Airneb 3% Respules

Composition of Airneb 3% Respules

Airneb 3% Respules contains Sodium Chloride (3%w/v). It belongs to the Hypertonic saline (inhaled osmotic agent) class of medicines.

Uses of Airneb 3% Respules

• To help loosen and clear thick mucus in the airways in conditions such as bronchiectasis
• cystic fibrosis
• bronchiolitis and other mucus-retaining respiratory illnesses; adjunct in productive cough with thick sputum as advised by doctor

Key benefits

• Thins thick mucus
• Improves airway clearance
• Helps relieve chest congestion
• Aids productive cough
• Adjunct therapy in bronchiectasis/cystic fibrosis

How Airneb 3% Respules works

Hypertonic saline draws water into the airway surface liquid by osmosis, which hydrates and thins thick mucus. This improves mucociliary clearance and makes it easier to cough out phlegm.

How to take Airneb 3% Respules

For inhalation via nebulizer only. Use one respule (4 mL) as prescribed; generally nebulize the entire contents using a jet/mesh nebulizer until finished. Use under medical advice; some patients may be advised to take a bronchodilator before nebulization to reduce bronchospasm risk. Do not inject or take orally.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Apply it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for the next application, skip the missed one — applying extra does not make up for it.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting and stomach pain, and with iron can be dangerous, especially in children. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Airneb 3% Respules

Most side effects of Airneb 3% are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Cough
• throat irritation
• chest tightness
• wheezing/bronchospasm
• salty taste
• nausea

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Airneb 3% Respules

Warnings and precautions

May cause bronchospasm especially in asthma/COPD—use with caution and stop if breathing worsens. Use only with a nebulizer; do not dilute unless advised. Use a new respule each time; discard any leftover solution. Seek medical help for severe wheeze, chest tightness, allergic reaction, or if symptoms persist/worsen.

Do not take Airneb 3% if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack.

Interactions with other medicines

No significant systemic drug interactions expected due to local use; concomitant use with inhaled bronchodilators is common and may be recommended to prevent bronchospasm. Follow physician advice if using other nebulized medicines (e.g., antibiotics, mucolytics) regarding sequence of nebulization.

How to store Airneb 3% Respules

Store at room temperature (below 25°C), protected from light. Do not freeze. Keep respules in original pack; use immediately after opening.

Expert advice for Airneb 3% Respules

Take it with food unless the pack says otherwise. Have deficiencies confirmed and rechecked by blood test rather than supplementing indefinitely.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD

Therapeutic class:

Respiratory agent (Mucolytic/Expectorant adjunct)

Drug class:

Hypertonic saline (inhaled osmotic agent)