An Accuhaler is a circular plastic inhaler that is available with a number of different medicines. It is a dry powder inhaler, with a counter to show how many doses are left.  

You need to be able to breathe in quick and deep to use an Accuhaler, so it’s not suitable for young children.  

How to Use an Accuhaler

1. Open cover using thumb grip
2. Load dose: keep device horizontal while sliding lever until it clicks (do not shake)
3. Breathe out slowly and gently, away from inhaler until your lungs feel empty
4. Put mouthpiece between teeth without biting and close lips to form a good seal; keep inhaler horizontal
5. Breathe in quickly and deeply
6. Hold breath for about 5 – 10 seconds or as long as comfortable
7. While holding breath, remove inhaler from mouth
8. Breathe out gently, away from inhaler
9. If more than one dose is prescribed, repeat all steps starting from step 2¶ 10. Close cover to click shut

How to Look After an Accuhaler

• Avoid breathing into the Accuhaler. 
• Keep it closed when not in use. 
• Never wash the device, always keep it clean and dry. 
• Wipe the mouthpiece with a clean, dry tissue or cloth. 
• Do not shake. 

How Can I Tell When The Accuhaler is Empty?

There are 60 doses of the medicine in an Accuhaler. A dose counter on the side of the Accuhaler will show you how many doses remain.