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Atrovent Aerocaps What you should know about Atrovent Aerocaps
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Please read this leaflet carefully before you start to take your medicine.  It contains a summary of the information available on your medicine.  The information in this leaflet applies to Atrovent Aerocaps only.  If after reading this you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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The name of your medicine is Atrovent Aerocaps.
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Each Atrovent Aerocap contains 40 micrograms of the active ingredient ipratropium bromide.  Each Aerocap also contains glucose, as an inactive ingredient.
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Ipratropium bromide belongs to a group of medicines called bronchodilators.  They help you to breathe more easily by opening up your airways.
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The following packs are available:
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A pack containing 1 Aerohaler and 100 Atrovent Aerocaps.
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A refill pack containing 100 Atrovent Aerocaps.
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The Product Licence and Product Authorisation for Atrovent Aerocaps are held by:
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Boehringer Ingelheim Limited, Ellesfield Avenue, Bracknell,
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Berkshire, RG12 8YS.
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and the Aerocaps are manufactured by:
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Boehringer Ingelheim KG, D-55216, Ingelheim am Rhein,
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Germany.
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How Atrovent Aerocaps Help You
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Atrovent Aerocaps help those who have breathing difficulties to breathe more easily, for example those with asthma or chronic bronchitis.
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Before Taking Your Medicine
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Tell your doctor or pharmacist if:
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You are pregnant, likely to become pregnant, or if you are breastfeeding.
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You are &quot;allergic" or hypersensitive to atropine or ipratropium bromide.
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You suffer from glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye) or prostate problems.
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If in doubt ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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How To Take Your Medicine
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Follow your doctor's instructions about when and how to take your medicine and always read the label.  If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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The Atrovent Aerocaps are designed to be used in the Aerohaler.  This leaflet contains information on the Aerocaps and also separate instructions on how to use the Aerohaler, so please read those carefully too.
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The usual recommended dose is as follows:
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Adults:1 Aerocap three or four times daily.  Your doctor may prescribe a higher dose if s/he feels that it is necessary for you.
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Children under 12:The Aerocaps are not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age.
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Do not use more than your prescribed number of Aerocaps.
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Do not swallow the Aerocaps. 
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 The Aerohaler pierces the Aerocap so that you can breathe the powder it contains into your lungs.  Make sure that you have an Aerohaler and that you can use it properly – remember, there are separate instructions on how to use it and you should read those too.  If you have problems using the Aerohaler, ask your doctor or pharmacist to show you how it works.
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 Once the Aerocaps have been removed from the foil blister they should be used within one day.
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After Taking Your Medicine
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If you notice your medicine is not working as well as it used to, consult your doctor immediately.
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All medicines can sometimes cause side effects.  Atrovent may occasionally cause dry mouth, difficulty in urinating or constipation.  As with other inhaled medicines, some patients may suffer from wheeze or cough directly after taking the medicine.
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If you experience any of these and they persist or become troublesome, consult your doctor.
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If you experience any other unusual or unexpected symptoms consult your doctor or pharmacist.
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How To Store Your Medicine
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The Aerocaps should be stored below 25°C and kept away from heat, including the sun.
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Important:
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  Once the Aerocaps have been removed from the foil blister they should be used within one day.
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Do not take this medicine after the expiry date which you will find printed on the packaging.
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Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
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This leaflet was written in June 1994.
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REMEMBER THIS MEDICINE IS FOR YOU
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, only a doctor can prescribe it for you.
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NEVER
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 give it to others.  It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
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Want To Know More?
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Then join the Airmail Club.  Free membership of this club entitles you to complementary Airmail newsletters which are for anyone concerned with longstanding breathing problems.  Not just for patients, but for carers too, they hope to inform, educate, support and entertain all those who read them.  The information provided is designed to complement that given by your doctor, practice nurse or pharmacist.
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To join the club, send your name and address (please print) to:
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Airmail, Freepost, P.O. Box 70, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 4GR.
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Boehringer
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 Ingelheim
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