Ipravent Inhaler

Inhaler · Cipla
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Ipravent Inhaler is a inhaler made by Cipla that contains Ipratropium 20 mcg per puff. Ipratropium is a bronchodilator (anticholinergic): opens the airways in COPD and asthma, often combined with a reliever.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Ipratropium20 mcg per puff

What it is used for

Opens the airways in COPD and asthma, often combined with a reliever.

How it works

A short-acting anticholinergic bronchodilator that relaxes airways; used in COPD, in nebulisers with salbutamol during attacks, and as a nasal spray for runny nose.

How to take it

Inhaler or nebuliser 3 to 4 times a day as prescribed. Keep the mist out of your eyes.

Common side effects

  • Dry mouth
  • Cough
  • Headache

Get medical help straight away if

  • Eye pain or blurred vision (glaucoma risk if it gets in the eyes)
  • Difficulty passing urine
  • Breathing worse after use

Be careful

Can cause dry mouth; keep the mist out of the eyes (glaucoma risk).

Other medicines and interactions

Adds to effects of other anticholinergic medicines.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Inhaled bronchodilators are generally continued in pregnancy and breastfeeding, because uncontrolled breathing problems are the bigger risk; ask your doctor.

Common questions

What is Ipravent Inhaler?

Ipravent Inhaler is a inhaler by Cipla containing Ipratropium 20 mcg per puff.

What is Ipravent Inhaler used for?

Opens the airways in COPD and asthma, often combined with a reliever.

How should I take Ipravent Inhaler?

Inhaler or nebuliser 3 to 4 times a day as prescribed. Keep the mist out of your eyes. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Ipravent Inhaler?

Common side effects include: Dry mouth, cough, headache. Get medical help straight away for: Eye pain or blurred vision (glaucoma risk if it gets in the eyes), difficulty passing urine, breathing worse after use.

Does Ipravent Inhaler need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Ipravent Inhaler in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Inhaled bronchodilators are generally continued in pregnancy and breastfeeding, because uncontrolled breathing problems are the bigger risk; ask your doctor.

What are the substitutes for Ipravent Inhaler?

We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.