Intal CFC-free inhaler is a preventive therapy that helps control asthma attacks. It helps prevent asthma attacks in children and adults. It carries sodium cromoglicate as its chief ingredient which is anti-allergic in nature. The inhaler works by creating an effect deep in the air passages of your lungs and lowers your response to the substances to which you are allergic. Each Intal inhaler contains sodium cromoglicate as the chief ingredient. Other ingredients include polyvidone K30, polyethylene glycol (PEG) 600 and apaflurane HFA 227. This CFC-free inhaler is meant for oral inhalation only. Avoid the use of the inhaler in case you are allergic to sodium cromoglicate or any other ingredients contained in the medication. Children should be supervised by elders during inhalation. In case of women, pregnant or breastfeeding ladies should consult the GP before starting the medication. You should also check with your GP or pharmacist if you are suffering from stress, trauma, infections or other illnesses. Inform the GP up front in case you are taking other medicines or steroids. They might impact the effectiveness of the medicine and vice versa. Stop the use of the inhaler in case you experience any side effects in the form of an allergic reaction, such as swallowing of the face, lips, throat or tongue. Talk to your GP in case you experience any of these side effects or face difficulty swallowing or breathing.
Your asthma may get worse in case you have any other infection or in case you are exposed to a particular allergen. Consult the GP under such circumstances for he or she may want to increase the dose.
Constant use of the inhaler may cause side effects in some cases. Some of the common side effects include:
• Skin rashes
• Problem in breathing and swallowing
• Swelling of lips, face, throat or tongue
• Lung inflammation
• Sore throat
• Coughing
• Headache
• Sneezing, runny or blocked nose
If you experience any such symptom, immediately stop using the inhaler and talk to your doctor. Other symptoms, not listed above, may also occur in some cases. Such side effects might need medical intervention. So, if you feel any kind of discomfort or uneasiness, immediately talk to your GP or pharmacist.
Intal CFC-free inhaler is meant to be taken orally by breathing in through your mouth. To use the inhaler, first remove the mouthpiece cover and check it for cleanliness. Now shake the inhaler at least 5 times. If you are using it for the first time, release 4 puffs in the air and if it is lying unused for more than 3 days, release 2 puffs into the air. After that, hold it properly away from your mouth and breathe out. Now put the mouthpiece inside your mouth and close your mouth tightly around it. Start to breathe in and then press the metal canister down to release a puff inside your mouth. Keep breathing in and then remove the inhaler from your mouth. Hold the breath for 10 seconds and then breathe out. After use, put the mouthpiece cover back in place. Clean the mouthpiece cover and plastic body daily with hot water as it is necessary to avoid the buildup of powder. Take the puffs as per the prescription of the GP. The dosage varies from patient to patient as per their condition. Ideally, the starting dose is two puffs for four times a day. The best time to take the puffs is around the means and before bedtime. By this way, you will remember to take the medicine every day. Do not stop using it on your own if you start feeling better. Always take it on time and if you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Please not that it is important to take the medicine daily even when you don't show any symptoms that resemble asthma. Use the medicine continuously for weeks to see the best results.
Intal CFC-free inhaler contains an active ingredient called sodium cromoglicate, which is anti-allergic in nature. It creates an effect in the air passages of your lungs. In addition, it lowers the body’s response when exposed to substances that you are allergic to. A lowered response means that the medication will not let you get affected by the allergens. This, in turn, helps prevent an asthma attack, which is characterized by difficulty in breathing, wheezing, sweating, coughing and other kinds of discomforting symptoms. During an asthma attack, the body responds adversely to the allergens and there is a commotion in the lungs and the respiratory tract. The inhaler lowers your response to allergens and thus, helps prevent the attack. Intal CFC-free inhaler is ideal for use in children and adults, but children must be supervised by elders while using the inhaler. Intal must be stored properly. It should never be exposed to sunlight or freezing temperatures. Keep the medicine out of sight and reach of children. Consult the GP immediately in case of accidental swallowing or in case you inhale an extra amount by mistake. Ensure to check the expiry date on the carton. Dispose the medicine safely after the date of expiry.
