摘要 |
An actuator for an inhaler for delivering medicament by inhalation, comprising: a main body comprising a tubular member for receiving a canister containing medicament and having a valve stem extending therefrom, a bottom surface at one end of the tubular member; a mouthpiece for guiding medicament to the mouth of a user; and a nozzle block located in the bottom region of the tubular member for receiving the valve stem of the canister and delivering medicament from the canister into the mouthpiece; wherein the bottom surface is formed as a foot which is configured such that, with a canister fitted therein, the actuator will stand unsupported with the tubular member extending generally vertically. There is also disclosed an inhaler comprising the above-described actuator and a canister containing medicament. |