Do not swallow TOBI Podhaler capsules. The powder in the capsule is for you to inhale using the Podhaler device.
Only use the Podhaler device contained in this pack. Do not use TOBI Podhaler capsules with any other device, and do not use the Podhaler device to take any other medicine.
When you start a new weekly (7 day) pack of capsules, use the new Podhaler device that is supplied in the pack and discard the used device and its case. Each Podhaler device is only used for one week (7 days).
Always keep the TOBI Podhaler capsules in the blister card. Only remove 1 capsule at a time just before you are going to use it.
Doses should be inhaled as close to 12 hours apart as possible and not less than 6 hours apart.
Once in a while, very small pieces of the capsules can get into your mouth and you may be able to feel these pieces on your tongue. These small pieces will not hurt you if you swallow or inhale them.
The reserve Podhaler device provided in the package may be used if the Podhaler device:
is wet, dirty, or broken
has been dropped
does not seem to be piercing the capsule properly (see Step 17)
Getting ready:

Wash and dry your hands completely (See Figure B).

Figure B

Preparing your TOBI Podhaler dose

Step 1: Just before use, hold the base of the Podhaler device and unscrew the lid in a counter-clockwise direction (See Figure C). Set the lid aside.

Figure C

Step 2: Stand the Podhaler device upright in the base of the case (See Figure D).

Figure D

Step 3: Hold the body of the Podhaler device and unscrew the mouthpiece in a counter-clockwise direction (See Figure E). Set the mouthpiece aside on a clean, dry surface.

Figure E

Step 4: Take 1 blister card and tear the pre-cut lines along the length (See Figure F) then tear at the pre-cut lines along the width (See Figure G).

Step 5: Peel (by rolling back) the foil that covers 1 TOBI Podhaler capsule on the blister card (See Figure H). Always hold the foil close to where you are peeling.

Figure H

Step 6: Take out 1 TOBI Podhaler capsule from the blister card (See Figure I). Only remove one capsule at a time just before you are going to use it in the device.

Figure I

Step 7: Immediately, place the TOBI Podhaler capsule in the capsule chamber at the top of the Podhaler device (See Figure J). Do not put the capsule directly into the top of the mouthpiece.

Figure J

Step 8: Put the mouthpiece back on your Podhaler device and screw the mouthpiece in a clockwise direction until it is tight (See Figure K). Do not overtighten.

Figure K

Step 9: Hold the Podhaler device with the mouthpiece pointing down. Put your thumb on the blue button and press the blue button all the way down (See Figure L). Let go of the blue button. Do not press the blue button more than 1 time. The chances of the capsule breaking into pieces will be increased if the capsule is accidentally pierced more than once.

Figure L

Taking your TOBI Podhaler dose:

You will need to inhale at least twice from each capsule in order to get the full dose.

Step 10: Breathe out (exhale) all the way (See Figure M). Do not blow or exhale into the mouthpiece.

Figure M

Step 11: Place your mouth over the mouthpiece and close your lips tightly around it (See Fig