Active Ingredient: Ipratropium
Ipratropium is indicated, when used concomitantly with inhaled beta2-agonists, for treatment of reversible airways obstruction as in acute and chronic asthma.
For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:
Respiratory (Inhalation)
500 - 1,000 ug
From 125 To 250 ug 4 time(s) per day every day
Children 6-12 years of age: 250 micrograms (i.e. one vial of 250 micrograms in 1ml) up to a total daily dose of 1mg (4 vials). The time interval between doses may be determined by the physician.
Children 0–5 years of age (for treatment of acute asthma only): 125–250 micrograms (i.e. half to one vial of 250 micrograms in 1 ml) up to a total daily dose of 1 mg (4 vials). Ipratropium bromide should be administered no more frequently than 6 hourly in children under 5 years of age.
For acute bronchospasm, repeated doses may be administered until the patient is stable.
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