Generic name: mannitol inhalation [ MAN-i-tol ]
Brand names: Aridol, Bronchitol
Dosage forms: inhalation capsule (40 mg); inhalation kit (-)
Drug class:Miscellaneous diuretics
What is mannitol inhalation?
Bronchitol is used together with other medicines to improve breathing in adults with cystic fibrosis. Bronchitol is given only after you have passed a tolerance test to make sure you can safely use mannitol inhalation.
Aridol is used as a part of medical testing for asthma in children at least 6 years old.
Mannitol inhalation may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use this medicine if you've ever had an allergic reaction or bronchospasm (wheezing, chest tightness, trouble breathing) after using mannitol. You also should not use this medicine if you are allergic to the capsule ingredients.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use mannitol inhalation if you've ever had an allergic reaction or bronchospasm (wheezing, chest tightness, trouble breathing) after using mannitol.
You also should not use this medicine if you are allergic to anything used to make the capsules (such as gelatin, shellac, isopropyl alcohol, propylene glycol, ammonia solution, titanium dioxide, or iron oxides).
You should not be treated with Aridol if you have:
an aneurysm;
untreated or uncontrolled high blood pressure; or
a recent heart attack or stroke.
