ATC
Salbutamol
For
The maximum for adults using a Salbutamol inhaler is usually 2 puffs six times daily but this can sometimes be increased for severe symptoms
Adult: Treatment and prevention in patient with reversible obstructive airway disease: As metered-dose aerosol or dry powder inhaler (90 or 100 mcg/actuation): 1 or 2 inhalations every 4-6 hours
Find out what a nebuliser does, who might need to use a nebuliser at home, and how to manage nebuliser side effects
Paediatric Population
Syr Adult Usual effective dose: 10 mL tid or qid, may be gradually increased to 20 mL if adequate bronchodilation is not obtained
The dose may be increased to two inhalations if required
Metered Dose Inhaler : 100microg/dose Storage Store at room temperature, below 25°C Dose Symptom relief of asthma and COPD Route: Inhalation 1-2 inhalations (100-200 micrograms) when required, or 5-15 minutes before exercise
With inhalation treatment, high drug concentrations are delivered directly to the lungs via nebulizers or metered-dose inhalers (MDIs), and systemic adverse effects are avoided or minimized
5 mg and salbutamol 2
Aerosol metered-dose inhaler: 180 mcg (2 puffs) inhaled PO q4-6hr; not to exceed 12 inhalations/24 hr USES: Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (e
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Correct electrolyte disorders before treatment Not to be used as the sole or main treatment for severe or unstable asthma Oral solution contains sodium benzoate Some formulations contain lactose Consider monitoring ECG in patients at risk of QT Available data indicates
The inhaler also contains the CFC-free propellant HFA134a
Children younger than 4 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your child's doctor
Asthma is a common inflammatory disease of the lungs
It is used to treat asthma, including asthma attacks and exercise-induced
Indications and Dosage
One puff usually provides a dose of 100mcg of salbutamol, although the Ventolin Accuhaler is available in a 200mcg dosage
5 mg