How should I use epinephrine inhalation?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.
Before using this medicine for the first time, shake the inhaler and prime it with 4 test sprays into the air, away from your face.
Also shake the inhaler just before each use and prime it with 1 spray.
Each dose is 1 to 2 inhalations. After the first inhalation, wait 1 minute. Then use a second inhalation if your symptoms have not improved.
Wait at least 4 hours between doses. Do not use more than 8 inhalations in 24 hours.
Seek medical attention if your breathing problems do not improve after 20 minutes, or if they get worse quickly.
Tell your doctor if you have more than 2 asthma attacks in 1 week.
Do not share this medicine with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep away from open flame or high heat. The canister may explode if it gets too hot. Do not puncture or burn an empty inhaler canister.
Wash the inhaler after each day of use by running water through the mouthpiece for 30 seconds.