Prescription Drug Index
ATROVENT
This is a Brand Name Prescription Drug
Atrovent
Pronounced: AT-row-vent
Generic name: Ipratropium bromide
NOTE: The strength of the sprays differ in Canada and the U.S. In Canada the aerosol delivers 20mcg per depression and in the U.S. it is 18mcg per depression. The nasal spray is the same in both countries.
Atrovent inhalation aerosol and solution are prescribed for long-term treatment of bronchial spasms (wheezing) associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. When inhaled Atrovent opens the air passages allowing more oxygen to reach the lungs.
Atrovent nasal spray relieves runny nose. The 0.03% spray is used for year-round runny nose due to allergies and other causes. The 0.06% spray is prescribed for hay fever and for runny nose due to colds. The spray does not relieve nasal congestion or sneezing.
AEROSOL
The usual starting dose is 2 inhalations 4 times per day. Additional inhalations may be taken but the total should not exceed 12 in 24 hours. Not for use in children under 12.
NASAL SPRAY 0.03%
The usual dose is 2 sprays in each nostril 2 or 3 times a day. Not for use in children under 6.
NASAL SPRAY 0.06%
Runny Nose due to Colds
The usual adult dose is 2 sprays in each nostril 3 or 4 times a day. The recommended dose for children age 5 to 11 is 2 sprays in each nostril 3 times a day. Do not use for more than 4 days and do not give it to children under 6.
Runny Nose due to Hay Fever
The usual dose for adults and children 6 and over is 2 sprays in each nostril 4 times a day. Can be used safely for hay fever for up to 3 weeks.
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