Ventolin
Developed to mitigate acute airway constriction to support open lung passages and alleviate wheezing spasms.
- Category
- Respiratory Health
- Active ingredient
- Salbutamol
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2mg · 4mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Ventolin, depending on stock.
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
developed to mitigate acute airway constriction to support open lung passages and alleviate wheezing spasms.
Mechanism of action
Selectively stimulates beta-2 receptors in bronchial smooth muscles, inducing rapid relaxation to expand airways.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Safe for rescue therapy under clinician guidance. Breastfeeding: Compatible.
What you will receive
Ventolin is the originator brand name, made by GlaxoSmithKline. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with GlaxoSmithKline.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Salbutamol is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.