Generic Name: IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE and ALBUTEROL

Drug Manufacturer: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM

Common Uses: Combivent (Ipratropium Bromide, Albuterol) is a bronchodilator and a beta receptor stimulant combination used to treat or prevent symptoms of asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or other breathing conditions as determined by your doctor.

How to use Combivent (Ipratropium Bromide, Albuterol): Follow the directions for using this Combivent (Ipratropium Bromide, Albuterol) provided by your doctor. COMBIVENT (IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE, ALBUTEROL) MAY COME with an instruction leaflet. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this Combivent (Ipratropium Bromide, Albuterol). BEFORE USING THIS COMBIVENT (IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE, ALBUTEROL), be sure that the canister is properly inserted into the inhaler unit and SHAKE WELL. Exhale slowly and deeply. UNLESS YOUR DOCTOR HAS TOLD YOU OTHERWISE, position the mouthpiece between your lips and try to rest your tongue flat. Your doctor may have told you to hold the inhaler 1 or 2 inches (2 or 3 centimeters) away from your open mouth or may have instructed you to use a special spacing device. AS YOU START TO TAKE A SLOW, DEEP BREATH, PRESS THE CANISTER AND MOUTHPIECE TOGETHER at exactly the same time to administer a dose of this Combivent (Ipratropium Bromide, Albuterol). Continue inhaling slowly and deeply and hold your breath for as long as comfortable, then exhale slowly through pursed lips or through your nose. If more than 1 inhalation is to be used, wait a few minutes and repeat the above process. KEEP THE SPRAY AWAY from your eyes. KEEP TRACK OF THE NUMBER of sprays you use and subtract this number from the number of doses in the container. This will help you know when the container is becoming empty. STORE THIS COMBIVENT (IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE, ALBUTEROL) at room temperature, away from extreme temperatures and direct sunlight. Do not puncture, break, or burn container, even if it appears empty. CONTINUE TO USE this Combivent (Ipratropium Bromide, Albuterol) even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF COMBIVENT (IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE, ALBUTEROL) use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Cautions: THIS COMBIVENT (IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE, ALBUTEROL) CONTAINS SOYA LECITHIN. If you are allergic to soya lecithin, soybeans, or peanuts, check with your doctor before using this Combivent (Ipratropium Bromide, Albuterol). COMBIVENT (IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE, ALBUTEROL) MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS or blurred vision. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to this Combivent (Ipratropium Bromide, Albuterol). AVOID GETTING THIS COMBIVENT (IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE, ALBUTEROL) in your eyes. COMBIVENT (IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE, ALBUTEROL) MAY CAUSE dry mouth or an unpleasant taste in your mouth. To prevent dry mouth, rinse your mouth and gargle after using this Combivent (Ipratropium Bromide, Albuterol). If you experience dry mouth, use sugarless gum or candy, or melt bits of ice in your mouth. If dry mouth persists for more than 2 weeks, contact your doctor or dentist. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW COMBIVENT (IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE, ALBUTEROL), either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this Combivent (Ipratropium Bromide, Albuterol) during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS COMBIVENT (IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE, ALBUTEROL) IS EXCRETED in breast milk. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking this Combivent (Ipratropium Bromide, Albuterol).

Possible Side Effects: SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include headache, nervousness, difficulty sleeping, dizziness, dry mouth, throat irritation, cough, or fast heart rate. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience rash, hives, itching, wheezing, or difficulty breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.