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Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture4 Medicinal gas, compressed

Package Leaflet: Information for the User

Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 4

Carbon Monoxide 0.3%, Helium 10%,

Oxygen 21% and Nitrogen 68.7%,

Medicinal gas, compressed

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start

using this medicine.

•    Keep this leaflet as you may need to read it again.

•    If you have further questions, ask your healthcare professional (doctor, nurse or pharmacist).

•    This medicine has been prescribed for you.

•    Do not pass it on to others as it may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.

•    If any of the side effects become serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your healthcare professional immediately.

This leaflet gives you information about:

1. What is Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 4

1.    and what is it used for

2.    Things to consider before use

3.    How to use Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 4

4.    Possible side effects

5.    How to store Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 4 cylinders

6.    Further Information

1.    WHAT IS LUNG FUNCTION MEDICAL GAS MIXTURE 4 AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR

Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 4 is a medicinal gas mixture, supplied in cylinders filled to a high pressure.

Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 4 is used for testing the performance of your lungs and is only used in hospital in conjunction with specialised lung function testing equipment.

The mixture helps to check if your lungs are working properly.

2.    THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE USE

Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 4 is only given to you in a hospital or clinic under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Ensure that your healthcare professional is aware of any medical conditions that you may have.

Pregnancy and breast feeding

Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 4 will not affect you or your baby if used during pregnancy or whilst breastfeeding.

Driving and using machines

You may drive and use machines after using Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 4 providing that your healthcare professional considers that you are both fit and capable.

3. HOW TO USE LUNG FUNCTION MEDICAL GAS MIXTURE 4

Instructions for use

Your healthcare professional will ensure that your Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 4 supply is suitable for your use and that the equipment has been set up correctly so that you receive the right amount of gas.

When you are given your Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 4 it will be supplied via a facemask or a mouthpiece with a nose clip placed over your nose.

If you use more Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 4 than you should

Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 4 can be harmful if inhaled continuously for a prolonged period due to the fact that it contains Carbon Monoxide, which can cause low oxygen levels in your blood. However, you will only be required to take a few breaths of Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 4 during the test and this will be administered under the supervision of your healthcare professional.

If you have any further questions on how this product is used, ask your healthcare professional.

4.    POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

You should not have any side effects with Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 4 when used for the short duration of your lung function test.

Reporting of side effects

However, if you experience any side effects, contact your healthcare professional immediately. You can also report side effects directly to the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) via the Yellow Card Scheme www. mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard and to BOC Healthcare. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5.    HOW TO STORE LUNG FUNCTION MEDICAL GAS MIXTURE 4

Expiry date

Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 4 should not be used after the expiry date stated on the batch label on the cylinder.

This medicinal gas mixture should be used in strict rotation so that cylinders with the earliest expiry date are used first.

Cylinder storage

Cylinders should be securely stored, in a well ventilated, dry and clean area, away from oils, greases, flammable materials and sources of extreme temperature.

The healthcare professional in the hospital or clinic will be responsible for making sure the cylinders are stored correctly.

DO NOT SMOKE or have a naked flame near your Medical Air gas cylinder.

NEVER use oil based moisturising creams with your Medical Air equipment.

6. FURTHER INFORMATION

What Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 4 contains

Your Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 4 cylinder contains a compressed medical gas mixture made up of 0.3% Carbon Monoxide, 10% Helium, 21% Oxygen and 68.7% Nitrogen.

There are no other ingredients.

Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 4 cylinders

Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 4 is supplied in the following size cylinders:

Cylinder Cylinder    Cylinder    Cylinder

Si_ze Contents    Si_ze    Contents

(Litres)    (Litres)

AV 1500    AK    6000

The shoulder of Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 4 cylinders are colour coded bright green. The body is colour coded light green.

Shoulder of cylinder viewed from above

Body of cylinder viewed from the side

All cylinders require separate pressure regulators to be fitted to the cylinder valves before use.

Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer BOC Ltd

The Priestley Centre

10 Priestley Road

The Surrey Research Park

Guildford

Surrey

GU2 7XY

Tel 0800 1 11333

This leaflet was last approved in 02/2016

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