- Put the two parts of the spacer device together.
- Remove the mouthpiece cover of the inhaler.
- Shake the inhaler 4 to 5 times while holding it upright and insert into the flat end of the Volumatic® spacer.
- Breathe out fully as you comfortable can
- Wrap the mouthpiece of the spacer between your teeth without biting it and seal it with your lips.
- Press the top of the inhaler once to release the dose into the spacer then breath normally five times.
- Remove the spacer from your mouth.
- If you have to take a second dose, wait 30 seconds and repeat the steps above.
- Remove the inhaler from the spacer and replace the inhaler mouthpiece cover
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