VENTOLIN ORAL LIQUID 2 MG/5 ML (SUGAR-FREE) [SIN08240P]

Product Info

VENTOLIN ORAL LIQUID 2 MG/5 ML (SUGAR-FREE)

[SIN08240P]

Indications

Salbutamol is a selective beta-₂ adrenoceptor agonist indicated for the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm. It provides short acting bronchodilation in reversible airways obstruction due to asthma, chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

Bronchodilators should not be the only or main treatment in patients with persistent asthma. In patients with persistent asthma unresponsive to VENTOLIN, treatment with inhaled corticosteroids is recommended to achieve and maintain control. Failing to respond to treatment with VENTOLIN may signal a need for urgent medical advice or treatment.

VENTOLIN oral liquid is indicated for the relief of bronchospasm in bronchial asthma of all types, chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

VENTOLIN oral liquid is suitable oral therapy for children or for those adults who prefer liquid medicines.

Dosage and Administration

VENTOLIN has a duration of action of 4 to 6 hours in most patients.

Increasing use of beta-₂ agonists may be a sign of worsening asthma. Under these conditions a reassessment of the patient’s therapy plan may be required and concomitant glucocorticosteroid therapy should be considered.

As there may be adverse effects associated with excessive dosing, the dosage or frequency of administration should only be increased on medical advice.

Adults:
The usual effective dose is 4 mg of salbutamol (10 ml of oral liquid) 3 or 4 times per day.
If adequate bronchodilation is not obtained each single dose may be gradually increased to as much as 8 mg of salbutamol (20 ml of oral liquid).
However, it has been established that some patients obtain adequate relief with 2 mg of salbutamol 3 or 4 times daily.

Children:
The following doses should be administered 3 or 4 times daily:
2–6 years: 1–2 mg salbutamol as 2.5–5 ml of oral liquid.
6–12 years: 2 mg salbutamol as 5 ml of oral liquid.
Over 12 years: 2–4 mg salbutamol as 5–10 ml of oral liquid.
The drug is well tolerated by children so that, if necessary, these doses can be cautiously increased.

Special patient groups:
In elderly patients or in those known to be unusually sensitive to beta-adrenergic stimulant drugs, it is advisable to initiate treatment with 2 mg salbutamol 3 or 4 times per day.

Contraindications

VENTOLIN oral liquid is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its components.

Non-i.v. formulations of VENTOLIN must not be used to arrest uncomplicated premature labour or threatened abortion.