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why you are taking them and what benefits / risks you can expect.
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available. It may differ from a CMI that you previously received from your doctor
or pharmacist, or in your pack of medicine.
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Product name
Date released
Atrovent Nasal
08 Apr 2021
Warnings
Do not use Atrovent Nasal if:
1. you are allergic to ipratropium bromide, or any of the ingredients listed at the end
of this leaflet. Always check the ingredients to make sure you can use this medicine.
2. you are allergic to any other medicine, particularly atropine or other anticholinergic
medicines.
3. the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering.
4. it is past the expiry date printed on the pack.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you:
have any other medical conditions, especially:
an eye problem called "glaucoma"
enlargement of the prostate gland
problems with passing urine
cystic fibrosis
are uncertain as to whether you have, or have had, any of these conditions.
take any medicines for any other condition.
Atrovent Nasal spray contains the (antimicrobial) preservative benzalkonium chloride
which may cause irritation of the nasal lining (mucosa).
During treatment, you may be at risk of developing certain side effects. It is important
you understand these risks and how to monitor for them. See additional information
under Section 6. Are there any side effects?
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Check with your doctor if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant. Care is recommended
during pregnancy, particularly in the first three months.
Talk to your doctor if you are breastfeeding or intend to breastfeed. Care is also
recommended if you are breastfeeding as it is not known if the active ingredient in
Atrovent Nasal may pass into breast milk.
The benefits of Atrovent Nasal must be assessed against any risks. Your doctor will
discuss the risks and benefits of using Atrovent Nasal while you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Children
There is not enough information available to recommend the use of Atrovent Nasal in
children under 12 years of age.
1. you are allergic to ipratropium bromide, or any of the ingredients listed at the end
of this leaflet. Always check the ingredients to make sure you can use this medicine.
2. you are allergic to any other medicine, particularly atropine or other anticholinergic
medicines.
3. the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering.
4. it is past the expiry date printed on the pack.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you:
have any other medical conditions, especially:
an eye problem called "glaucoma"
enlargement of the prostate gland
problems with passing urine
cystic fibrosis
are uncertain as to whether you have, or have had, any of these conditions.
take any medicines for any other condition.
Atrovent Nasal Forte spray contains the (antimicrobial) preservative benzalkonium
chloride which may cause irritation of the nasal lining (mucosa).
During treatment, you may be at risk of developing certain side effects. It is important
you understand these risks and how to monitor for them. See additional information
under Section 6. Are there any side effects?
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Check with your doctor if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant. Care is recommended
during pregnancy, particularly in the first three months.
Talk to your doctor if you are breastfeeding or intend to breastfeed. Care is also
recommended if you are breastfeeding as it is not known if the active ingredient in
Atrovent Nasal Forte may pass into breast milk.
The benefits of Atrovent Nasal Forte must be assessed against any risks. Your doctor
will discuss the risks and benefits of using Atrovent Nasal Forte while you are pregnant
or breastfeeding.
Children
There is not enough information available to recommend the use of Atrovent Nasal Forte
in children under 12 years of age.
people who have difficulty breathing during or after surgery using assisted ventilation.
Asthma is a disease where the lining of the lungs becomes inflamed (red and swollen),
making it difficult to breathe. This may be due to an allergy to house dust mites,
smoke or other irritants.
Chronic obstructive bronchitis is a lung condition that can cause difficulty in breathing,
wheeziness and constant coughing.
Atrovent UDV contains the active ingredient ipratropium bromide monohydrate. It belongs
to a group of medicines called anticholinergic bronchodilators.
Atrovent UDV opens up the air passages in people suffering from asthma, chronic bronchitis
and difficulty breathing during or after surgery.
It begins to act quickly after use but may take up to 2 hours to give maximum benefit.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why Atrovent UDV has been prescribed
for you.
Your doctor may have prescribed Atrovent UDV for another reason.
There is no evidence that Atrovent UDV is addictive.
Atrovent UDV is available only with a doctor’s prescription.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to teriflunomide, leflunomide
or any of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI. Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines,
or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I use Aubagio? in the full CMI.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to AURORIX or any of the ingredients
listed at the end of the CMI.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines,
or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I use AURORIX? in the full CMI.
AUSTRAPEN is an antibiotic used to treat infections in different parts of the body
caused by bacteria.
AUSTRAPEN will not work against infections caused by viruses, such as colds or the
flu.
AUSTRAPEN is an antibiotic that belongs to a group of medicines called penicillins.
These antibiotics work by killing the bacteria that are causing your infection.
Your doctor may have prescribed AUSTRAPEN for another reason. Ask your doctor why
AUSTRAPEN has been prescribed for you.
This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription.
AVAMYS is used to treat symptoms of allergic rhinitis including stuffy, runny or itchy
nose, sneezing, and watery, itchy or red eyes. The effects are usually felt within
the first day, although some people will not feel the effects until several days after
first taking it.
AVAMYS contains the medicine fluticasone furoate. This medicine belongs to a group
of medicines known as corticosteroids, frequently called 'steroids'. They are not
'anabolic steroids' which are the steroids sometimes misused by athletes.
AVAMYS works to decrease inflammation caused by allergy (rhinitis).
Your doctor may have prescribed AVAMYS for another reason.
Avanza is used in the treatment of depression including relapse prevention.
Depression is longer lasting or more severe than "low moods" everyone has from time
to time due to the stress of everyday life. It is thought to be caused by a chemical
imbalance in parts of the brain. This affects your whole body and can cause emotional
and physical symptoms such as feeling low in spirit, loss of interest in activities,
unable to enjoy life, poor appetite or overeating, disturbed sleep, often waking up
early, loss of sex drive, lack of energy and feeling guilty over nothing.
This medicine corrects this chemical imbalance and may help relieve the symptoms of
depression.
Your doctor, however, may prescribe it for another purpose.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why it has been prescribed for you.
This medicine is only available with a doctor's prescription.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to Avapro or any of the ingredients
listed at the end of the CMI.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines,
or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I take Avapro? in the full CMI.
Do not take if you have ever had an allergic reaction to Avapro HCT or any of the
ingredients listed at the end of the CMI. Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines,
or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I take Avapro HCT? in the full CMI.
