Patient leaflet - Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 3
1. WHAT IS LUNG FUNCTION MEDICAL GAS MIXTURE 3 WHAT IS IT USED FOR
Medicinal gas, compressed
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine
Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 3 is a medicinal gas mixture, supplied in cylinders filled to a high pressure.
- Keep this leaflet as you may need to read it again.
If you have further questions, ask your
healthcare professional (doctor, nurse or pharmacist).
Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 3 is used for testing the performance of your lungs and is only used in hospital in conjunction with specialised lung function testing equipment.
- 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.
The mixture helps to check if your lungs are working properly.
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.
2. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU USE LUNG FUNCTION MEDICAL GAS MIXTURE 3
This leaflet gives you information about:
- 1.
What Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 3 is
and what it is used for
- 2.
What you need to know before you use Lung
Function Medical Gas Mixture 3
3. How to use Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 3
Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 3 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.
- 4. Possible side effects
- 5.
How to store Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture
3 cylinders
- 6. Contents of the cylinder and other information
Pregnancy and breast feeding
Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 3 will not affect you or your baby if used during pregnancy or whilst breast feeding.
Driving and using machines
You may drive and use machines after using Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 3 providing that your healthcare professional considers that you are both fit and capable.
- 3. HOW TO USE LUNG FUNCTION MEDICAL GAS MIXTURE 3
Instructions for use
Your healthcare professional will ensure that your Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 3 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 3 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 3 than you should
Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 3 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 3 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 3 when used for the short duration of your lung function test.
Reporting of side effects
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 3
Expiry date
Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 3 should not be used after the expiry date stated on the batch label on the cylinder.
Product 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 Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 3 cylinder.
NEVER use oil based moisturising creams with your cylinder equipment.
6. CONTENTS OF THE CYLINDER AND OTHER INFORMATION
What Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 3 contains
Your Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 3 cylinder contains a compressed medical gas mixture made up of 0.28% Carbon Monoxide,9 % Helium, 19% Oxygen and 71.72% Nitrogen.
There are no other ingredients.
Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 3 cylinders
Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 3 is supplied in the following size cylinders:
Cylinder
Cylinder Contents (Litres)
Cylinder Size
Cylinder Contents (Litres)
AV 1500 AV 6000
The shoulder of Lung Function Medical Gas Mixture 3 cylinders are colour coded bright green. The body is colour coded light green.
Shoulder of cylinders viewed from above
Body of cylinder types viewed from the side
All cylinders require separate pressure regulators to be fitted to the cylinder valve before use.
Marketing authorisation holder and manufacturer
BOC Ltd
Forge
43 Church Street West
Woking
Surrey
GU21 6HT
Tel 0800 111 333