Salbutamol
Salbutamol (Ventolin) is a short-acting reliever medicine for bronchospasm, including asthma, and is also called albuterol. This catalogue lists Ventolin and Asthalin tablets.
Key points
- More frequent use of salbutamol, or a sudden increase in use, can signal worsening asthma control.
- Ventolin and Asthalin are listed here as tablets in 2 mg and 4 mg strengths.
What salbutamol is used for
Salbutamol is also called albuterol. It is a beta2-agonist used for relief of bronchospasm in adults and children aged six years and over with reversible obstructive airway disease. The products shown here are listed for Bronchospasm and Asthma.
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