medication’) and it is safe to use your controller medication with the Salamol Inhaler. 

 

How to use this medicine

Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure. The dosage is individually adjusted according to your doctor’s instructions, based on previous asthma therapy. For best results, you should use this medicine when required to relieve symptoms of asthma and other chest conditions with similar symptoms, such as wheezing, breathlessness and tightness in your chest. 

 

Dosage

Take 1 puff as a starting dose, which may be increased to 2 puffs if necessary. 

To prevent asthma caused by exercise or allergens, take 2 puffs, 10 - 15 minutes before you exercise or before exposure to allergens. 

 

Use in children and adolescents

The usual dose for children under the age of 12 years to relieve asthma symptoms, such as your wheezing, breathlessness and tightness in your chest. Take 1 puff as a starting dose that may be increased to 2 puffs if necessary.

The usual dose for children under 12 to prevent asthma caused by exercise or allergens, is 1 puff 10 - 15 minutes before exercise or allergens which can be increased to 2 puffs. The usual dose for children under the age of 12 for regular treatment of asthma is up to 2 puffs, 4 times a day. 

Do NOT take more than 8 puffs in 24 hours. Wait 4 hours between doses.

It is important that you take your dose as stated on the pharmacist’s label or as advised by your doctor. You should NOT increase or decrease your dose without seeking medical advice. If you accidentally take a larger dose than recommended, you may notice that your heart is beating faster than usual, that you feel shaky or tense, you may have a headache and your skin may look flushed and feel hot. These effects usually wear off in a few hours, but you should tell your doctor, as soon as possible. Your doctor may want to check your blood potassium levels. 

Using the inhaler

An adult should always supervise children when they use Salamol Easi-Breathe. Always remember the following:

  • Wait 4 hours between doses

  • Tell your doctor if your asthma gets worse or if this medicine does not provide as much relief from your asthma as before

  • You should sit or stand upright while taking this medicine - it is important when using the inhaler, to hold it upright as it will otherwise will not work. 

  1. Fold-down the cap to open the inhaler and reveal the mouthpiece.

  2. Test spray the inhaler by firing 2 shots into the air before using it for the first time of if you have not used it for a period of five days or more. To test spray your inhaler, unscrew the top of it, so you can see the metal can inside - open the cap, shake the inhaler and spray the aerosol by pressing the can with your finger or thumb. Close the cap and put the top back on. 

  1. Shake the inhaler vigorously

  2. Hold the inhaler upright and open it by folding down the cap which fits over the mouthpiece

  3. Breathe out normally as far as you comfortably can, then hold the mouthpiece firmly between your lips

  4. Breathe in slowly and deeply through the mouthpiece - don’t stop breathing when the inhaler puffs the dose into your mouth - carry on until you have taken a deep breath

  5. Take the inhaler out of your mouth and hold your breath for 10 seconds or for as long as you comfortably can - breathe out slowly

  6. After you have used your inhaler, hold it upright and close the cap immediately

  7. If you need to take more than one puff, close the cap, wait about 1 minute and then start again from step 3

If your inhaler does not work properly, unscrew the top and press the can down. It is important to clean your inhaler regularly to prevent deposits from the aerosol building up and blocking the inhaler. If your inhaler does not seem to be working, it may be that your inhaler has become blocked and you should clean your inhaler as detailed below. If your inhaler still doesn’t work, return it to your doctor or pharmacist. 

 

How to clean the inhaler 

  1. Unscrew and remove the top of the inhaler - keep this top dry at all times

  2. Remove the metal can from the bottom of the inhaler - do NOT put the metal can in water

  3. Rinse the bottom of the inhaler with warm running water for at least 30 seconds

  4. Shake off any excess water and dry the bottom of the inhaler thoroughly (leave to dry overnight if possible) but do NOT use direct heat

  5. Put the can back into the bottom of the inhaler

  6. Close the cap and screw the top and bottom parts of your inhaler back together

 

When NOT to use Salamol

Do NOT use this medicine if you are allergic to salbutamol or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (see ingredients tab for full list). Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you:

  • Suffer from thyroid problem, diabetes, serious heart disease, fast, irregular heart rhythms or high blood pressure.

  • If you have a condition known as hypoxia or if you have a history of heart disease or angina

Consult a doctor immediately if your usual treatment is not working or you need more than 8 puffs per day (for adults) or 4 puffs per day (for children) or in case of worsening asthma symptoms. Your dosage should only be increased on medical advice. 

 

Can this medicine be used with other medicines?

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. If you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. If you are having treatment that requires a general anaesthetic please tell your anaesthetist that you are taking Salamol. Do NOT use this medicine for at least 6 hours before the intended anaesthetic. 

 

Some medicines may influence the effect of Salamol including: 

  • Beta-blockers (e.g. propranolol)

  • Medicines to treat heart disease

  • Medicines to treat depression

  • Water tablets

  • Medicines for the treatment of chronic alcoholism

  • Anti-microbial drug metronidazole

 

Can the Salamol CFC Free cause side effects?

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience allergic reactions including:

  • Wheezing, coughing and difficulty in breathing

  • Rash, swelling of the face and throat and a fall in blood pressure

If you experience any of these side effects or if they occur suddenly after using salbutamol, you should stop using your medication straightaway and tell your doctor immediately. 

Common side effects:

  • Feeling tense and getting headaches

  • Feeling shaky

  • Dizziness

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