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Package leaflet: Information for the user


Lung test gas CO/C2H2/CH4AGA 0.3%, 0.3%, 0.3%

medicinal gas, compressed


Carbon monoxide (CO), acetylene (C2H2) and methane (CH4).


Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.


What is in this leaflet:

1. What Lung test gas CO/C2H2/CH4AGA is and what it is used for

2. What you need to know before you use Lung test gas CO/C2H2/CH4AGA

3. How to use Lung test gas CO/C2H2/CH4AGA

4. Possible side effects

5. How to store Lung test gas CO/C2H2/CH4AGA

6. Contents of the pack and other information


1. WhatLung test gas CO/C2H2/CH4AGA is and what it is used for.

This medicine is for lung function diagnostic use only. Lung test gas, CO/C2H2/CH4 AGA may be used in patients capable of following the instructions needed to perform the test, irrespective of age.


2. What you need to know before you use Lung test gas CO/C2H2/CH4AGA


Pregnancy and breast-feeding

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or nurse for advice before taking this medicine.


Data regarding the treatment of pregnant women is not available. Lung test gas CO/C2H2/CH4AGA should only be used during pregnancy when it is absolutely necessary.


Lung test gas CO/C2H2/CH4AGA may be used during the breast-feeding period, but should not be used during breast-feeding itself.


3. How to use Lung test gasCO/C2H2/CH4AGA


Lung test gas CO/C2H2/CH4AGA is only for use for performing lung function tests.You should follow the instructions the personnel performing the test gives you.

Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or nurse have told you. Check with your doctor or nurse if you are not sure.


If you take more Lung test gas CO/C2H2/CH4AGA than you should

If you find that you have taken too much of the product and are affected by shortness of breath (too little oxygen in the blood), tell the personnel and interrupt the supply of Lung test gas CO/C2H2/CH4AGA. If you feel pain in your chest (angina) or feel affected in any other way, tell the healthcare personnel about this.

Likewise, if you experience signs of changed perception or impairment in moving, inform your doctor immediately.


Safety instructions


If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or nurse.


4. Possible side effects


Like all medicines, this medicine may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

No known side effects are associated with the use of Lung test gas CO/C2H2/CH4AGA.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system listed in Appendix V. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.



5. How to store Lung test gasCO/C2H2/CH4AGA


Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Store the cylinder in a locked area, reserved for medicinal gases. Do not expose to high temperatures.

Move to a safe place in case of fire. Handle with care. Return with 5 bars over-pressure.

Gas cylinders must be stored and transported with the valve closed and a protective cap in place.


Do not use Lung test gas CO/C2H2/CH4AGA after the expiry date which is stated on the cylinder label.


6. Contents of the pack and other information


What Lung test gas CO/C2H2/CH4AGA contains



What Lung test gas CO/C2H2/CH4AGA looks like and contents of the pack

Lung test gas CO/C2H2/CH4AGA is a colourless, odourless, tasteless gas.

Pharmaceutical form:medicinal gas, compressed

The shoulder of the gas cylinder is marked with a light green colour (inert gas). The body of the gas cylinder is white (medicinal gas).


The packs (including material) and valves:

10 litre aluminium cylinder with shut-off valve

20 litre aluminium cylinder with shut-off valve


Marketing Authorisation Holder

AGA AB

SE-181 81 Lidingö

Sweden


Manufacturer

AGA Gas AB

Rotevägen 2

SE-192 78 Sollentuna (Rotebro site), Sweden


Information provided by
[To be completed nationally]

This leaflet was last revised on 2014-12-19


Detailed information on this medicine is available on the web site of the Swedish Medical Products Agency website:www.lakemedelsverket.se


The following information is intended for healthcare professionals only:


Safety instructions



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