Fostair shake?

[Ryansson]

Hi I have recently been prescribed Fostair inhaler and I can't seem to find any info on if you should give it a shake before use. Any ideas?

[Spacecat1]

No I was told to not shake and to keep it upright.

[Ryansson in reply to Spacecat1]

Thanks. It doesn't say to shake but old habits etc.

[Spacecat1 in reply to Ryansson]

Know what you mean. When you are used to shaking inhalers it becomes habit. Old habits die hard.

[hypercat54 in reply to Spacecat1]

Oh. I always shake mine. How do you keep it upright when you use it?

[Spacecat1 in reply to hypercat54]

Sorry I ment when not in use. I just lean it up against a book or something. Are you supposed to shake it. Local boots told me not to shake? As the advert says am now confused. Com.

[hypercat54 in reply to Spacecat1]

Lol. Put mine upright now. No I wasn't told to shake it I just assumed you do! Going to check online. Fellow confused.com x

[CDPO16]

If it is a MDI inhaler, I believe that it should be shaken before use.

[Will57]

Some inhalers need a shake some do not but as my consultant said no inhaler will have its contents damaged so as it only takes seconds to shake then shake

[Ryansson]

Mine's a pressurised inhaler like Venrolin.

[Bluenotes]

Yes . I shake my fostair inhaler, I also take Incruse , which tells you NOT to shake . I think if its pressurised, it needs a shake.. 🤗

[O2Trees]

So the pressurised ones need a shake and the powder ones dont? I use Symbicort (powder) and have never shaken it. Never knew not to, just some kind of instinct I guess!

[CDPO16 in reply to O2Trees]

Yes, pressurised inhalers need shaking prior to use but powder inhalers don't.

[Ryansson]

I just changed from symbicourt. Powder doesn't need shaking I think.

[peege]

I shake my Fostair as with all MDI - the spray ones - contain propellants, I'm sure I was told at PR to shake because the propellant sinks to the bottom.

I'd better read the booklet when I get home in a few days.

[Lima6MCT]

I usually give it a shake but I've found a video on how to use it & there's no mention of shaking or storing upright. chiesirespiratory.co.uk/pat...

[chair]

I always shake my fostair. And keep it in its carton when not in use 😊

[Mavary]

Hi! I take Fostair and always shake mine. I haven’t got a clue if you should.