Proper Use

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

Use this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of it and do not use it more often than your doctor ordered. Also, do not stop using this medicine or any asthma medicine without telling your doctor. To do so may increase the chance for breathing problems.

Measure the oral liquid with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. The average household teaspoon may not hold the right amount of liquid.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

  • For asthma and bronchospasm:
    • For oral dosage form (solution):
      • Adults—Two teaspoonfuls (10 milliliters [mL]) three or four times a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.
      • Children older than 9 years of age or weighing more than 60 pounds (lbs)—Two teaspoonfuls (10 mL) three or four times a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.
      • Children 6 to 9 years of age or weighing less than 60 lbs—One teaspoonful (5 mL) three or four times a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.
      • Children younger than 6 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your child's doctor.
    • For oral dosage form (tablets):
      • Adults—20 milligrams (mg) three or four times a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.
      • Children older than 9 years of age or weighing more than 60 pounds (lbs)—20 mg three or four times a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.
      • Children 6 to 9 years of age or weighing less than 60 lbs—10 mg three or four times a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.
      • Children younger than 6 years of age—Use is not recommended.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

Portions of this document last updated: March 01, 2024

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