SALBUTAMOL sulfate, eq. 100mcg base/puff, 200 puffs, aerosol
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SALBUTAMOL aerosol
Therapeutic Action
Inhaled short-acting beta2 agonist (SABA) bronchodilator
After inhalation, it causes rapid bronchodilation within minutes and lasting for 4-6 hours.
Indications
Symptomatic treatment of asthma attack
For severe acute asthma attacks, prefer nebulised salbutamol given through a nebuliser.
Instructions for use
Suspension or solution in a pressurised metered-dose inhaler: small canister containing a mixture of medicine and pressurised propellant. The pressure from the propellant delivers the medicine from the canister when the canister is pushed down into the boot/actuator.
Method of administration:
- Shake the inhaler and ensure that liquid is heard. Remove the mouthpiece cover.
- Inhale and then exhale as completely as possible.
- Place the lips firmly around the mouthpiece..
- Start to inhale with a long, slow breath and continue to breath as deeply as possible when activating the inhaler (puff).
- Remove the inhaler, close the lips and hold the breath for 10 seconds, or as long as is comfortable.
- Exhale, wait a few seconds, shake the inhaler again and repeat for the next puff, if required.
Manufacturers may express the content per puff as a "metered dose" (excluding the valve, i.e the quantity of drug substance contained in the device metering chamber) or as a "delivered dose" (excluding the mouthpiece, i.e. the quantity of drug substance delivered to the user). Always consult the product leaflet.
Refer to the information leaflet for appropriate instructions for use/inhalation according the inhaler model.
Pressurised metered-dose inhalers are CFC free presentation. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are harmful to the ozone layer and HFA (hydrofluoroalkane) propellant is a more effective, and environmentally-friendly alternative.
Precautions for Use
In children, use an inhalation chamber/spacer with or without a mask (depending on the age of the child) with every administration of pressurised metered-dose inhalers.
In patients who have difficulty coordinating the actuation on the metered-dose inhaler and inhalation (e.g elderly patients), use an inhalation chamber/spacer to facilitate administration and improve the effectiveness of the product.
Do not use a mouthpiece other than the one supplied with the inhaler.
Transport Dangerous Goods
UN transport code:
- UN 1950 - Aerosols, non-flammable (each not exceeding 1 L capacity)
- Transport Class 2.2 - Non-flammable, non-toxic gases
Transport is only regulated for large quantities of aerosols.
Storage
- Below 25°C ‐ Protect from sunlight
- Used aerosols: do not pierce or incinerate. Empty all residual gas, then bury.