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Patient's leaflet
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Berotec 100 Metered Dose Inhaler What you should know about your medicine Please read this carefully before you start to take your medicine.  If you have any questions or are not sure about anything, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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The name of your medicine is Berotec 100.
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It is one of a group of drugs which helps your breathing by opening up your airways
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Things to remember about Berotec 100
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Read the label on the carton.  It will tell you when to use your inhaler.  Follow these instructions carefully.
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Use the inhaler in the way your doctor has told you. (Instructions for use are also given on the back page of this leaflet).
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Some medicines can cause side effects.  You will find those for Berotec listed in the Section "After taking Berotec 100".
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Keep your inhaler out of the reach of children.
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Berotec t 100 may be prescribed with other medicines and your doctor will have explained which medicines to take together.  If you are unsure, speak to your doctor or pharmacist .
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When you have finished with your inhaler dispose of it carefully or return it to your pharmacist.  Do not burn or puncture it even if it is empty.
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Berotec 100 is taken by inhaling the drug into the lungs and comes in an aerosol canister with a mouthpiece designed to help you breathe in the medicine.  It provides the same amount of Berotec 100 with each puff until the canister is empty
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Before taking Berotec 100 make sure that it is safe for you to do so
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Are you pregnant or likely to become pregnant?
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Has your doctor told you that you have a thyroid condition?
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Has your doctor told you that you have a heart condition ?
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Has your doctor told you that you have high blood pressure?
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Are you receiving treatment for depression?
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Are you taking any other medicines your doctor does not know about?
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If the answer to any of these questions is 'YES’ talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
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Taking Berotec 100
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It is important to use the inhaler in the right way.  Read the section "HOW TO USE YOUR INHALER".  If you are still unsure that you are using it correctly, ask your doctor or pharmacist to show you again.
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Berotec 100  
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Your doctor will have told you how many puffs and how often to use your inhaler.  This will normally be one or two puffs as a single administration 1 to 3 times daily for adults.  Children aged 6-12 years normally require one puff 1 to 3 times daily.
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It may be dangerous to exceed the dose recommended by your doctor and you must not exceed two puffs every 6 hours.
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If you are not getting the normal relief for your breathing it is important that you inform your doctor
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After taking Berotec 100 
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You may notice occasionally the following side effects.
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Palpitations or increased heart beats 
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Tremor
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Headache
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If these are of concern please see your doctor or pharmacist. 
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If by mistake you take more of your medicine than the doctor has recommended, these side-effects may be more obvious.
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Storing your medicine 
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The inhaler should be protected from heat, including the sun. The container should not be burned or punctured even when empty.  Protect the inhaler from frost.
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REMEMBER: Berotec100 has been prescribed for YOU.  Only a doctor can prescribe it for you.  Never give it to someone else – it may harm them even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
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What's in your medicine?
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Berotec 100 inhaler contains 200 doses of fenoterol hydrobromide and delivers 100 mcg in each puff.  It is manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH, Germany.  The Product Licence and Product Authorisation are held by Boehringer Ingelheim Ltd., Bracknell, Berkshire.
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Testing your inhaler
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To make sure that your inhaler is working, test fire it into the air before using it for the first time and whenever your inhaler has not been used for a week or more.
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Cleaning 
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It is important to clean your inhaler regularly, otherwise it may not work properly.
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Remove the canister and dustcap, wash and clean the grey mouthpiece in warm soapy water, rinse in warm water and then dry.
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The small hole in the side of the valve stem sometimes becomes blocked during use.  This can easily be cleared with a pin.
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This leaflet is produced in accordance with guidance issued by the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry The information in it applies only to Berotec 100.
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Boehringer Ingelheim Ltd.
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Ellesfield Avenue, Bracknell,
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Berkshire, RG12 8YS.
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Correct use of your inhaler
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Remove the dustcap from the mouthpiece and shake the inhaler vigorously.
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Holding the inhaler as shown, breathe out gently (but not fully) and then immediately...
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Place the mouthpiece in the mouth and close your lips around it.  After starting to breathe in slowly and deeply through your mouth, press the inhaler firmly to release Berotec 100 as shown in the picture, 
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and continue to breathe in.
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Hold your breath for 10 seconds, or as long as is comfortable, before breathing out slowly.
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