Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Salbutamol
Drug Class
Respiratory Care
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Uses
Albuterol is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways and increases air flow to the lungs. Albuterol inhalation is used to tr...
How It Works
Dilute 5 mg with 500 ml dextrose 5% or sodium chloride 0.9%; For premature labour: Dilute with dextrose 5% to a conc. of 200 mcg/ml for use in a syringe pump or for other infusion methods (preferably via controlled infusion device), dilute to a conc. of 20 mcg/ml; close attention to, patients fluid & electrolyte status essential.
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
When used for uncomplicated premature labour: Abruptio-placenta, antepartum haemorrhage, cord compression, eclampsia, history of cardiac disease, intra-uterine infection or fetal death, placenta praevia, pulmonary hypertension, severe pre-eclampsia, risk factors for myocardial ischaemia, threatened miscarriage
Important Warnings
Mild to moderate pre-eclampsia, suspected cardiovascular disease, myocardial insufficiency, an-gina, cardiac arrhythmias, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, young children
Side Effects
GI distresstremorfeeling of tensionheadachetachycardiaperiheral vasodilation.
Drug Interactions
Sympathomimetics.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Caution advised
Lactation
Caution advised
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 121.85
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 121.85
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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