Atrovent Inhaler CFC Free 20mcg

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common, preventable and treatable chronic lung disease. Abnormalities in the small airways of the lungs lead to limitation of airflow in and out of the lungs. Several processes cause the airways to become narrow.

Before your first use of Atrovent HFA aerosol, prime the inhaler with 2 test sprays into the air, away from your face. Prime again whenever the inhaler has not been used in longer than 3 days. You do not need to shake this medicine before each use.

Adults (including the elderly)

One or two puffs to be inhaled three or four times daily.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

• wheezing, choking, or other breathing problems after using this medicine

• little or no urination

• blurred vision, tunnel vision or eye pain

• worsened breathing problems

Common Atrovent HFA side effects may include:

• dry mouth

• bitter taste

• headache, dizziness, or tiredness

• cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat

• cough with mucus, chest tightness, trouble breathing

• nausea, upset stomach, constipation

• back pain

• fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the above description and patient information leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for “MHRA yellowcard” in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.