INDICATING DEVICE FOR USE WITH A DISPENSING DEVICE

摘要

An indicating device for use with a dispensing device that dispenses metered dosages of a medicament from a container (100) having a valve moveable between an open an d closed position. In a preferred embodiment, the container (100) is reciprocally moveable within the housing (10) along a longitudinal axis. The housing (10) preferably has a we ll (18) adapted to receive a valve stem (110) and an exhaust port (26). The well (18) communicates with the port (26) such that the metered dosage of medicament is dispensed through the por t (26) when the valve is moved to the open position. An indicator assembly comprises an indicator member (50) that includes dosage indicia (66) visible to a user. In a preferred embodiment, the indicator assembly is provided in an indicator module (120). A method for dispensing measured dosages is also provided, along with a kit capable of being assembled as an inhalation device. A delivery system having a key member (300) and a key entry passageway is also provided .