Salboget 100mcg Salbutamol Pressurised Inhalation 100mcg Inhaler, 200 doses

Indication

A short-acting beta-2 agonist bronchodilator used for the relief and prevention of bronchospasm in patients with reversible obstructive airway disease, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Ingredients

• Salbutamol 100 mcg per actuation

Direction

Relief of acute bronchospasm: Adults and children 4 years and over: 1–2 puffs (100–200 mcg) as needed. Allow at least 1 minute between inhalations. Do not exceed 8 puffs in 24 hours. Prevention before exercise: 2 puffs 15–30 minutes before exercise. Shake the inhaler before each use and use with correct inhaler technique.

Side effects

• Tremor (fine muscle tremor of the hands)
• Palpitations or increased heart rate
• Headache
• Muscle cramps
• Restlessness or nervousness
• Rare: paradoxical bronchospasm (discontinue immediately)

Precautions

• Do not use if allergic to salbutamol or any ingredient in the inhaler.
• Increasing use of reliever inhaler indicates worsening asthma
• seek medical advice.
• Use with caution in patients with hyperthyroidism
• cardiac arrhythmias
• or hypertension.
• High doses may cause hypokalaemia (low potassium)
• monitor in severe asthma.
• Not a replacement for inhaled corticosteroids in persistent asthma.
• Consult a doctor before use during pregnancy.
• Avoid contact with eyes.