Serevent Diskus should be inhaled by mouth, usually twice daily in the morning and evening (with a 12-hour interval), according to your doctor’s directions. It is possible that you may or may not notice or taste the medication when you inhale it, both of which are normal. Never exhale into the device, and do not use it with a spacer. Additionally, the mouthpiece or any other portion of the device should never be washed.
Serevent Diskus is available as a powder form of salmeterol inhalation that comes with a special inhaler device preloaded with blister packs containing medication.
Here are the general steps for using a Serevent Diskus inhaler:
- Open the foil pouch of the inhaler. On the label, write the date that the pack is opened and the discard date. The discard date should be 6 weeks after the opening date.
- To open the inhaler, hold it with one hand and use the other hand to push the thumb grip open until you see the mouthpiece. You will hear a snap.
- Hold the inhaler in a flat position, mouthpiece facing you. Push the level away from the mouthpiece until you hear a click. The counter in the inhaler should read “1” which means that the diskus is ready to use.
- Breathe out or exhale through your mouth entirely.
- Put the mouthpiece of the diskus inside your mouth and seal your lips around it. Inhale deeply and quickly through your mouth.
- Remove the Diskus from your mouth and hold your breath for not less than ten seconds. You may feel or taste the powder of the medication in your mouth.
- Exhale fully and close the Diskus by pushing the thumb grip back.
Prescription Required
Formulation: Dry Powder Inhaler
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