Atrovent Nasal Spray Dosage

The Atrovent nasal spray dosage for treating a runny nose will be based on several factors, such as your age, the cause of your runny nose, other medications you are taking, and other medical conditions you have. Atrovent nasal spray is typically taken two to four times a day. In order for the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed.

 

Atrovent Nasal Spray Dosage: An Introduction

The dose of Atrovent® nasal spray (ipratropium nasal spray) that your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • Your age
  • The cause of your runny nose
  • Other medications you may be taking
  • Other medical conditions you may have.
     
As is always the case, do not adjust your Atrovent nasal spray dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 

Atrovent Nasal Spray Dosing for the Common Cold

The recommended Atrovent nasal spray dose for treating a runny nose due to the common cold in adults and children (age 12 years and older) is two sprays of Atrovent 0.06% nasal spray per nostril three or four times a day. For children age 5 through 11 years old, the recommended dose is two sprays of Atrovent 0.06% nasal spray three times daily.
 
Atrovent nasal spray has not been adequately studied for more than four days of use (for treating the common cold).
 

Atrovent Nasal Spray Dosing for Seasonal Allergies

The recommended Atrovent nasal spray dose for treating a runny nose due to seasonal allergies in adults and children (age five and older) is two sprays of Atrovent 0.06% nasal spray four times daily. For this use, Atrovent nasal spray has not been adequately studied for more than three weeks of use.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;