medication used for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
o Adults (including the elderly) and adolescents > 12 years of age: 250 - 500 micrograms (i.e. one vial of 250 micrograms in 1 ml or 1 vial of 500 micrograms in 2 ml) 3 to 4 times daily.
Key Benefits:
• LUNGOTROPIUM 500µ/1ML INH.20/AMP is a medication used for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD
• Active ingredient: Each single dose unit contains 0.050 % w/v ipratropium bromide i.e. 500 micrograms in 2 ml
• Indication: o For treatment of reversible bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). o When used concomitantly with other inhaler, for treatment of reversible airways obstruction as in acute and chronic asthma
• Dose: as prescribed by the physician. o Adults (including the elderly) and adolescents > 12 years of age: 250 - 500 micrograms (i.e. one vial of 250 micrograms in 1 ml or 1 vial of 500 micrograms in 2 ml) 3 to 4 times daily. o Children 6 - 12 years of age: 250 micrograms (i.e. one vial of 250 micrograms in 1ml) up to a total daily dose of 1mg (4 vials). o Children 0 – 5 years of age (for treatment of acute asthma only): 125 – 250 micrograms (i.e. half to one vial of 250 micrograms in 1 ml) up to a total daily dose of 1 mg (4 vials)