How to use a Ciphaler
Learn the simple and effective "Open, Load, Inhale" technique for using your Cipla Ciphaler, a ready-to-use dry powder inhaler. This step-by-step guide from Breathefree will show you how to correctly use the Ciphaler for optimal medication delivery, ensuring you manage your respiratory condition effectively.
About the Instructional Video
This video provides a clear and complete guide on how to correctly use your Ciphaler inhaler. It is designed to help you understand every step of the process for effective treatment. In the video, you will learn:
- The key parts of the Ciphaler, including the thumb grip, mouthpiece, lever, and dose counter.
- The simple "Open, Load, Inhale" technique for taking your medication.
- How to correctly open the device and load a dose by sliding the lever.
- The proper way to hold the device and inhale the medication quickly and deeply.
- How to check the dose counter to know when to replace your inhaler.
- Important instructions for cleaning and storing the device safely.
How to Use a Ciphaler: Step-by-Step Guide
Follow these three easy steps to ensure you use your Ciphaler correctly every time.
- Open: Hold the Ciphaler in one hand. Place the thumb of your other hand on the thumb grip and slide it open as far as it goes until you hear a "click." This exposes the mouthpiece.
- Load: With the mouthpiece facing you, hold the Ciphaler in a horizontal position. Slide the lever away from you as far as it will go until you hear another "click." This loads a dose of the medication. Do not play with the lever, as this can waste doses.
Taking Your Dose:
- Before inhaling, breathe out fully, turning your head away from the device. Never breathe out into the Ciphaler mouthpiece.
- Place the mouthpiece in your mouth and close your lips tightly around it.
- Keeping your head straight and body upright, inhale quickly and deeply through your mouth.
- Remove the Ciphaler from your mouth and hold your breath for about 10 seconds, or for as long as is comfortable.
- Breathe out normally.
Finishing Up
- Close: To close the Ciphaler, slide the thumb grip back towards you until it clicks shut. This readies the device for your next dose.
- Rinse: After taking your dose, always rinse your mouth with water and then spit it out. Do not swallow the water.
Points to remember
- Dose Counter: The Ciphaler has a dose counter that shows the number of doses remaining. Each time you load a dose by sliding the lever, the counter will decrease by one. The numbers will appear in red for the last five doses to remind you to get a new device. When the counter shows '00', the device should be discarded.
- Storage and Cleaning: The Ciphaler should always be kept dry. Never wash it with water. You can clean the outside of the mouthpiece with a dry cloth or tissue. Store it safely away from moisture and at a temperature not exceeding 30°C.
- Safety: Keep the device out of the reach of children. Do not attempt to take the Ciphaler apart. Always use the device in a horizontal position as shown in the video.
