Medicinsk Luft Air Liquide
Package leaflet: Information for the user
Medicinal Air, AIR LIQUIDE 100%, medicinal gas, compressed
Medicinal air
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to use Medicinal Air, Air Liquide carefully to get the best results from it.
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Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
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Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
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If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in theis leaflet. See section 4
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You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse.
In this leaflet:
1. What Medicinal Air, Air Liquide is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before you use Medicinal Air, Air Liquide
3. How to use Medicinal Air, Air Liquide
4. Possible side effects
How to store Medicinal Air, Air Liquide
6. Contents of the pack and other information
What Medicinal Air, Air Liquide is and what it is used for
Medicinal Air, Air Liquide contains air that is used for inhalation.
Medicinal air replaces normal air whenever particle free air is required, e.g.:
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As a part of the fresh gas flow in respirator treatment and/or in connection with anaesthesia.
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As propellant for inhalation of medicines (nebuliser treatment)
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As pure air in the care of patients susceptible to infections such as in cases of organ/cell transplantation or extensive burn wounds.
What you need to know before you use Medicinal Air, Air Liquide
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Medicinal air can be used during pregnancy
Medicinal air can be used during breast-feeding
How to use Medicinal Air, Air Liquide
Always use Medicinal Air, Air Liquide exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Medicinal air is used for inhalation.
Medicinal air can be used in children, adults and elderly
Medicinal Air, Air Liquide is usually breathed through nasal prongs or a mask. Either you breathe yourself – you “breathe spontaneously” – or you are helped to breathe by means of a respirator/ventilator. Medicinal air can also be used in connection with inhalation of medicines (nebuliser treatment).
Medicinal air can be mixed with medicinal oxygen when a higher concentration of oxygen is required.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
Safety instructions
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Medicinal Air, Air Liquide is intended for medical use only.
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Only connect the cylinder to a connection intended for medicinal air.
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There must be no smoking or open flames in rooms where medicinal air is used.
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Keep the cylinder clean, dry, and free of oil and grease.
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Switch off the equipment when it is not in use.
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In the event of fire – switch off the equipment.
The pressure regulator must be opened slowly and cautiously.
4. Possible side effects
There are no side effects associated with the use of medicinal air
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This inludes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system. <To be completed nationally> By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store Medicinal Air, Air Liquide
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use this productafter the expiry date which is stated on the label. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Store the cylinder in a place reserved for medicinal gases (does not apply to home environment).
Handle carefully. Ensure that the gas cylinder is not dropped or exposed to knocks.
Must be stored and transported with valves closed and, where these are present, with the protective valve cover/cap in place.
6. Contents of the pack and other information
What Medicinal Air, Air Liquide contains
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The active substance is air, 100%.
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There are no other ingredients in Medicinal Air, Air Liquide
What Medicinal Air, Air Liquide looks like and contents of the pack
Pharmaceutical form: Medicinal gas, compressed.
Medicinal air is a colourless and odourless gas.
The shoulder of the gas cylinder is marked with black and white paint (air). The body of the gas cylinder is white (medicinal gas).
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Cylinder size in litres |
1 |
2 |
2.5 |
4 |
5 |
10 |
20 |
40 |
50 |
10x50 |
12x50 |
15x40 |
Not all pack sizes may be marketed
Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer
Marketing Authorisation Holder
AIR LIQUIDE Santé INTERNATIONAL
75 Quai d’ Orsay
75007 Paris
France
Manufacturers:
AIR LIQUIDE GAS AB
Fabriksgatan 2
S-565 22 Mullsjö
Sweden
AIR LIQUIDE DANMARK A/S
Frejasvej 2
8722 Hedensted
Denmark
Information is supplied by:
Air Liqiude Gas AB
Lundavägen 151
S-212 24 Malmö
Sweden
This leaflet was last approved in: 17 January 2015
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