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Formulation

Each 2.5 mL Solution for Inhalation contains:

Salbutamol sulfate 3.0 g equivalent to Salbutamol 2.5 mg

Indication

It is used as bronchodilators in the management of reversible airways obstruction, as in asthma and in some patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Dosage

Per 2.5 mL of Solution for Inhalation contains 2.5 mg of Salbutamol

This medicine is used with a nebulizer and is taken by inhalation over 5 to 15 minutes. Salbutamol (Asmacaire) Solution must not be injected.

Adults and children 12 years of age and older: the usual dose is 50 drops (2.5 mL) to 100 drops (5 mL) 4 times daily

Children up to 12 years of age: the usual dose is 25 drops (1.25 mL) to 50 drops (2.5 mL) every 4 to 6 hours if needed

In adults, a maximum dose of 40 mg per day for the treatment of severe airways obstruction may be given under strict medical supervision in the hospital.

Dosage and frequency of administration should only be increased upon the advice of the physician

Availability

Asmacaire 1 mg/mL Solution for Inhalation in bottles of 20 mL provided with a eurodropper and plastic cap

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