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Salbutamol

Beta 2 -adrenergic agonist
Injection · Inhaler · Tablet100 mcg · 50 mcg · 5 ml · 200 mcg93 brands · 54 makers
Salbutamol is a beta 2 -adrenergic agonist used for treatment or prevention of bronchospasm in adult and pediatric patients aged 4 years and older with reversible obstructive airway disease. Salbutamol is listed in Nepal's National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM, Sixth Revision 2021) under Medicines Acting on the Respiratory Tract.
Generic namesalbutamol
Therapeutic classMedicines Acting on the Respiratory Tract > 25.1 Antiasthmatic and medicines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Form & strength (NLEM)Inhalation: 100 mcg/dose; Injection: 50 mcg / ml in 5 ml ampoule; Metered dose inhaler (aerosol): 200 mcg (as sulfate) per dose; Oral liquid: 2mg (as sulfate)/5ml; Tablet: 2 mg, 4 mg (as sulfate)
Source / स्रोतNational List of Essential Medicines Nepal (2021); NepalDoc medicine catalog

What it's for

Albuterol Sulfate HFA is a beta 2 -adrenergic agonist indicated for: Treatment or prevention of bronchospasm in adult and pediatric patients aged 4 years and older with reversible obstructive airway disease. Prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm in adult and pediatric patients aged 4 years and older.

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Salbutamol. Full label: DailyMed.

Albuterol Sulfate HFA is a beta 2 -adrenergic agonist indicated for: Treatment or prevention of bronchospasm in adult and pediatric patients aged 4 years and older with reversible obstructive airway disease. Prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm in adult and pediatric patients aged 4 years and older.

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Salbutamol. Full label: DailyMed.

For oral inhalation only. Treatment or prevention of bronchospasm in adult and pediatric patients aged 4 years and older: 2 inhalations by oral inhalation every 4 to 6 hours. For some patients, 1 inhalation every 4 hours may be sufficient.

Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.

Albuterol Sulfate HFA is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Hypersensitivity to any ingredient.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

Life-threatening paradoxical bronchospasm may occur. Discontinue Albuterol Sulfate HFA immediately and institute alternative therapy. Need for more doses of Albuterol Sulfate HFA than usual may be a sign of deterioration of asthma and requires reevaluation of treatment. Albuterol Sulfate HFA is not a substitute for corticosteroids. Cardiovascular effects may occur. Use with caution in patients sensitive to sympathomimetic drugs and patients with cardiovascular or convulsive disorders. Excessive use may be fatal. Do not exceed recommended dose. Immediate hypersensitivity reactions may occur.

Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Paradoxical bronchospasm Cardiovascular effects Hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis Hypokalemia Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥3%) are throat irritation, viral respiratory infections, upper respiratory inflammation, cough, and musculoskeletal pain.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

93 products from 54 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:

BrandCompositionMakerPack
Albutamol 1 bottle SyrupSalbutamol (1 bottle)Centaur Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Asmadil 4mg TabletSalbutamol (4mg)Nepal Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Asmadil SyrupSalbutamolNepal Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Asmarex 4mg TabletSalbutamol (4mg)Time Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Asmarex SyrupSalbutamolTime Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Astha Expectorant TabletSalbutamolNational Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
ASTHALIN 100MCG InjectionSalbutamol (100MCG)Cipla Ltd.
Asthalin 15ml RotacapSalbutamol (15ml)Cipla Ltd.
Asthalin 2 2mg TabletSalbutamol (2mg)Cipla Ltd.
Asthalin 2.5ML RotacapSalbutamol (2.5ML)Cipla Ltd.
Asthalin 200mcg RotacapSalbutamol (200mcg)Cipla Ltd.
Asthalin 2mg/5ml SyrupSalbutamol (2mg/5ml)Cipla Ltd.
Asthalin 4 4mg TabletSalbutamol (4mg)Cipla Ltd.
Asthalin SA 4MG TabletSalbutamol (4MG)Cipla Ltd.
Asthalin SA 8mg TabletSalbutamol (8mg)Cipla Ltd.
Asthamol 4mg TabletSalbutamol (4mg)Vijayadeep Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
Azmasol HFA 200mcg InhalerSalbutamol (200mcg)Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Beta 2 2mg TabletSalbutamol (2mg)Deurali Janta Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Beta 4 4mg TabletSalbutamol (4mg)Deurali Janta Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Beta Forte 4mg TabletSalbutamol (4mg)Deurali Janta Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Beta SyrupSalbutamolDeurali Janta Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Breathex 100ml SyrupSalbutamol (100ml)Siddhartha Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Breathex Born 4mg TabletSalbutamol (4mg)Siddhartha Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Durasal 4mg CapsuleSalbutamol (4mg)Raptakos Brett & Co Ltd
Mucosal 2mg TabletSalbutamol (2mg)S.R. Drug Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
Mucosal 4mg TabletSalbutamol (4mg)S.R. Drug Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
Mucosal SyrupSalbutamolS.R. Drug Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
Sal 4mg TabletSalbutamol (4mg)Lomus Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd.
Sal SyrupSalbutamolLomus Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd.
Salbetol 2 2mg TabletSalbutamol (2mg)FDC Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd.

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Brand list from the NepalDoc medicine catalog. Availability varies by pharmacy — call ahead to confirm stock.

Storage Store at room temperature between 68°F and 77°F (20°C and 25°C);

Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.

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