How to use your
new inhaler

Using ATROVENT HFA in 5 main steps

ATROVENT HFA should be "primed" 2 times before you use the first dose of a new ATROVENT HFA inhaler or when the inhaler has not been used for more than 3 days.

To prime the inhaler, push the canister against the mouthpiece to allow the medicine to spray into the air, away from the face. Do not spray the medicine into your eyes while priming ATROVENT HFA.

• INSERT the metal canister into the clear end of the mouthpiece.

  • Make sure the canister is fully and firmly inserted into the mouthpiece
  • The ATROVENT HFA canister is to be used only with the ATROVENT HFA mouthpiece
  • Do not use the ATROVENT HFA mouthpiece with other inhaled medicines
• REMOVE the green protective dust cap.

  • If the cap is not on the mouthpiece, make sure there is nothing in the mouthpiece before use
• EXHALE (breathe out) deeply through your mouth.

  • Hold the inhaler upright, between your thumb and first 2 fingers. Put the mouthpiece in your mouth and close your lips
  • Keep your eyes closed so that no medicine will be sprayed into your eyes. If sprayed into the eyes, ATROVENT HFA can cause blurry vision and other vision abnormalities, eye pain or discomfort, dilated pupils, or narrow-angle glaucoma or worsening of this condition. If any combination of these symptoms develops, you should consult your physician immediately
  
• INHALE (breathe in) one puff.

  • Slowly breathe in through your mouth and at the same time spray ATROVENT HFA into your mouth
  • To spray ATROVENT HFA, firmly press the canister against the mouthpiece 1 time. Keep breathing in deeply
  
• HOLD your breath for 10 seconds and then take the mouthpiece out of your mouth and breathe out slowly.

  • Wait at least 15 seconds and repeat Steps 3, 4, and 5 for your second puff
  

There are about 40 puffs (actuations) left when the dose indicator displays “40.” The background also changes from green to red.

When this happens, be sure to refill your prescription or ask your doctor if you need another prescription for ATROVENT HFA.

At “20,” the background color will be all red. The indicator will stop moving at “0.” Discard the inhaler once the dose indicator displays “0.”

Quick tips for your atrovent hfa inhaler

• You don’t need to shake the inhaler
• Prime the inhaler 2 times before you use a new inhaler for the first time, or if the inhaler hasn’t been used for more than 3 days
• Don’t spray the medicine into your eyes
• Remember to replace the green protective dust cap after each use
• Keep the mouthpiece clean, wash it at least once a week (see Mouthpiece Cleaning Instructions in the Instructions for Use included in the Prescribing Information)