Always use an Atrovent inhaler exactly as your doctor has told you.
You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure, you can also refer to the Atrovent inhaler patient information leaflet that will come in the box when you buy an Atrovent inhaler.
Adults should use one or two puffs to be inhaled three or four times daily. Sometimes up to four puffs at a time may be taken.
See your doctor straight away if you feel that your Atrovent inhaler is not working as well as usual, or you need to use the Atrovent inhaler more than your doctor has recommended.
To make sure that your inhaler is working, test fire it twice into the air before using it for the first time and whenever your Atrovent inhaler has not been used for 3 days or more.
To use the Atrovent inhaler you should:
- Remove the cap from the mouthpiece.
- Hold the inhaler as shown in the picture (with the arrow on the label pointing upwards) and breathe out gently.
- Then straight away, put the mouthpiece in your mouth and start to breathe in slowly and deeply through your mouth.
- Press the top of the inhaler firmly. This will release one puff of your medicine. Keep breathing in.
- If possible hold your breath for 10 seconds. Then breathe out slowly.
- Wait 1 minute between each puff if taking multiple puffs.
- After use, replace the cap on the mouthpiece.
