Country: Australia
Language: English
Source: Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)
Ipratropium bromide anhydrous
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Medicine Registered
IPRAVENT ® INHALATION SOLUTION IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET This leaflet answers some common questions about Ipravent. It does not contain all the available information. It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist. All medicines have risks and benefits. Your doctor has weighed the risks of you using this medicine against the benefits they expect it will have for you. IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS ABOUT USING THIS MEDICINE, ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST. KEEP THIS LEAFLET WITH THE MEDICINE. You may need to read it again. WHAT IPRAVENT INHALATION SOLUTION IS USED FOR Ipravent belongs to a group of medicines known as anticholinergic bronchodilators. Anticholinergic bronchodilators work by relaxing the bronchial tubes (air passages) that carry air in and out of your lungs. This makes breathing less difficult. Ipravent is used to relieve the symptoms of lung disease such as asthma or chronic obstructive bronchitis. It may be used in other conditions where breathing is difficult, such as after surgery or during assisted ventilation. Ipravent may be used for the management of other conditions that are not mentioned above. Your doctor will be able to tell you about the specific condition for which you have been prescribed Ipravent. ASK YOUR DOCTOR IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHY IT HAS BEEN PRESCRIBED FOR YOU. This medicine is available only with a doctor’s prescription. BEFORE YOU USE IT _WHEN YOU MUST NOT USE IT _ DO NOT USE IPRAVENT IF YOU HAVE AN ALLERGY TO IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE OR ANY OF THE INGREDIENTS LISTED AT THE END OF THIS LEAFLET. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE IF THIS APPLIES TO YOU, CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR. DO NOT USE IT AFTER THE EXPIRY DATE (EXP) PRINTED ON THE PACK. If you use it after the expiry dat Read the complete document