Ventolin
Salbutamol tablets for bronchospasm and asthma. It relaxes airway muscles to open the lungs.
- Category
- Respiratory Health
- Active ingredient
- Salbutamol
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2mg · 4mg
Ventolin is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Ventolin depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Ventolin details
- Conditions
- Bronchospasm · Asthma
- Alternative names
- salbutamol
- Therapeutic class
- Beta-2 Adrenergic Agonist
- Pharmacological class
- Bronchodilator
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to salbutamol; severe cardiac tachyarrhythmias
- Minor side effects
- tremor; headache; cough
- Moderate side effects
- tachycardia; palpitations; mild hypokalaemia
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Onset Time
- 5–10 minutes
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Do not freeze.
- Drug interactions
- Beta Blockers; Diuretics; Digoxin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children and adults.
Serious side effects
paradoxical bronchospasm, requires immediate medical attention; severe cardiac arrhythmias, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Salbutamol tablets for bronchospasm and asthma. It relaxes airway muscles to open the lungs.
Mechanism of action
Selectively stimulates beta-2 receptors in bronchial smooth muscles, inducing rapid relaxation to expand airways.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Ventolin names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Salbutamol at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.