Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2020Copyright © 2020 IBM Watson Health. Clean all the parts of the nebulizer after each use. Also, do not stop using this medicine or any asthma medicine without telling your doctor. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. 50 votes, 56 comments. Do not freeze. All rights reserved. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. Now I’m having trouble breathing and the inhaler is terribly clogged. Do not freeze.Store unopened vials of this medicine at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. The Irish Thoracic Society (ITS) show how to clean your inhaler for patients with Chronic or Acute Respiratory illnesses/ Diseases and respiratory distress. Albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol inhaler should be discarded when the dose counter displays a solid red background with a large 0 or after the expiration date on the product, whichever comes first. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. I ended up having to soak the plastic body in hot water for a few minutes.Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. Anyone else out there having issues with the new generic albuterol inhaler made by Perrigo? Wash the The inhalation solution and nebulizer will come with patient instructions. The site may not work properly if you don't If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit Press J to jump to the feed. I threw the original pamphlet out before i realized that this one doesn’t unscrew like the ProAir. If the patient has more than one Albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol inhaler, the Now I’m having trouble breathing and the inhaler is terribly clogged. Information is for End User's use only and may not be sold, redistributed or otherwise used for commercial purposes.Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Do not use more of it and do not use it more often than your doctor ordered. The inhaler may stop spraying if it is not cleaned correctly. Keep from freezing.Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.Store the canister at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Throw away the ProAir® Digihaler™ or ProAir® Respiclick® 13 months after opening the foil pouch, when the dose counter reaches "0", or after the expiration date, whichever comes first. Do not try to clean the metal canister or let it get wet. All rights reserved. © 1998-2020 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). The albuterol inhalation aerosol (eg, ProAir® HFA, Proventil® HFA) and albuterol inhalation powder (eg, ProAir® Digihaler™, ProAir® Respiclick®) are used with a special inhaler that comes with patient instructions. The albuterol inhalation aerosol (eg, ProAir® HFA, Proventil® HFA) and albuterol inhalation powder (eg, ProAir® Digihaler™, ProAir® Respiclick®) are used with a special inhaler that comes with patient instructions. I threw the original pamphlet out before i realized that this one doesn’t unscrew like the ProAir. Ask your doctor if you have any questions. Also, ask your doctor to check regularly how you or your child use the inhaler to make sure you are using it properly. Read the directions carefully before using this medicine. The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. (can't remember off the top of my head. Do not poke holes in the canister or throw it into a fire, even if the canister is empty.Store Proventil® HFA inhaler with the mouthpiece down. Do not freeze. If you or your child do not understand the directions or are not sure how to use the inhaler, ask your doctor to show you what to do. Read and follow these instructions carefully. )Mine also got clogged recently, and rinsing it with water wasn't enough to clear it out. Do not double doses.Keep the medicine in the foil pouch until you are ready to use it. Just take and canister out of the inhaler case, run warm water through the case several times until the little hole is clean, let dry completely and replace the canister. Anybody know how you get the canister out so I can clean the mouthpiece?The canister does pull out, just not as easily as the ProAir one. You might need to have the cap off to pull the canister out. Do not keep this medicine inside a car where it could be exposed to extreme heat or cold. Anybody know how you get the canister out so I can clean the Our general interest e-newsletter keeps you up to date on a wide variety of health topics.Use this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Any use of this site constitutes your agreement to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy linked below. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission.Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic. Store at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. An open vial of medicine must be used right away.Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.