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mannitol · Medicine question

What is Bronchitol (mannitol) used to treat, and in which age group?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Bronchitol (mannitol) treats cystic fibrosis in adults aged 18 years and above as an add-on therapy to best standard of care.

Sources for this answer

Bronchitol 40 mg inhalation powder, hard capsulesPharmaxis Europe Limited · emc · SmPC §4.1 Therapeutic Indications · Version 14Document updated 10 March 2022

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