The Ventolin Accuhaler contains the active ingredient salbutamol sulphate, which is a fast-acting bronchodilator. It’s used to treat breathing problems in people with asthma and similar conditions. This includes relieving and preventing asthma brought on by exercise or other “triggers”. These are things, which bring on asthma symptoms in some people. Common triggers include house dust, pollen, cats, dogs and cigarette smoke.
To open your Ventolin Accuhaler, hold the outer case in one hand and put the thumb of your other hand on the thumb grip. Push your thumb away from you as far as it will go. You will hear a click. This will open a small hole in the mouthpiece. Hold your Ventolin Accuhaler with the mouthpiece towards you. You can hold it in either your right or left hand. Slide the lever away from you as far as it will go. You will hear a click.
This places a dose of your medicine in the mouthpiece. Every time the lever is pushed back a blister is opened inside and the powder is made ready for you to inhale. Do not play with the lever as this opens the blisters and wastes medicine. Hold the Ventolin Accuhaler away from your mouth and breathe out as far as is comfortable.
Do not breathe into your Ventolin Accuhaler. Do not breathe in again yet. Put the mouthpiece to your lips and breathe in steadily and deeply through the Ventolin Accuhaler with your mouth, not through your nose. Remove the Ventolin Accuhaler from your mouth. Hold your breath for about 10 seconds or for as long as is comfortable. Breathe out slowly. To close the Ventolin Accuhaler, slide the thumb grip back towards you, as far as it will go. You will hear a click. The lever will return to its original position and is reset. Your device is now ready for you to use again.