Relenza Diskhaler Inhl

Relenza Diskhaler Inhl Uses

Zanamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza) in adults and children 7 years and older. It helps make the symptoms (e.g., stuffy nose, cough, sore throat, fever/chills, aches, tiredness) less severe and shortens the recovery time by about 1 day.

Zanamivir is also used to prevent the flu in adults and children 5 years and older (e.g., in household members exposed to a flu sufferer).

This medication works by stopping the flu virus from growing. It is not a substitute for the flu vaccine. (See also Notes section.)

How To Use Relenza Diskhaler Inhl

Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist and learn all usage instructions before you start using zanamivir. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

For flu treatment: inhale the medication through the mouth, generally 2 inhalations twice daily (about 12 hours apart) for 5 days or as directed by your doctor. When possible, take two doses (2 inhalations each) on the first day of treatment, waiting at least 2 hours between doses.

For flu prevention: inhale the medication through the mouth, generally 2 inhalations once daily for 28 days or as directed.

Remove the cover on the disk inhaler. Before use, check the mouthpiece to be sure it is clean and free of particles. Load the medication disk into the disk inhaler. Puncture one medication blister. Keep disk inhaler level so that the medication will not spill. Breathe out through the mouth, put the mouthpiece into your mouth, and breathe in deeply. Hold your breath for a few seconds so that the medication will stay in your lungs. If you have been directed to inhale a second time, advance to the next medication blister and repeat the process. Once you have taken the number of inhalations prescribed, replace the cover of the disk inhaler.

Do not mix this powder medication with any liquids, including nebulizer liquids.

If a child is using this medication, a parent or other responsible adult should supervise the child to make sure the zanamivir is taken properly.

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