Salbutamol 2 mg 100 Tabs by Sterling Knight

Salbutamol 2 mg 100 Tabs by Sterling Knight

Salbutamol is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).

Presentation 100 tablets, each tablet contains 2 mg Salbutamol

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1. What Salbutamol tablets are and what they are used for

Salbutamol tablets belong to a group of medicines called selective beta-2-adrenergic agonists, which can be used to relax the muscles of the airways and womb. Salbutamol tablets may be used in:

• asthma, to relieve the narrowing of the airways
• chronic bronchitis
• emphysema

2. Before you take

Do not take Salbutamol tablets and tell your doctor if you:

• are allergic (hypersensitive) to salbutamol or any other ingredients in Salbutamol tablets (see section 6)
• have threatened abortion (potential miscarriage) during the first six months of pregnancy
• are taking beta-blockers such as propranolol

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking Salbutamol tablets if you have:

• an overactive thyroid gland (thyrotoxicosis).
• diabetes.
• a history of heart disease, irregular heart rhythm or angina.

Although it is not known exactly how often this happens, some people occasionally experience chest pain (due to heart problems such as angina). Tell your doctor/midwife if you develop these symptoms whilst receiving treatment with salbutamol, but do not stop using this medicine unless told to do so.

3. How to take

Always take Salbutamol tablets exactly as your doctor has told you. If you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.

Swallow the tablets with water

If you notice the tablets are not working as well as before, contact your doctor for advice.

• Adults:

Usual dose is 4mg three or four times a day. Your doctor may increase this gradually up to a maximum of 8mg three or four times a day. Some patients may be treated successfully with 2mg three or four times a day.

• Elderly or patients known to be sensitive to this product or other similar drugs:

Initially 2mg three or four times a day should be given.

• Children 2-6 years:

1-2mg three or four times a day.

• Children 6-12 years:

2mg three or four times a day.

• Children over 12 years:

2-4mg three or four times a day.

• Children under 2 years:

Not recommended.

4. Possible side effects

Stop taking Salbutamol tablets and contact your doctor at once if you experience

• an allergic reaction such as swelling of the face, lips, throat or tongue, pale or red irregular raised patches with severe itching (hives), difficulty breathing, low blood pressure, collapse
• chest, jaw or shoulder pain (which may be accompanied with shortness of breath, feeling or being sick)

Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following effects or if you notice any not listed:

• increased lactic acid in the body: rapid breathing, being sick, stomach pain
• low blood potassium: muscle twitching or weakness, an irregular heart beat
• other: headaches, increased blood sugar levels, slight shaking (usually of the hands), a tense feeling, widening of blood vessels which can cause an increase in heart function and heart rate, an irregular heart beat, muscle spasm, fluid on the lungs. An increase in the amount of acid in the body (ketoacidosis) may occur in diabetics.

5. How to store

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Store below 25°C in a dry place.

Do not use Salbutamol tablets after the expiry date stated on the label/carton/bottle. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.