Aerospan tm (flunisolide hfa, 80 mcg) Inhalation Aerosol For Oral Inhalation Only Rx Only description

 
2.
To open the inhaler: Pull the purple actuator out from the gray spacer. You will see 
that there are ribbed finger pads on the sides of the gray spacer.
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Grip the ribbed finger pads on the sides of the gray spacer with the thumb and 
forefinger of one hand (see Figure 2a). 
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Gently pull on the lip at the top of the purple actuator with the other hand. (See 
Figure 2b).
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Inspect the spacer and mouthpiece for the presence of foreign objects. 
3.
To position the inhaler for use: Snap it into an “L” shape (90° angle) as shown in 
Figure 3. It will only move in one direction. 
 
 
4.
Check that the guide lines on the purple actuator and the gray spacer match up as 
shown in Figure 4.
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The lines on the ribbed finger pads of the gray spacer should match up with the 
lines across the back of the purple actuator.
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The lines on the top of the gray spacer and the purple actuator should match up.
Make sure there is no opening at the top of the unit where the purple actuator and 
the gray spacer come together. 
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Once the lines are matched up, your AEROSPAN Inhalation Aerosol is ready for 
use. 
 
5.
Place the bottom of the gray spacer on the base of your thumb and your index finger on 
the top of the metal canister as shown as shown in Figure 5. Your hand will be at the side 
of the device. 
6.
Shake the inhaler (see Figure 6).
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. If you are using the inhaler for the first time, or if the inhaler has not been used for 
more than 2 weeks, you will need to prepare (prime) the inhaler. Press down on the 
metal canister of medicine 2 times for one second each in order to release 2 test sprays 
into the air away from your face (see Figure 7). Do not spray the medicine in your eyes.