Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Salbutamol
Drug Class
Drugs For Obstructive Airway Diseases, Inhalants
Chemical Class
Phenylbutylalcohol
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
R03AC02, R03CC02
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Salnon?
Uses
Salbutamol (albuterol) is a medication used to relax and open up your airways. It is used to relieve wheezing, coughing, chest tightness ...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Phenylbutylalcohol
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Bronchodilator pharmacological group
Albuterol also known as Salbutamol Sulphate. Salbutamol is the derivative of Albuterol. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Phenylbutylalcohol. It belongs to Beta-2 adrenergic agonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Bronchodilator pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Albuterol is 239.30. Its pKa is 9.3, 10.3.
How to Take It
1
Adult · Inhalation
2.5 to 5 mg — 6 hourly
To be used with nebuliser or respirator
2
Adult · Inhalation
100 to 200 mcg — 6 hourly
Frequency may be increased to 6 times if needed.
3
Adult · PO
2 to 4 mg — 8 hourly
Frequency may be increased to 4 times if needed.
4
Child · Inhalation
0.25 mg/kg — 6 hourly
Recommended via Nebulization
5
Child · Oral
0.1 to 0.2 mg/kg — 8 hourly
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Safety Alerts
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to albuterol
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Albuterol may increase the risk of death or hospitalization in people with asthma, but the risk in people with obstructive airway disease or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is not known
To make sure albuterol inhalation is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have: heart disease, high blood pressure, congestive heart failure
a heart rhythm disorder
Important Warnings
Hyperthyroidism, myocardial insufficiency, angina, cardiac arrhythmias, hypertension, pregnancy, active or quiescent pulmonary tuberculosis, transferring from systemic steroids
Side Effects
Headacheanxietydepressiondrynessepistaxishyperactivityhypersensitivity reactionsnasal irritationnasal ulcerationsleep disturbancessmell disturbancestaste disturbancesthroat irritation. Rare: Paradoxical bronchospasmdiscontinue immediately.
Drug Interactions
Sympathomimetics.
Storage
Inhaler Store at room temperature. Protect from Sunlight and Heat. Syrup, Inj Store at room temperature, Below 30°C or in refrigerator. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight. Tab Store in a well closed container, at room temperature, Below 30°C or in refrigerator. Do not Freeze. Protect from Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 789.12
DRAP approved maximum price · per unit · approved 23 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
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Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Salbutamol, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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