Ventolin
Salbutamol tablets for bronchospasm and asthma. It relaxes airway muscles to open the lungs.
- Category
- Respiratory Health
- Active ingredient
- Salbutamol
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2mg · 4mg
This listing uses Ventolin as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Ventolin vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Ventolin details
- Conditions
- Bronchospasm · Asthma
- Alternative names
- salbutamol
- Therapeutic class
- Beta-2 Adrenergic Agonist
- Pharmacological class
- Bronchodilator
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to salbutamol; severe cardiac tachyarrhythmias
- Minor side effects
- tremor; headache; cough
- Moderate side effects
- tachycardia; palpitations; mild hypokalaemia
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Onset Time
- 5–10 minutes
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Do not freeze.
- Drug interactions
- Beta Blockers; Diuretics; Digoxin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children and adults.
Serious side effects
paradoxical bronchospasm, requires immediate medical attention; severe cardiac arrhythmias, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Salbutamol tablets for bronchospasm and asthma. It relaxes airway muscles to open the lungs.
Mechanism of action
Selectively stimulates beta-2 receptors in bronchial smooth muscles, inducing rapid relaxation to expand airways.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Ventolin is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Salbutamol, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.