Ipratropium Intranasal

  • Brand Name : Atrovent Nasal Spray
  • Drug Class : Anticholinergics, Respiratory
  • Medical Author : Dr. Vinod Katiboina, Pharm. D.
  • Medical Reviewer : Divya Jacob, Pharm. D.
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What Is Ipratropium Intranasal and How Does It Work?

Ipratropium Intranasal is a prescription medication used to treat the symptoms of seasonal allergies and runny nose caused by the common cold

  • Ipratropium Intranasal is available under the following different brand names: Atrovent Nasal Spray

What Are the Side Effects Associated with Using ipratropium Intranasal?

Common side effects of Ipratropium Intranasal include:

Serious side effects of Ipratropium Intranasal include:

Rare side effects of Ipratropium Intranasal include:

  • None 

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

  • Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors;
  • Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
  • Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out.

This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What Are the Dosages of ipratropium Intranasal?

Adult and pediatric dosage

Nasal spray

  • 0.03%
  • 0.06%

Perennial Allergic/Nonallergic Rhinitis

Adult dosage

  • Nasal spray (0.03%): 2 sprays (21 mcg/spray) per nostril every 8-12 hours; not to exceed 168-252 mcg/day.
  • Seasonal allergic rhinitis: 2 sprays (0.06%) per nostril every 6 hours.

Pediatric dosage

  • Below 6 years: Safety & efficacy not established.
  • Above 6 years: 2 sprays (0.03%) per nostril every 8-12 hours.

Symptomatic relief of rhinorrhoea (Common Cold)

Adult dosage

  • Nasal spray (0.06%): 2 sprays (0.42 mcg/spray) per nostril every 6 hours; no to exceed 672 mcg/day.

Pediatric dosage

  • Below 5 years: Safety & efficacy not established.
  • 5-12 years: 2 sprays (0.06%) in each nostril every 8 hours
  • Above 12 years: 2 sprays (0.06%) in each nostril every 6-8 hours

Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis

Adult dosage

  • Nasal spray (0.06%): 2 sprays (0.42 mcg/spray) per nostril every 6 hours; no to exceed 672 mcg/day.

Pediatric dosage

  • Below 5 years: Safety & efficacy not established.
  • Above 5 years: 2 sprays (0.06%) per nostril every 6 hours

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows: 

  • See “Dosages”

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