What is SALBETOL?
- SALBETOL contains Salbutamol which belong to a group of medicines called selective beta-2-androgenic agonists
What SALBETOL is used for?
It is used,
- to relax the muscles of the airways and womb
- in asthma, to relieve the narrowing of the airways
- to treat chronic bronchitis and in emphysema
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Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:
- are allergic to salbutamol or to any other ingredients in this medicine
- have an overactive thyroid gland (thyrotoxicosis)
- have diabetes
- have a history of heart disease, irregular heart rhythm or angina
- have threatened abortion (potential miscarriage) during the first six months of pregnancy
- If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breast-feeding tell your doctor before taking this medicine
- This medicine is not recommended for the children under 2 years
Tell your doctor if you are taking medicines such as:
- diuretics, guanethidine, reserpine or methyldopa (to treat high blood pressure)
- tranylcypromine, amitriptyline (for depression)
- beta-blockers such as propranolol
- corticosteroids
- theophylline (for breathing problems)
- inhaled anaesthetics
- digoxin (for heart problems)
- theophylline, aminophylline
- medicines for diabetes
- Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
- Swallow the tablet with water
Adults:
- Usual dose is 4mg three or four times a day. Your doctor may increase this gradually up to a maximum of 8mg three or four times a day. Some patients may be treated successfully with 2mg three or four times a day
Children 2-6 years
- 1-2mg three or four times a day
Children 6-12 years
- 2mg three or four times a day
Children over 12 years
- 2-4mg three or four times a day
If you take more SALBETOL
- If you take more SALBETOL, contact your nearest hospital or tell your doctor immediately
- Symptoms of an overdose include low levels of potassium in the blood which may cause muscle twitching or weakness and an irregular heartbeat
If you forget to take SALBETOL
- Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. If you forget to take a dose take it as soon as you remember it and then take the next dose at the right time
If you stop taking SALBETOL
- Do not stop taking SALBETOL without consulting your doctor
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
- an allergic reaction such as swelling of the face, lips, throat or tongue, pale or red irregular raised patches with severe itching (hives), difficulty in breathing, low blood pressure
- chest, jaw or shoulder pain (which may be accompanied with shortness of breath, nausea or vomiting)
- increased lactic acid in the body: rapid breathing, being sick, stomach pain
- low blood potassium: muscle twitching or weakness, an irregular heartbeat
- headaches, increased blood sugar levels
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- Keep out of reach of children
- Store at room temperature (15-25ºC)
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
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