Drug Detail:Atrovent nasal (Ipratropium nasal [ ip-ra-tro-pee-um ])
Generic Name: IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE 21ug
Dosage Form: nasal spray, metered
Drug Class: Nasal antihistamines and decongestants
Drug Detail:Atrovent nasal (Ipratropium nasal [ ip-ra-tro-pee-um ])
Generic Name: IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE 21ug
Dosage Form: nasal spray, metered
Drug Class: Nasal antihistamines and decongestants
The recommended dose of ATROVENT Nasal Spray 0.03% is two sprays (42 mcg) per nostril two or three times daily (total dose 168 to 252 mcg/day) for the symptomatic relief of rhinorrhea associated with allergic and nonallergic perennial rhinitis in adults and children age 6 years and older. Optimum dosage varies with the response of the individual patient.
Initial pump priming requires seven sprays of the pump. If used regularly as recommended, no further priming is required. If not used for more than 24 hours, the pump will require two sprays, or if not used for more than seven days, the pump will require seven sprays to reprime. Avoid spraying into eyes.