Berodual Dosage/Direction for Use

(1 mL contains 261 mcg ipratropium bromide + 500 mcg fenoterol hydrobromide) (20 drops=1 mL).
Posology: Treatment should be initiated and administered under medical supervision, e.g. in the hospital setting. Home based treatment can be recommended in patients when a low dose rapid acting beta-agonist bronchodilator such as BERODUAL metered dose inhaler has been insufficient in providing relief after consultation with an experienced physician. It can also be recommended in patients who are in need for nebuliser treatment for other reasons e.g. handling issues of metered dose inhaler or requirement of higher doses in experienced patients.
The treatment with the solution for inhalation should always be started with the lowest recommended dose. The dosage should be adapted to the individual requirements and tailored according to the severity of the acute episode. Administration should be stopped when sufficient symptom relief is achieved.
The following dosages are recommended: Adults (including elderly) and adolescents >12 years of age: Acute episodes of bronchospasm: Depending on the severity of the acute episode doses ranging between 261 mcg ipratropium bromide/500 mcg fenoterol hydrobromide (i.e. 1 mL=20 drops) and 652.5 mcg ipratropium bromide/1250 mcg fenoterol hydrobromide (i.e. 2.5 mL=50 drops) may be used. In exceptional particular severe cases doses up to 1044 mcg ipratropium bromide/2000 mcg fenoterol hydrobromide (i.e. 4 mL=80 drops) may be used.
Children 6-12 years: Acute asthma episodes: Depending on the severity of the acute episode and age doses ranging between 130.5 mcg ipratropium bromide/250 mcg fenoterol hydrobromide (i.e. 0.5 mL=10 drops) and 522 mcg ipratropium bromide/1000 mcg fenoterol hydrobromide (i.e. 2 mL=40 drops) may be used.
Children <6 years (below 22 kg body weight): Because there is limited information in this age group the following dose is recommended to be given under medical supervision only: About 26.1 mcg ipratropium bromide/50 mcg fenoterol hydrobromide (i.e. 0.1mL=2 drops) per kg body weight = up to a maximum of 0.5 mL (=10 drops).