Zerostat Spacer Device is used to hold the inhaler’s medication for a few seconds after it has been released from the Metered-Dose Inhaler (MDI). It is Best to be used with a Cipla inhaler and Permits the airways to open making it easier to breathe and removing symptoms of problems like asthma, such as wheezing, cough, tightness in the chest, and shortness of breath.
It Reduces the amount of drug that is deposited in the mouth and throat, that can lead to infection and irritation in the oral cavity
Uses: Zerostat Spacer device used to hold and deliver asthma medication.
Salient features of Zerostat Spacer Device: - Non-transparent spacer without a valve - Static-free device - Being static-free it results in much higher drug deposition and enhances the effectiveness of MDI therapy
How to use:
- Assemble spacer (if necessary)
- Check dose counter
- Remove inhaler cap
- Hold inhaler upright and shake well
- Insert inhaler upright into spacer
- Put mouthpiece between teeth (without biting) and close lips to form good seal
- Breathe out gently, into the spacer
- Keep spacer horizontal and press down firmly on canister once
- Breathe in slowly and deeply
- Hold breath for about 5 seconds or as long as comfortable
- While holding breath, remove spacer from mouth
- Breathe out gently
- Remove inhaler from spacer
- If more than one dose is needed, repeat all steps starting from step 4
- Replace inhaler cap
Spacer care
- Clean your spacer before you use it for the first time and then about once a month
- It's not unusual for your spacer to look a bit cloudy
- Wash your spacer in warm water with kitchen detergent and allow to air dry without rinsing
- Drying with a cloth or paper towel can result in electrostatic charge (‘static') on the inside of the spacer, which make the medication stick to the sides
- Wipe the mouthpiece clean of detergent before use
- Spacers should be checked by your doctor, pharmacist or nurse every 6-12 months to check the structure is intact (e.g. no cracks) and the valve is working.
If the inhaler is brand new or you haven’t used it for a week or more, you will need to prime the inhaler before taking a dose. Check the package insert for instructions.
Safety information: - Read the label/instruction leaflet carefully before use - Keep out of the reach and sight of children