Tobi Refrigeration Question

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JennaB

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Hey Guys

I will be staying in a hotel this week for my work conference. I just remembered that I forgot to request a room with a refrigerator. Is it a requirement for TOBI to be refrigerated? I realize I could take a cooler with me, but I am just curious if it would be the end of the world if it wasn't cold?

ThankS!
 
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ej0820

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when I was in the hospital, I learned that TOBI is good for 29days out of refrigieration...not 100% positive though <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">

erin
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ClashPunk82

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I was always told it had 2 hours life outside the fridge before it went bad, but who knows! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">

Nicole 22 CF
 
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jaime

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Erin is correct, you can store TOBI at room temperature for up to 28 days. Sometimes it gets kind of yellowish when it is out of refrigeration for a while but as long as the solution does not look cloudy or have any particles floating in it its still safe to use.
No need to get a fridge at your hotel.
 
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CheerColl

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READ ALL YOUR TOBI INFO, ITS IN THERE. It can stay x number of days (read the insert) room temperature as long as it stays in the foil packs it comes in!!
 
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anonymous

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I was under the impression it had to be kept refrigerated. So when I travel this is how I do it. I wrapp the ampules in tin foil and then put it in a pouch with an ice pak. When I get to the hotel, if it does not have a fridge then I throw the meds in an ice bucket filled with ice. I replenish the ice every morning.

I am not sure if this is the best way, but it it what I have always done.


Jennifer
33yrs old with CF
 
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cfgirl38

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I have done it that way as well Jennifer. I also have a small gerber cooler it really small, its made for a couple of baby bottles. I throw an ice pack in and my Tobi works great.
 
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jaime

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The website for TOBI is abouttobi.com and they have a patient education section. Under FAQs they tell you how to store it and that it does not need to be refrigerated. I suppose it doesnt hurt to keep it cool but its not really necessary.
Here is the link to the TOBI site.

http://www.abouttobi.com/patient/commonlyaskedquestions.html
 
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