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Figure F: Closed TWISTHALER

Step 5: Rinse mouth

After using your TWISTHALER, rinse your mouth with water. Spit out the water. 

Do not

swallow 

it.

How should I clean and store the ASMANEX TWISTHALER?  

Store ASMANEX TWISTHALER at room temperature between 68

°

F to 77

°

F (20

°

C to 25

°

C).

Keep dry. Avoid contact with liquids.

Do not wash the ASMANEX TWISTHALER. 

Clean mouthpiece if needed by gently wiping with a dry cloth or tissue.

Throw away the ASMANEX TWISTHALER 45 days after opening the foil pouch or when the dose 
counter reads “00” and you have inhaled the final dose, whichever comes first.

Keep the ASMANEX TWISTHALER and all medicines out of the reach of children.

How to know when the ASMANEX TWISTHALER is empty.

The TWISTHALER has a dose counter on the colored base, which shows the number of doses left to 
use. 

As you lift off the cap to take your dose, the dose counter on the base will count down by 1 (if you 
began with the dose counter reading “30” this will cause the dose counter to now read “29”). 

Read the numbers from top to bottom.

When the unit reads “01” this means this is the last dose. 

After dose “01” the counter will read “00”. 

When you replace the cap, the unit will lock and then must be thrown away. 

Start using a new ASMANEX TWISTHALER as instructed by your health care provider.

This Instructions for Use has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration         Revised 02/2021

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Summary of Contents for ASMANEX TWISTHALER

Page 1: ...have had tuberculosis TB any untreated fungal bacterial or viral infections or parasitic infections or eye infections caused by herpes are pregnant or planning to become pregnant It is not known if ASMANEX TWISTHALER may harm your unborn baby are breastfeeding It is not known if ASMANEX TWISTHALER passes into your breast milk and if it can harm your baby You and your healthcare provider should dec...

Page 2: ...t working properly Take it to your healthcare provider or pharmacist What are the possible side effects of ASMANEX TWISTHALER ASMANEX TWISTHALER can cause serious side effects including Thrush in your mouth and throat This is a serious but common side effect You may develop thrush a yeast Candida albicans in your mouth or throat After each dose of ASMANEX TWISTHALER rinse your mouth with water Spi...

Page 3: ...ometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet Do not use ASMANEX TWISTHALER for a condition for which it was not prescribed Do not give your ASMANEX TWISTHALER to other people even if they have the same condition that you have It may harm them You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for information about ASMANEX TWISTHALER that was written for...

Page 4: ...gure B TWISTHALER with Cap Removed Follow Steps 1 and 2 below each time you inhale a dose from your ASMANEX TWISTHALER Step 1 Open TWISTHALER Hold the TWISTHALER straight up upright position with the colored portion the base on the bottom see Figure C It is important that you remove the cap of the TWISTHALER while it is in this upright position to make sure that you get the right amount of medicin...

Page 5: ...ove the TWISTHALER from your mouth and hold your breath for about 10 seconds or as long as you comfortably can Important Do not breathe out exhale into the TWISTHALER Step 4 Replace Cap and Close TWISTHALER After you take your medicine it is important that you wipe the mouthpiece dry if needed and then replace the cap right away firmly closing the TWISTHALER right away see Figures E and F Be sure ...

Page 6: ...STHALER and all medicines out of the reach of children How to know when the ASMANEX TWISTHALER is empty The TWISTHALER has a dose counter on the colored base which shows the number of doses left to use As you lift off the cap to take your dose the dose counter on the base will count down by 1 if you began with the dose counter reading 30 this will cause the dose counter to now read 29 Read the num...

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