Atrovent Nasal/Atrovent Nasal Forte



 
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Atrovent Nasal/Atrovent Nasal Forte - Basic Information

 

Indication of Atrovent Nasal/Atrovent Nasal Forte:

Used for rhinorrhoea associated with allergic and vasomotor rhinitis, and common cold. Dries nasal sceretions.

Action of Atrovent Nasal/Atrovent Nasal Forte:

Promote drying of nasal secretions by cholinergic inhibition.

Dose Advice of Atrovent Nasal/Atrovent Nasal Forte:

Atrovent Nasal: Nasal spray, 21mcg/dose, 180 doses.Atrovent Nasal Forte: Nasal spray, 42mcg/dose, 180 doses.Rhinorrhoea (allergic or vasomotor rhinitis): Atrovent nasal spray: Initially 2-4 sprays into each nostril, 2-3 times daily then reduce dose as rhinorrhoea improves.Atrovent nasal forte spray: Initially 1-2 sprays into each nostril 2-3 times daily, then reduce dose as rhinorrhoea improves.Rhinorrhoea (common cold): Atrovent nasal spray: Initially 4 sprays into each nostril, 3-4 times daily then reduce dose as rhinorrhoea improves; use for up to 4 days.Atrovent nasal forte spray: Initially 2 sprays into each nostril 3-4 times daily, then reduce dose as rhinorrhoea improves; use for up to 4 days.

Schedule of Atrovent Nasal/Atrovent Nasal Forte:

S2

Common side effects of Atrovent Nasal/Atrovent Nasal Forte:

Nasal drynessNose bleedDry mouthAltered taste

Uncommon side effects of Atrovent Nasal/Atrovent Nasal Forte:

Urinary retention (there is a risk of aggravation of symptoms in patients with prostatic hypertrophy).Visual accommodation disturbance (there is a risk of aggravation of symptoms in patients with pre-existing glaucoma).Allergic reactions (urticaria, angioedema, rash, bronchospasm).

Diseases treated by Atrovent Nasal/Atrovent Nasal Forte:

Hayfever or Seasonal Rhinitis Perennial Allergic Rhinitis


GN: Ipratropium bromide

Con: rhinitis