<p><strong>Adult and adolescent patients aged 12 Years and older</strong>: Dosage is either 2 inhalations twice daily of 200 HFA inhaler or 100 HFA inhaler. When choosing the starting dosage strength of this inhaler, consider the patients&#39; disease severity, based on their previous asthma therapy, including the inhaled corticosteroid dosage, as well as the patients&#39; current control of asthma symptoms and risk of future exacerbation. The maximum recommended dosage is two inhalations of 200 HFA inhaler twice daily (maximum daily dosage 800 mcg/20 mcg). After each dose of 2 puffs, rinse your mouth with water. Spit out the water. Do not swallow it. This will help to prevent thrush in your mouth or throat.</p>

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<p><strong>Administration</strong></p>

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	<li>Remove the cap and shake the inhaler vigorously before each use.</li>
	<li>Holding the inhaler well away from your mouth, breathe out gently (but not fully).</li>
	<li>Place the mouthpiece in your mouth and close your lips around it.</li>
	<li>After starting to breathe in slowly and deeply through your mouth, press the metal canister firmly to release the powder, and continue to breathe in.</li>
	<li>Remove the inhaler from your mouth and hold your breath for 10 seconds, or as long as it is comfortable, then breathe out slowly.</li>
	<li>If you take a second inhalation, you should wait for at least one minute before repeating steps 2, 3 and 4. After use replace the cap on the mouthpiece.</li>
	<li>Check your technique in front of a mirror from time to time, if you see a white mist during the inhalation you may not have closed your lips properly around mouthpiece, or you may not be breathing in as you press the can. This indicates failure of technique. If this happens, repeat the procedure from step 2 carefully.</li>
	<li>It is very important that the plastic mouthpiece is to be cleaned regularly to prevent build-up of spare powder. Remove the metal canister and wash the plastic mouthpiece in warm water at least twice a week. Leave to dry in a warm place overnight. No harm will come with from washing the mouthpiece every day. For further assistance / information please consult with your physician.</li>
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