How To Use
HOW TO USE ATROVENT Nebule
Always use ATROVENT exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Follow these instructions to get the best results. If anything is unclear after reading this leaflet, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Delivery Options
Delivery options
All deliveries are subject to the availability of the product and product sale conditions been met.
Order & Collect
Free next-day collection from In-Store
UK Delivery
Standard Delivery within the UK £3.50 Delivery time 3-4 days
First Class Delivery within the UK £5.90 Delivery time 1-2 days
Priority Delivery within the UK £7.10. Next day delivery by 1pm. Order must be placed by 1pm. Priority delivery is only available Monday to Thursday.
Europe Delivery
Standard Delivery within EEC from £12.50 Delivery time up to 5 days depending on the local delivery service within your country.
Expedited Delivery within EEC £39.50 Delivery time 2 days. Delivery by DHL, UPS or TNT.
Rest of the World
Standard Delivery Rest of the World from £16.10 Delivery Time 10 – 15 Days
Expedited Delivery Rest of the World £55.09 Delivery 5 days. Delivery service by DHL, TNT or UPS
For more information see our Shipping Policy or view our Return policy.
Product Details
Product Information
BEFORE YOU USE ATROVENT Nebules
Do not use ATROVENT if: • You are allergic (hypersensitive) to ipratropium bromide or any of the other ingredients in ATROVENT (listed in Section 6 below) • You are allergic (hypersensitive) to medicines that are similar to ATROVENT, such as atropine Do not use this medicine if any of the above apply to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using ATROVENT. Take special care with ATROVENT Check with your doctor or pharmacist before using your medicine if: • You have cystic fibrosis • You have glaucoma or have been told that you may develop it • You are a man who has prostate problems • You have problems passing water (urine) • You are pregnant, likely to get pregnant or if you are breast-feeding If you are not sure if any of the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using ATROVENT. ABCD Atrovent® UDVs®, 2 ml (ipratropium bromide) Using other medicines Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines. This includes medicines obtained without a prescription and herbal medicines. This is because ATROVENT can affect the way some other medicines work. Also some other medicines can affect the way ATROVENT works. In particular, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following: • Other anticholinergic medicines including those for COPD (e.g.tiotropium), irritable bowel syndrome (e.g. mebeverine), urinary incontinence (e.g. oxybutynin, solifenacin) or cough (e.g. dextromethorphan) • Medicines for breathing problems called ‘beta-agonists’ such as salbutamol • Medicines for breathing problems called ‘xanthine preparations’ such as theophylline or aminophylline If you are not sure if any of the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using ATROVENT. Pregnancy and breast-feeding Talk to your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant, likely to get pregnant or are breast-feeding. Driving and using machines You may feel dizzy, or have difficulty in focusing, or blurred vision while taking ATROVENT. If this happens do not drive or use any tools or machines.
Side Effects
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, ATROVENT can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Stop using ATROVENT and see a doctor straight away, if you notice any of the following serious side effects – you may need urgent medical treatment: • If after using ATROVENT you are wheezy or have other difficulties in breathing, do not use any more (unless you have been told to by your doctor) • Allergic reactions – the signs may include skin rash and itching (affects less than 1 in 100 people). In severe cases the signs include swelling of your mouth and face, sudden difficulties in breathing and reduction of your blood pressure. Tightening of your throat (affects less than 1 in 100 people) • Palpitations (fast or uneven heart beats) or quickening of the heart rate (affects less than 1 in 100 people) • Increased heart rate or irregular heart rhythm such as atrial fibrillation (affects less than 1 in 1000 people) Stop using this medicine and see your doctor straight away if you have any of these side effects.
Other side effects include: Common (affects less than 1 in 10 people) • Headache, dizziness • Dry mouth, feeling sick (nausea), stomach upset or discomfort • Cough and throat irritation when you have just used ATROVENT Uncommon (affects less than 1 in 100 people) • Itching, skin rash • Unexpected tightness of the chest, swelling of the throat, dry throat • Blurred vision, dilated pupils, glaucoma, painful, stinging, red or swelling of the eyes, see colours or lights • Diarrhoea, constipation or being sick • Mouth or lip sores • Problems passing water (urine), especially if you already have problems passing urine Rare (affects less than 1 in 1000 people) • Difficulty focusing • Nettle rash (urticaria) If any of the liquid or mist accidentally gets into your eyes you may get painful, stinging or red eyes, dilated pupils, blurred vision, see colours or lights. If this happens, talk to your doctor for advice. If affected, do not drive or use any tools or machines. If you get problems with your eyes at any other time, talk to your doctor for advice. Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Ingredients
What ATROVENT Nebule contain
ATROVENT Nebule contain a nebuliser solution.
Each single dose unit contains 500 micrograms of the active ingredient ipratropium bromide as Ipratropium Bromide monohydrate Ph. Eur. in 2 ml of solution
Each single dose unit contains 250 micrograms of the active ingredient ipratropium bromide as Ipratropium Bromide monohydrate Ph. Eur. in 1 ml of solution
How to Store
How to Store
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and the vial label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month. Store below 25°C. Keep vials in the outer carton in order to protect from light. Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
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