Ventolin Inhaler
Salbutamol
Ingredients & Drug Type
Ventolin Inhaler is listed as Respiratory containing Salbutamol. A respiratory medicine used for allergy, asthma, or airway symptoms depending on dosage form.
- Active ingredient
- Salbutamol
- Therapeutic class
- Respiratory
- Dosage form
- Inhaler
- Strength
- 100 mcg/dose
Dosing
- Pediatric
- 1–2 بخة عند الحاجةMin age: 4 سنوات
- Frequency
- كل 4–6 ساعات عند الحاجة
- Route
- inhalation
- Common catalog dose: 1–2 بخة.
- Frequency: كل 4–6 ساعات عند الحاجة.
- Route: inhalation.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
Instructions: رج العبوة، استنشق ببطء، احبس النفس 10 ثوان، اشطف الفم
Medical Overview
Ventolin Inhaler is listed as Respiratory containing Salbutamol. A respiratory medicine used for allergy, asthma, or airway symptoms depending on dosage form.
Ventolin (salbutamol) is the blue rescue inhaler — bronchodilation within minutes for asthma attacks and exercise-induced symptoms. It firefights; it never treats the underlying inflammation (that’s the daily preventer’s job). Needing it >2-3×/week — or emptying a canister monthly — means the asthma plan needs review, not more blue puffs.
Uses / Indications
- Asthma
- bronchospasm
- relief of shortness of breath when needed
- Asthma, allergic rhinitis, cough, or airway narrowing depending on diagnosis.
Side Effects
- Tremor
- tachycardia
- headache
- hypokalaemia at high doses
- Tremor, palpitations, dry mouth, throat irritation, or hoarseness depending on the medicine.
Contraindications
- لا موانع مطلقة تُذكر لمن يحتاجه إنقاذاً — الحذر إداري: أمراض قلب بنبض متسارع
- فرط درق غير مضبوط
- وسكري غير مستقر (يرفع السكر قليلاً). الحمل: يُستخدم عند اللزوم بأمان مقبول (أزمة الأم أخطر على الجنين من بخاخها).
- Drug allergy or unsupervised inhaler use in severe breathlessness.
Warnings
- تقنية البخ نصف العلاج: زفير كامل
- بخة مع شهيق بطيء عميق
- حبس نفس 10 ثوانٍ — واستخدم غرفة توسيع (سبيسر) إن وُجدت. عدّ استهلاكك: علبة إنقاذ تفرغ شهرياً صرخة استغاثة لا روتين. أزمة لا تنفك بعد جرعات متكررة = طوارئ فوراً. راجع خطة ربوك مع اختصاصي صدرية عبر كلينكس جو.
- Severe breathlessness, blue lips, or no response to rescue inhaler needs emergency care.
Drug Interactions
- حاصرات بيتا غير الانتقائية (إندرال) تضاده مباشرة — تنبيه مهم لمرضى الشقيقة والضغط. مدرات وكورتيزون: هبوط البوتاسيوم يتراكب بالجرعات الكبيرة. لا مشكلة مع بخاخاته الواقية — بل يسبقها في الأزمة.
- May interact with heart medicines, some antidepressants, or QT-prolonging medicines.
Patient Guidance
- Learn correct inhaler technique.
- Rinse the mouth after steroid inhalers.
- Keep a written asthma action plan when relevant.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Ventolin Inhaler?
Ventolin Inhaler contains Salbutamol and is categorized as Respiratory. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Ventolin Inhaler?
Catalog dosing information includes: 1–2 بخة. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Ventolin Inhaler?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Ventolin Inhaler be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.