Has Haleraid been discontinued?

Conversation. I can’t believe GSK has made the decision to discontinue the Haleraid 200 and 120 dose. Such an important support tool for patients using MDIs who are unable to press the canister due to dexterity issues.

What is Haleraid?

The Haleraid is an aid to help you grip and press the canister of your inhaler. Useful for people who suffer from arthritic hands or another disability affecting the hands. Brand: Haleraid.

Where should asthma inhalers be stored?

Storing Your Inhaler Store your inhaler at room temperature. It may not work well if it is too cold. The medicine in the canister is under pressure. So make sure you do not get it too hot or puncture it.

Do I need to use my inhaler if I have Covid 19?

Your reliever inhaler cannot help COVID-19 symptoms The reliever inhaler you use for your asthma symptoms may not help with similar symptoms, like breathlessness and coughing, caused by COVID-19.

How do you clean a HandiHaler?

Close the mouthpiece and dust cap. Store in a cool, dry place. Clean as needed. Rinse in warm water and let air-dry for 24 hours.

What is the difference between Spiriva and SPIRIVA RESPIMAT?

The same medicine, DELIVERED IN A SOFT MIST And, unlike your SPIRIVA HandiHaler (which requires you to insert a capsule with every use), SPIRIVA RESPIMAT uses a single cartridge that lasts all month.

What is haleraid used for?

Haleraid® is a device to place over pressurised metred dose inhalers to aid when the strength in the hands of a patient is compromised. Haleraid ® has been designed specifically for use with Flixotide ® , Seretide ® , Serevent ®, and Ventolin ® inhalers.

How long do the effects of Seretide evohaler last?

Seretide Evohaler contains two medicines, salmeterol and fluticasone propionate: • Salmeterol is a long-acting bronchodilator. Bronchodilators help the airways in the lungs to stay open. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. The effects last for at least 12 hours.

Why was the haleraid inhaler device discontinued?

GSK has taken the decision to discontinue the manufacture of the Haleraid ® inhaler device. Haleraid® is a device to place over pressurised metred dose inhalers to aid when the strength in the hands of a patient is compromised.

Can you use eseretide evohaler with bronchodilator?

Seretide Evohaler should not be used to treat acute asthma symptoms for which a fast and short-acting bronchodilator is required. Patients should be advised to have their inhaler to be used for relief in an acute asthma attack available at all times.