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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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