Butalin Inhaler 200 Doses

• Salbutamol is used to relieve symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) such as coughing, wheezing and feeling breathless.
• It works by relaxing the muscles of the airways into the lungs, which makes it easier to breathe. Salbutamol comes in an inhaler (puffer).
• Salbutamol is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
• It is also used to prevent asthma brought on by exercise.
• It is a quick-relief medication.
• Salbutamol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators.
• It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily.
• Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school.

The recommended dose is:

Adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over:

• For the relief of symptoms such as wheezing and shortness of breath
• Either one or two puffs as needed.
• For preventing asthma - Two puffs before exercising 10-15 minutes before exercise
• or exposure to a “trigger”

For regular treatment:

• Two puffs up to 4 times a day

Children (aged 4 to 11 years):

• For the relief of symptoms such as wheezing and shortness of breath-Usually one puff.
• This may increased to two puffs if necessary.

For preventing asthma:

• Usually one puff before exercising.
• This may increased to two puffs if necessary.

For chronic therapy:

• Usually up to two puffs four times daily.
• Children using this inhaler should be supervised by an adult and should use this inhaler
• only as advised by the doctor.

All patients:

• If you have taken a dose of two puffs, then you should wait four hours before
• taking another dose. You should not take more than eight puffs in 24 hours.
• You should check with your doctor or pharmacist about when to use your inhaler and how many puffs you must use each day if you are not sure.
• If your usual treatment is not working or you need more than eight puffs per day, please tell your doctor.
• You should not increase your dose without consulting your doctor.

• Salbutamol