Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Salbutamol
ATC Code
R03AC02, R03CC02
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Samolin?
Uses
Salbutamol (albuterol) is a medication used to relax and open up your airways. It is used to relieve wheezing, coughing, chest tightness ...
How to Take It
Dosage information not available for this product.
Important Warnings
If your breathing suddenly becomes more difficult after using salbutamol, contact your healthcare provider immediately
If you need to use this medication more frequently than usual, this can be a sign that your breathing condition is getting worse
Follow your treatment action plan or contact your healthcare provider for advice
Side Effects
Serious side effects of salbutamol include: Allergic reactions. If you have an allergic reactionstop taking this medication and see a doctor straight away. Signs of an allergic reaction include swelling of the facelipsmouthtongue or throat which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathingitchy rashfeeling faint and light headed (due to low blood pressure)and collapse. Talk to your doctor as soon as possible if: you feel your heart is beating faster or stronger than usual (palpitations). This is usually harmlessand usually stops after you have used the medicine for a while you may feel your heartbeat is uneven or it gives an extra beat Do not stop using this medicine unless told to do so. Tell your doctor if you have any of the following side effects which may also happen with this medicine: Common side effects of salbutamol include: feeling shaky headache muscle cramps Rare and very rare side effects of salbutamol include: Your heart beats too fasttoo slow or irregularly (cardiac arrhythmia) A low level of potassium in your blood (hypokalemia) Increased blood flow to your extremities (peripheral dilatation) Changes in sleep patterns and changes in behaviorsuch as restlessness and excitability Muscle tension The following side effects can also happen but the frequency of these are not known: Chest paindue to heart problems such as angina. Tell your doctornurse or pharmacist if this occurs. Do not stop using this medicine unless told to do so. Lactic acidosis has also been reported very rarely in patients receiving intravenous and nebulized salbutamol therapy for the treatment of acute asthma exacerbation. Salbutamol injections and infusions have also uncommonly been associated with pulmonary edema. These are not all of the possible side effects of salbutamol. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Drug Interactions
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you are taking any of the medicines listed below: Corticosteroids
such as beclometasone dipropionate for your asthma Diuretics or water tablets
such as furosemide Medicine to reduce blood pressure
such as atenolol or propranolol Medicines to control an irregular heart beat/rhythm (digoxin)
or very fast pulse Tablets prescribed for your asthma to help your breathing
Price Intelligence
Rs 108.37
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 5 · approved 13 May, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
No retail prices recorded
Should you consider an alternative?
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Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
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Asthavent
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