How to use a nasal spray*
Blow your nose gently. Wash your hands well with soap and water. Remove the packaging from the nasal spray pump. Some nasal sprays need to be primed before use. As well, some nasal sprays need to be shaken. Check with your pharmacist to see whether your nasal spray needs to be primed or shaken. If […]
How to use a patch*
A patch is used to deliver medication through your skin into your bloodstream. While you wear a patch it provides a steady flow of medication into your body. Find an appropriate place to put the patch: Choose a dry, unbroken, non-hairy part of your skin. The buttocks, lower abdomen, lower back, and upper arm (outer […]
How to use a Rotahaler®*
Remove the Rotahaler® from its container. Hold the Rotahaler® by the mouthpiece. Twist the barrel in either direction until it stops. Take a Rotacap® from its container. Hold the Rotahaler® vertically and press the Rotacap® firmly, clear end first, into the raised square hole. Make sure that the top of the Rotacap is level with […]
How to use a Spinhaler®*
Wash and dry your hands well. Open the sachet and press out a Spincap® through the foil. Hold the Spinhaler® upright with the mouthpiece pointing downwards; then unscrew the body. Check that the propeller is on its spindle, and then firmly push a Spincap® (coloured end downwards) into the cup of the propeller. Make sure […]
How to use a suppository*
Wash your hands well with soap and water. If the suppository feels too soft to insert, hold it under cool water (before removing the wrapper) to harden it. Remove the plastic or foil wrapper completely. If desired, use cool water or KY jelly (or another water-based lubricant) to lubricate the suppository tip and the rectum. […]
How to use a Turbuhaler®*
There are two types of Turbuhaler®: Medication that is inhaled through the mouth into the lungs (e.g., Bricanyl®, Oxeze®, Pulmicort®). Medication is inhaled into the nose using a nasal adapter (e.g., Rhinocort®). A. General instructions for a Turbuhaler® where medication is inhaled through the mouth into the lungs. Unscrew the cover and lift it off. […]