Atrovent Nasal Spray .06 (Ipratropium Bromide Nasal Spray .06) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

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May 25, 2012

Atrovent Nasal Spray .06

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Atrovent Nasal Spray .06 Drug Center

Pharmacy Editor: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD

Prescribing Information

For Patients

Atrovent Nasal Spray .06 in Detail with Side Effects

Atrovent (ipratropium bromide) Nasal Spray .06% is indicated for the symptomatic relief of rhinorrhea (runny nose) associated with the common cold or seasonal allergic rhinitis for adults and children age 5 years and older. Atrovent Nasal Spray .06% may cause headache, nasal dryness, and dry mouth and throat. Other side effects may occur. Consult your physician if you experience any possible side effects.

The recommended dose of Atrovent Nasal Spray 0.06% is two sprays (84 mcg) per nostril three or four times daily (total dose 504 to 672 mcg/day) in adults and children age 12 years and older. Safe use of Atrovent Nasal Spray 0.06% for use by Children under 5 years of age has not been established. Atrovent Nasal Spray 0.06% should only be used by pregnant women if clearly needed. It is not known whether Atrovent Nasal Spray 0.06% is excreted in human milk, so caution should be exercised when ATROVENT Nasal Spray 0.06% is administered to a nursing mother.

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Atrovent Nasal Spray .06 Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

Atrovent® (ipratropium bromide) Structural Formula Illustration

ATROVENT Nasal Spray 0.06% is indicated for the symptomatic relief of rhinorrhea associated with the common cold or seasonal allergic rhinitis for adults and children age 5 years and older. ATROVENT Nasal Spray 0.06% does not relieve nasal congestion or sneezing associated with the common cold or seasonal allergic rhinitis.

The safety and effectiveness of the use of Atrovent® (ipratropium bromide) Nasal Spray 0.06% beyond four days in patients with the common cold or beyond three weeks in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis has not been established.

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Atrovent Nasal Spray .06 Patient Information: Side Effects

Stop using ipratropium nasal and get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have a fast, pounding heartbeat.

Less serious side effects may include:

headache;
dry nose;
nosebleeds; or
blurred vision.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA a...

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