Product Images Relenza

Product ID: Making Medicine Easy 8R0920 is a bulk source data warning medication called Relenza. It is a white, black, red, and blue inhalation powder available in packs of 10 doses with one inhalation device. Each blister contains 5mg Zanamivir with lactose and must be used for oral inhalation only. The medication may cause headaches, dizziness, or cough, and should only be used as prescribed by a doctor. The product is RX only.*

Relenza is an inhalation powder containing the active ingredient zanamivir, which is used to treat and prevent influenza (flu) virus infections. It is typically administered via a special inhaler device and works by blocking the action of a viral enzyme needed for the virus to replicate and spread. Relenza is most effective when used within the first 48 hours of flu symptoms appearing and may not be suitable for individuals with certain respiratory conditions.*

This is a description of the DISKHALER device, which has different parts that include a cover to keep it clean, a white mouthpiece to inhale the medicine, a white tray that can be pulled out from the device with the help of raised ridges, a needle that punctures the pister to release medicine, a dark brown wheel that holds the silver medicine disk, and a half-circle flap that lifts up and down to operate the plastic needle. The silver medicine disk contains 4 plisters of medicine, and it fits into the dark brown wheel inside the DISKHALER body.*