Airomir and Salamol - Salbutamol
Teva
Description
Short-acting selective beta2 agonist.
Inhaled
• Child, by aerosol inhalation: 100 mcg (1 puff), increased to 200 mcg (2 puffs) if necessary. For persistent symptoms, up to four times daily.
• Adult, by aerosol inhalation: 100–200 mcg (1–2 puffs), for persistent symptoms up to 4 times daily.
• Adult, by inhalation of nebulised solution: 2.5–5 mg, repeated up to four times daily for persistent symptoms.
Moderate and severe acute asthma by inhalation of aerosol.
• Children and adults: 2–10 puffs, each puff to be inhaled separately, repeat every 10–20 minutes or when required. Each puff is equivalent to 100 mcg.
Indications
Asthma and other conditions associated with reversible airways obstruction.
Preparations Available
Pressurised inhalation
Sizes Available
Inhalation powder
Airomir 100 mcg/dose, 200 dose autohaler
Airomir 100 mcg/dose, 200 dose inhaler
Salamol 100 mcg/dose, 200 dose, Easi-Breathe inhaler
Salamol 100 mcg/dose, 200 dose, CFC free
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