Directions
For using this medicine, follow all the instructions as given by your doctor. Information leaflet is available for patients with the medicine. Read the information leaflet carefully. Consult your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have any questions about Combivent. Insert the canister properly into the inhaler and shake well before using this medicine. It is advised to exhale slowly and deeply. Position the mouthpiece between your lips and try to rest your tongue flat, unless otherwise your doctor has told you. Your doctor has advised you to use a special spacing device or instructed you to hold the inhaler 1 or 2 inches (2 or 3 centimeters) away from your open mouth. To administer a dose of this medicine as you start to take a slow, deep breath, press the canister and mouthpiece together at exactly the same time. While inhaling slowly and deeply, hold your breath for as long as comfortable and afterwards exhale slowly and deeply through pursed lips or through your nose. Wait for a few minutes and repeat the above process, if you have to use the inhalation more than 1. It is advised to keep the spray away from your eyes. Always remember the number of sprays you have taken and subtract them from the total number of sprays available in container. By noticing this, it would be helpful you to remember the doses left in the container. Even if it appears empty, do not puncture, break, or burn container. Even if you feel well do not stop using this medicine. Any doses should not be missed by you. Take the medicine immediately if you miss the dose and remembered on the same day but if it’s the time for your next dose, leave out the missed dose and take the medicine according to your regular dosing schedule, do not take 2 doses at once.

Cautions
While you are taking this medicine, keep all doctor and laboratory appointments. Soya lecithin is contained in Combivent. Inform your doctor, if you are allergic to soya lecithin, soybeans, or peanuts, before start using this medicine. Dizziness or blurred vision may be caused by using this medicine. Without knowing about the reactions of this medicine on you do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous. It is recommended to avoid getting this medicine in your eyes. Dry mouth or an unpleasant taste in your mouth may be caused by using this medicine. After using this medicine, rinse your mouth and gargle to prevent dryness of mouth. Use sugarless gum or candy, or melt bits of ice in your mouth, if you experience dryness of mouth. Contact your doctor or dentist, if dry mouth continued for more than 2 weeks. All prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking should be known by your doctor or pharmacist while you start taking any new medicine. F0R WOMEN: Consult with your doctor about all the benefits and risks of using this medicine if you plan on becoming pregnant especially during the third trimester. It is not known if this medicine is excreted in breast milk. While taking this medicine, do not breast-feed.