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Ventolin Respirator Solution and Nebules

Generic Name: Salbutamol sulfate
Product Name: Ventolin Respirator Solution and Nebules

• Indication of Ventolin Respirator Solution and Nebules
• Action of Ventolin Respirator Solution and Nebules
• Dose Advice of Ventolin Respirator Solution and Nebules
• Schedule of Ventolin Respirator Solution and Nebules
• Common side effects of Ventolin Respirator Solution and Nebules
• Uncommon side effects of Ventolin Respirator Solution and Nebules

Indication of Ventolin Respirator Solution and Nebules:

Treatment and prevention of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (chronic bronchitis and emphysema). Ventolin Respirator Solution and Nebules are useful in patients who are unable to use standard oral pressurised inhalers eg. young children.

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Action of Ventolin Respirator Solution and Nebules:

Salbutamol relieves asthma by relaxing muscles within the airways (bronchodilation) making it easier to breath.

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Dose Advice of Ventolin Respirator Solution and Nebules:

Ventolin Respirator Solution and Nebules must be used in an efficient nebulising device. Please see your doctor for directions. Not to be injected or swallowed.
Solution may be inhaled diluted or direct in an intermittent or

continuous administration pattern.

Dosage is adjustable by weight for children - please see prescribing notes for details.

Notify doctor if symptoms do not dissipate upon use of nebuliser, if symptoms reappear within 3 hours of use or if nebuliser is being used in increasing amounts.

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