Ooops, Help With Salamol

[ferlew]

Just taken my dark wash out of the washer, and discovered I washed my Salamol inhaler, it was in my trouser pocket.
Is it still ok to use ?

[TheWinner]

I wouldn't. (did you mean salbutamol?)

[pixie373]

Probably -if it still sprays. The trouble is, you won't be able to tell if the medication is ok- so i would bin it.

[Ouzel]

I wouldn't risk it - especially if it's an Accuhaler (powder type)

[ferlew]

TheWinner, it states Salamol on the body of the inhaler.

It still sprays Pixie, perhaps I will ring for another, tomorrow.

[ferlew]

thanks Ouzel, just nicked OH's spare.

[TheWinner]

http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/allergy-and-asthma/medicines/salamol.html

I still wouldn't use it.
Just think, Water has gone in it, plus washing powder, possibly fabric conditioner, and it is supposed to be used to treat your lungs? No way. Get another one.

[ferlew]

Will do winner, nicked hub's spare till I can get one. Thanks.

[daffy654]

I would have used it, they are pressurised aerosols and it would be very difficult for water or anything else to get into it, despite a full wash cycle.

PS, I have asthma (25 years) and emphysema so am very familiar with inhalers.

[anneasquith]

id say no. not worth the risk.

[237SJ]

How could water get in? It`s presssurised.

[Hopkirk]

As long as it wasn't a hot wash, I can't see why you couldn't use it.
As has been said, it is a sealed pressurised container.