Adult:
Paediatric:
< 6 years | > 6 years | Subsequent dose if required | Notes | |
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Nebulised | 250 microg in 1 mL | 500 microg in 2 mL | Repeat nebulised dose every 20 minutes; maximum of 3 doses. | Dilute solution for nebulisation to 2-3mL with sodium chloride 0.9% |
MDI | 4 puffs (80 microg) | 8 puffs (160 microg) | Repeat MDI dose every 20 minutes; maximum of 3 doses | Give via spacer |
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