Qvar Autohaler

Remove the cover from the mouthpiece by pulling down on the lip at the back. Hold the Autohaler upright and push the lever up so that it stays up.

Hold the inhaler away from your mouth and breathe out as far as is comfortable. Place the mouthpiece in your mouth and close your lips around it.

Breathe in slowly and deeply through the mouthpiece. You will hear a click – continue breathing in after the click for as long as is comfortable. Hold your breath for 10 seconds (or as long as you comfortably can) and then breathe out slowly.

Lower the lever down after each puff. To puff again, raise the lever and repeat the process. Once you have taken your prescribed dose, replace the cover and rinse your mouth out.

Can cause throat irritation or thrush in the mouth. You can help by brushing your teeth, gargling, and/or rinsing your mouth out with water after each use.

For full information on side effects, see the patient information leaflet. If any side effects concern you, contact us via your Patient Record.

You should be able to use Qvar Autohaler alongside other medicines. However, it is important that you let us know which prescription, over-the-counter medicines and recreational drugs you are taking so that we can prescribe Qvar Autohaler safely.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have ever needed intensive care treatment for your asthma, or have been admitted to hospital because of your symptoms in the last year, we will be unable to prescribe you Qvar Autohaler.