COMPOSITION :
Salbutamol sulfate Tablet 2 mg, each tablet contains : Salbutamol sulfate equivalent to Salbutamol 2 mg.
DESCRIPTIONS :
Salbutamol sulfate contains Salbutamol sulfate (equivalent to Salbutamol) as active ingredients, is available as tablet 2 mg.
INDICATIONS :
Bronchospasm in all types of bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATIONS :
Adults (> 12 years) : 1 – 2 tablets, 3 – 4 times daily.
Dose can be increased gradually.
For elderly can be given lower initial dose.
Children, 2 – 6 years : ½ – 1 tablet, 3 – 4 times daily.
6 – 12 years : 1 tablet, 3 – 4 times daily.
OVERDOSAGE :
The signs of overdosage are tremor and tachycardia. Giving an α-adrenergic blocker by intravenous injection and β-blocking agent orally in asmaticus case due to bronchoconstriction risk.
Hypokalemia.
CONTRAINDICATION :
Patients who are hypersensitive to this drug.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS :
Should be administered cautiously to patients with thyrotoxicosis, hypertension, cardiovascular disorders, hyperthyroid and diabetes mellitus.
Although there is no teratogenesis evidence advisable, Salbutamol usage during first trimester of pregnancy only if clearly needed.
Use with caution in lactating women because it may be excreted in breast milk.
Use with caution in children under 2 years because its safety is unknown clearly.
Intravenous administration in diabetic patients, blood glucose level should be monitored.
DRUG INTERACTIONS :
Salbutamol effects inhibited by β2 antagonist.
Concomitantly administration with monoamine oxidase can cause severe hypertension.
Salbutamol and non-selective β-blockers drugs like Propranolol, cannot be given together.
ADVERSE REACTIONS :
At recommended dose, no serious adverse effects were found. Administration in high dose may cause a fine tremor of skeletal muscle (usually in hands), palpitation, muscle cramp, tachycardia, headache and feeling of tension. This effects occur in all β-adrenoreceptor stimulants. Peripheral vasodilatation, nervous, hyperactive, epitaxis (nosebleeds), insomnia.
PRESENTATION :
Salbutamol sulfate Tablet 2 mg Box, 10 strips @ 10 tablets
Reg. No. GKL2002361210A1
STORAGE :
STORE BELOW 30ºC, PROTECT FROM LIGHT
ON MEDICAL PRESCRIPTION ONLY
Manufactured by :
BERNOFARM
Sidoarjo – Indonesia