Alupent Dosage
Generic name: metaproterenol sulfate
Dosage form: aerosol
Drug class: Adrenergic bronchodilators
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 26, 2024.
The usual single dose is two to three inhalations. With repetitive dosing, inhalation should usually not be repeated more often than about every three to four hours. Total dosage per day should not exceed 12 inhalations.
Alupent® (metaproterenol sulfate USP) Inhalation Aerosol is not recommended for children under 12 years of age.
It is recommended that the physician titrate dosage according to each individual patient’s response to therapy.
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