Ipratropium is a bronchodilator and use for asthma and bronchospasm.

Acute bronchospasm

By inhalation of nebulised solution

Child 1 month–5 years

125–250 micrograms as required; maximum 1 mg per day.

Child 6–11 years

250 micrograms as required; maximum 1 mg per day.

Child 12–17 years

500 micrograms as required, doses higher than max. can be given under medical supervision; maximum 2 mg per day.

Severe or life-threatening acute asthma

By inhalation of nebulised solution

Child 1 month–11 years

250 micrograms every 20–30 minutes for the first 2 hours, then 250 micrograms every 4–6 hours as required.

Child 12–17 years

500 micrograms every 4–6 hours as required.

Refer to BNFC for further information.