Salbair Nebuliser Solution Transpules 0.63

Composition of Salbair Nebuliser Solution Transpules 0.63

Salbair Nebuliser Solution Transpules 0.63 contains Ipratropium (500mcg) + Levosalbutamol (0.63mg). It belongs to the Inhaled bronchodilator / corticosteroid class of medicines.

Uses of Salbair Nebuliser Solution Transpules 0.63

Salbair I Neb 0.63mg Transpules 2.5ml is used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Key benefits

• Acts directly in the lungs with minimal effect elsewhere
• Prevents attacks when used daily as a preventer
• Portable and fast acting

How Salbair Nebuliser Solution Transpules 0.63 works

Salbair I Neb 0.63mg Transpules 2.5ml is a combination of two medicines: Levosalbutamol/Levalbuterol and Ipratropium. Levosalbutamol/Levalbuterol is a bronchodilator while Ipratropium is an anticholinergic. They work by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widen the airways. Together, they make breathing easier.

How to take Salbair Nebuliser Solution Transpules 0.63

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Twist off the top of the respule/transpule and squeeze all the liquid into the nebulizer. It should be used right away after opening.

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

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause a racing heart, marked tremor, headache and a fall in blood potassium. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Salbair Nebuliser Solution Transpules 0.63

Most side effects of Salbair Nebuliser are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Dryness in mouth Shortness of breath Cough Tremor Headache Palpitations Muscle cramp

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 Salbair Nebuliser Solution Transpules 0.63

Warnings and precautions

Know which of your inhalers is the reliever and which is the preventer. A preventer must be used every day even when you feel well; a reliever is for symptoms. Seek emergency care if your reliever is not working, if you cannot speak a full sentence, or if you are using the reliever far more often than usual. Rinse your mouth with water and spit it out after every steroid inhaler dose to prevent thrush and hoarseness. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to watch your technique — poor technique is the commonest reason an inhaler seems not to work. Use a spacer if one has been advised, particularly for children.

Do not take Salbair Nebuliser if

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

Interactions with other medicines

Beta blockers, including eye drops for glaucoma, can tighten the airways and reduce the effect of your reliever.

How to store Salbair Nebuliser Solution Transpules 0.63

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Salbair Nebuliser Solution Transpules 0.63

Keep a spare reliever and check the counter so you are not caught with an empty one. Follow your written asthma action plan if you have one. Do not stop a preventer because you feel better — that is the medicine working.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

LUPIN LAB

Therapeutic class:

Anti-asthmatic

Drug class:

Inhaled bronchodilator / corticosteroid