Lung test gas CO / He Linde – Carbon monoxide / Helium uses, dose and side effects

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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

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