Proair® HFA

Key product details

Medication Class & Use

• Short-acting bronchodilator (also called rescue inhaler, fast acting inhaler, short-acting beta-2 agonist or SABA): Starts working quickly to relax the muscles that tighten around the airways and make breathing easier. The medicine usually lasts 3-4 hours.
• Use for fast relief.

Dosing

• Usual Dosing: 2 puffs every 4-6 hours as needed (max dose 12 puffs in 24 hours).
• Prevention of Exercise Induced bronchospasm: 2 puffs 15-30 min prior to exercise.
• Each inhaler contains 200 inhalations.

Priming

• Priming: 3 sprays before first use and if not used within 2 weeks.

Refill

• Inhaler is empty when dose counter reads 0 and background is solid red.
• Refill reminder: Numbers turn red when 20 doses remain.

Cleaning

• Remove canister and wash mouthpiece with warm water weekly. Let air dry. Inhaler may stop spraying if not properly cleaned.