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Indications/Uses
Relief of bronchospasm associated with asthma, bronchitis or emphysema.
Dosage/Direction for Use
According to the doctor's instructions. Do not exceed the recommended dosage.
Adults: For immediate relief: one or two puffs.
In chronic or preventive treatment: two puffs, 3 or 4 times daily.
For relief of effort-induced bronchitis: two puffs before starting activity.
Children: Treatment with this drug should be supervised by an adult.
For immediate relief or before effort: one puff.
In chronic or preventive treatment: one puff, 3 or 4 times daily. The dose may be increased to two puffs when necessary.
This drug should be taken at fixed intervals, according to the doctor's instructions. Treatment should be completed. In case of a missed dose, the patient should take the dose immediately when remembered, but never take two doses together.
Adults: For immediate relief: one or two puffs.
In chronic or preventive treatment: two puffs, 3 or 4 times daily.
For relief of effort-induced bronchitis: two puffs before starting activity.
Children: Treatment with this drug should be supervised by an adult.
For immediate relief or before effort: one puff.
In chronic or preventive treatment: one puff, 3 or 4 times daily. The dose may be increased to two puffs when necessary.
This drug should be taken at fixed intervals, according to the doctor's instructions. Treatment should be completed. In case of a missed dose, the patient should take the dose immediately when remembered, but never take two doses together.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the drug.
Special Precautions
Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should notify their doctors before starting treatment with this drug. The doctor should likewise be notified of any known hypersensitivity towards any food or drug.
Consult the doctor if the patient suffers or has suffered from impaired function of the heart and/or the vascular system, hypertension, hyperactivity of the thyroid gland, enlarged prostate and if the patient has suffered from spasms in the past. The use of SALBUTAMOL inhaler by athletes can give a positive laboratory result in doping controls.
Consult the doctor if the patient suffers or has suffered from impaired function of the heart and/or the vascular system, hypertension, hyperactivity of the thyroid gland, enlarged prostate and if the patient has suffered from spasms in the past. The use of SALBUTAMOL inhaler by athletes can give a positive laboratory result in doping controls.
Use In Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should notify their doctors before starting treatment with this drug.
Adverse Reactions
Every drug may have undesired effects. After taking this drug and the patient experiences any untoward change in general health or well-being such as nausea, dizziness, skin rash and irritation, etc., discontinue taking the drug and consult the doctor. Increased heart rate and restlessness may occur. Notify the doctor in case of chest pain and tremor.
Drug Interactions
Notify the doctor if the patient is taking any other drug aside from salbutamol or if the patient has just completed treatment with another drug. This is to prevent risks or therapeutic failure resulting from drug interactions. Consult the doctor if there is an indication to use the following drugs: sedatives, tricyclic antidepressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors and hypoglycemic drugs.
Caution For Usage
Direction for Use: 1. Remove the dust cap from the mouthpiece.
2. Hold the inhaler vertically.
3. Shake the inhaler for 20 seconds.
4. Put the mouthpiece in the mouth. Press lips tightly to the mouthpiece while exhaling fully.
5. Take a long deep breath through the mouth; at the same time push the aerosol canister.
6. After inhaling, hold breath for maximum penetration.
7. If necessary, wait a few seconds, then repeat the procedure (3, 4, 5 and 6).
8. Replace the cap after use.
Clean regularly the plastic adapter. To clean, take out the metal container and wash the adapter in warm (not hot) soapy water. Rinse thoroughly, dry the adapter and reassemble the unit so that it is ready for use. Replace the cap upon reassembly.
2. Hold the inhaler vertically.
3. Shake the inhaler for 20 seconds.
4. Put the mouthpiece in the mouth. Press lips tightly to the mouthpiece while exhaling fully.
5. Take a long deep breath through the mouth; at the same time push the aerosol canister.
6. After inhaling, hold breath for maximum penetration.
7. If necessary, wait a few seconds, then repeat the procedure (3, 4, 5 and 6).
8. Replace the cap after use.
Clean regularly the plastic adapter. To clean, take out the metal container and wash the adapter in warm (not hot) soapy water. Rinse thoroughly, dry the adapter and reassemble the unit so that it is ready for use. Replace the cap upon reassembly.
Storage
Store at temperatures not exceeding 30°C. The container is pressurized and should not be perforated or burned even when empty.
MIMS Class
Antiasthmatic & COPD Preparations
Features
Brand
ASMACAIRE
Full Details
Dosage Strength
100mcg / act.
Drug Ingredients
- Salbutamol
Drug Packaging
Metered-Dose Inhaler (CFC Free) 200 act.
Generic Name
Salbutamol
Dosage Form
Metered-Dose Inhaler (CFC Free)
Registration Number
DR-XY25835
Drug Classification
Prescription Drug (RX)