Qvar Autohaler is a breath-actuated inhaler which automatically releases the metered dose of medication during a patient's inhalation through the mouthpiece and overcomes the need for patients to have good manual co-ordination

Qvar delivers a consistent dose

Whether or not the inhaler canister is shaken by the patient
Without the need for the patient to wait between individual actuations
Regardless of storage orientation or periods without use of up to 14 days
At temperatures as low as -10°C.
Qvar is not indicated for the immediate relief of asthma attacks. Patients therefore need to have relief medication (inhaled short-acting bronchodilator) available for such circumstances

Checklist of steps

1. Remove cap
2. Hold inhaler upright and shake well
3. Push lever up
4. Breathe out gently away from mouthpiece
5. Put inhaler mouthpiece between teeth without biting and close lips to form good seal
6. Breathe in slowly and deeply. Keep breathing in after click is heard
7. Hold breath for about 10 seconds or as long as comfortable
8. While holding breath, remove inhaler from mouth
9. Breathe out gently away from mouthpiece
10. Push lever down
11. If an extra dose is needed, repeat steps 2 to 10
12. Replace cap

Your inhaler will come with instructions in the package. Always check the package insert for any specific instructions.

Qvar Autohaler does not need to be shaken before use, but there is no harm caused if you do shake it.

• Holding the inhaler in the wrong position
• Stopping breathing in when the click is heard
• Moisture getting inside from breathing into the inhaler or leaving the cap off
• Taking several puffs without shaking the inhaler in between