Read and follow the accompanying Instructions For Use before you start using INBRIJA® and
each time you get a refill as there may be new information.
Remember, the Instructions For Use and this video don’t take the place of talking to
your healthcare provider about your medical condition or treatment.
Hi, I’m Peter, and I’m here to show you how to use INBRIJA.
Please know that using INBRIJA may take some practice at first.
Here are the parts to your INBRIJA inhaler.
Before we continue, here’s some important information to keep in mind.
Never swallow INBRIJA capsules.
INBRIJA capsules should only be used with the INBRIJA inhaler and
inhaled through your mouth.
Let’s get started!
Let’s prepare your dose.
Find a clean, dry surface and make sure your hands are clean and dry, too.
Then, get your INBRIJA inhaler and a strip of capsules.
Tear off a package of two capsules.
Always check the expiration date.
Then remove the blue cap on the inhaler by pulling it straight off.
Twist and pull off the mouthpiece to separate it from the handle.
Carefully peel back the foil…
…and take out 1 capsule.
Remove only 1 capsule at a time, and do that just before you’re ready to use it.
Never use any capsule that looks crushed, damaged, or wet.
If it does, throw it away and get a new one.
Load the capsule by holding the inhaler upright using the handle.
Drop 1 capsule into the opening of the capsule chamber.
Do not try to load 2 capsules at the same time.
Reattach the white mouthpiece by lining up the white arrows on the handle and mouthpiece.
Firmly push the mouthpiece and handle together until you hear a click.
Only do this once because this punctures the capsule.
If you push the handle and mouthpiece together more than once, you could damage the capsule,
and you may not get your full dose.
If you push down more than once, throw the capsule in the trash and start over with a
new capsule.
When you release the mouthpiece, it will spring back and stay attached.
Your inhaler is now ready to use!
Hold the inhaler level and away from your mouth.
Stand or sit up straight and look straight ahead.
Breathe out.
Do NOT breathe into the mouthpiece.
While keeping the inhaler level, close your lips firmly around the mouthpiece.
Breathe in slowly and gently, just enough to hear or feel the capsule whirl as it spins
inside the inhaler.
The whirl means the inhaler is working and you are getting your medicine.
Then, take the inhaler out of your mouth and hold your breath for a few seconds.
Then, breathe out.
It is quite common to cough when you breathe in, but try not to.
If you cough out the medicine, it will reduce the amount you receive in your body.
Just remember, you don’t need to breathe in strongly.
You may take more than 1 breath per capsule if it’s easier for you.
Some people have found that sipping liquid before and after breathing in the medicine
also helps with cough.
Please see the Important Safety Information at the end of this video.
If you stop your dose, or don't hear or feel the capsule whirl,
inhale again using the same capsule.
Take a deeper, longer breath if you didn't hear the whirl.
If, after the second time, you still don't hear or feel the whirl,
move on to the second capsule.
Twist and pull off the mouthpiece.
And take out the used capsule.
As you are throwing the capsule away, you will notice that there are 2 puncture marks
on the top of it.
You may also see powder residue.
This is normal.
Repeat these steps with the second capsule.
Carefully peel back the foil and take it out.
Load the capsule by holding the inhaler upright using the handle.
Line up the white arrows and push the mouthpiece and handle together until you hear a click.
Standing or sitting up straight, hold the inhaler level and away from your mouth.
Breathe out.
Keeping the inhaler level, close your lips firmly around the mouthpiece.
And breathe in slowly and gently as you did with the first capsule.
You will hear and feel the capsule whirl.
Hold your breath for a few seconds.
Then, breathe out.
Twist and pull off the mouthpiece, and remove the used capsule.
You’re ready to dispose of the used capsules and store your inhaler.
Throw the used capsules in the trash.
Replace the mouthpiece and cap, aligning the white arrows.
Never store a capsule inside the inhaler for a future dose.
Always keep the inhaler and capsules dry.
It’s important to note that once you’ve used all of the capsules in a carton
throw out the inhaler.
For your next dose, open a new carton.
Each one has a new inhaler and capsules.
While cleaning the inhaler is not necessary,
You may use a dry cotton swab or dry tissue to wipe the inside or outside
of the mouthpiece.
Never get the inhaler wet.
And that's how to use INBRIJA.
Thanks for watching!
And please refer back to this video and the Instructions for Use
included with each refill any time you need a refresher.
If you have any problems using INBRIJA, contact INBRIJA support at 1-888-887-3447.