0.28%; 9.3% medical gas, compressed
Carbon monoxide (CO), helium (He)
What Lung test gas CO / He Linde is and what it is used for
Intended for the diagnosis of your lung function only. Lung test gas CO / He Linde should only be used in patients who can perform the test, regardless of age.
What you need to know before using Lung test gas CO / He Linde
Children and young people
This product should be used with caution in children. Talk to your doctor or nurse before using this medicine.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Lung test gas CO / He Linde should only be used during pregnancy when necessary.
Lung test gas CO / He Linde can be used during the breastfeeding period, but should not be used at the time of breastfeeding.
How to use Lung test gas CO / He Linde
Lung test gas CO / He Linde should only be used in connection with the performance of lung function tests. You should follow the instructions given to you by the staff conducting the survey.
Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or nurse has told you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or nurse.
If you have used too much Lung test gas CO / He Linde
If you have used too much of this product, you may experience symptoms of having too little oxygen in the blood, such as decreased consciousness, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting and blurred vision, chest pain, shortness of breath, weakness, or other vague symptoms.
If you experience any of these symptoms, tell your healthcare provider immediately and discontinue the use of Lung test gas CO / He Linde.
Safety instructions
- Lung test gas CO / He Linde is only intended for medical use.
- Smoking and open flames must not occur in rooms where the product is used.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or nurse.
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
There are no known side effects associated with the use of Lung test gas CO / He Linde.
How Lung test gas CO / He Linde should be stored
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Store the bottle in a locked compartment, intended for medical gases. Do not expose to strong heat.
Carried to safety in case of fire. Handle with Care. Returned with 5 bar overpressure.
Gas cylinders must be stored and transported with the valve closed and the protective nut fitted.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the bottle label.
Contents of the package and other information
Content declaration
- The active substances are carbon monoxide (CO) and helium (He)
- Other ingredients are oxygen (O 2 ) and nitrogen (N 2 )
What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack
Lung test gas CO / He Linde is a colorless, odorless gas without taste.
Pharmaceutical form: medical gas, compressed
The shoulder of the gas bottle is marked with a light green color ( inert gas). The body of the gas bottle is white (medical gas).
Packaging (incl. Materials) and valves:
10-liter aluminum bottle with shut-off valve
20-liter aluminum bottle with shut-off valve
40-liter aluminum bottle with shut-off valve
50-liter aluminum bottle with shut-off valve
Marketing Authorisation Holder
Manufacturer
Linde Gas AB
Baltzar von Platens gata 4-6
749 47 Enköping
Sweden
Linde GmbH
Seitnerstr. 70
82049 Pullach
Germany
With factory:
Linde GmbH, Betriebsstaette Leuna
Spergauer Straße 1a
06237 Leuna
Germany
Linde Gas Therapeutics Benelux BV
De Keten 7, 5651 JG in Eindhoven
Netherlands
Information provided by :
Linde Healthcare (a division within Linde Sverige AB)
Tel: 08-731 10 00
This medicinal product is authorized under the European Economic Area under the names:
Austria: iCOmix
Belgium: Carbon monoxide 0.28%, Helium 9.3% Linde
Denmark: Lung test gas CO / He Linde
Finland: Lung test gas CO / He Linde
Germany: iCOmix
Iceland: Lung test gas CO / He Linde
Luxembourg: ICONIX
Netherlands: ICONIX
Portugal: Iconix
Spain: ICONIX