An indicating device suitable for indicating the number of metered dosages that
have been dispensed from or remain in a container including a base member, a cap
member moveably connected to the base member, an indicator member rotatably mounted
to one of the cap member and base member and a drive member. The indicator member
comprises a first stop member, and the drive member comprises a second stop member.
The first stop member engages the second stop member as the indicator is moved
to the final position. The engagement between the first and second stop members
prevents the drive member from being rotated about the second axis. In another
preferred embodiment, an inhalation device for dispensing metered dosages of medicaments
from a container includes a container having a predetermined number of metered
doses and the indicating device. A method for indicating the number of metered
dosages of medicaments dispensed from or remaining in the container is also provided.