How will I know when my Symbicort® Turbuhaler® is empty?
The Symbicort® Turbuhaler® has a dose indicator that moves slowly each time you use a dose. A number indicates every 20th dose and a dash indicates every 10th dose. When a “0” appears in the middle of the window, the Turbuhaler® is empty and you should start a new inhaler. You should obtain your next inhaler before the dose indicator reaches “0” to ensure you don’t miss any doses of your medication. The empty Turbuhaler® should be discarded, because it cannot be refilled. How will I know when my Pulmicort®, Bricanyl®, Oxeze®, or Rhinocort® Turbuhaler® is empty? These types of Turbuhaler® have a dose indicator. When a red mark first appears in the window underneath the mouthpiece, there are about 20 doses left. Now is the time to get your next inhaler so you will be ready when the doses run out. When the red line reaches the bottom, the Turbuhaler® is empty. It should be discarded, because it cannot be refilled. *Different medications come in Turbuhaler® form. This information is intend
