Ventolin 2mg 2mg tablet 10x10's

Introduction

Expert Advice

• Please take the oral form of this medicine 1 or 2 hours before or after meals.
• Please shake the suspension form before use.
• Please keep the mouthpiece clean.
• Empty your bladder before taking the medicine.
• Please drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.

Primary Uses

Indications

This medication is used for treating severe bronchospasm (narrowing of the air passages), status asthmatic (condition characterized by one asthma attack followed by another without a break in between), and controlling and preventing symptoms of lung impairment such as wheezing, shortness of breath, and feeling of tightness caused by diseases such as Emphysema, Bronchitis, etc. It can also be used for treating uncomplicated premature labor.

Side Effects

The patients administered with this medicine may experience fine tremors, headache, increased heart rate, sleep disturbances, decreased potassium levels, allergic reactions, narrowed air passages, muscle cramps, lactic acidosis (blood pH disturbances), and irritation at the back of the mouth.

Contraindications

Please use this medicine with precaution for uncomplicated Premature Labor as it may lead to serious problems such as abortion especially during the first and second trimesters.

FAQS

Indications:

This medication is used for controlling and preventing symptoms of lung diseases such as wheezing, shortness of breath, and feeling of tightness caused by diseases such as Emphysema, Bronchitis, etc. This medicine provides quick relief for reducing lung disease symptoms. It works by widening the air passages allowing easier gaseous exchange.

Storage:

Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light and moisture. Dispose the inhaler six weeks after use. Please keep it away from children.

Precautions:

May make you dizzy; therefore, it is advised not to do any tasks that require alertness (e.g. driving) immediately after taking this medicine, patients with diabetes, heart impairments and high blood pressure should be cautious, and not to be used alone for treating moderate to severe asthma.

Effects on pregnancy and lactation:

The effects are unknown in pregnancy; therefore, consult your doctor before use. Contraindicated in lactation.

Administration:

This medicine us used in oral or injectable form. The injectable form should only be used by a medical professional. However, if you are self-injecting or injecting at home, make sure you take all precautionary measures and follow the correct procedure. The dosage is dependent on the age, condition and its severity. Please consult your doctor before use.

Side Effects:

You may experience fine tremors, headache, increased heart rate, sleep disturbances, and irritation at the back of the mouth.

Contraindications:

Use with precaution for Uncomplicated Premature Labor as it may lead to serious problems such as abortion especially during the first and second trimesters.