Salbair Respules Solution 15 ml

Composition of Salbair Respules Solution 15 ml

Salbair Respules Solution 15 ml contains Levosalbutamol (Levalbuterol) 1.25 mg/2.5 mL inhalation solution (respirator solution). It belongs to the Short-acting beta-2 agonist (SABA) class of medicines.

Uses of Salbair Respules Solution 15 ml

• Relief and prevention of bronchospasm in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) including wheezing
• shortness of breath and chest tightness

Key benefits

• Quick relief from wheezing
• Relieves bronchospasm
• Improves breathing and airflow
• Helps control acute asthma/COPD symptoms

How Salbair Respules Solution 15 ml works

Levosalbutamol is a short-acting selective beta-2 agonist (SABA). It relaxes bronchial smooth muscles, leading to bronchodilation and improved airflow, providing quick relief from wheeze and breathlessness.

How to take Salbair Respules Solution 15 ml

For inhalation use only via nebulizer/respirator as prescribed. Measure the prescribed dose and nebulize until the mist stops; use at regular intervals if advised. Can be used with or without food; do not swallow or inject. Do not mix with other nebulizer medicines unless instructed by a doctor.

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 Respules Solution 15 ml

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

• Tremor
• headache
• nervousness
• palpitations
• fast heartbeat (tachycardia)
• throat irritation
• cough
• dizziness
• nausea
• muscle cramps

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 Respules Solution 15 ml

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in heart disease, hypertension, arrhythmias, hyperthyroidism, diabetes and seizure disorders. Overuse may worsen asthma control and can cause serious heart-related side effects and low potassium; seek medical help if breathing worsens or relief is short-lasting. Use caution in patients on diuretics or with hypokalemia. Nebulizer solutions should be used under medical advice in children and elderly.

Do not take Salbair 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 (may reduce effect), other sympathomimetics/bronchodilators (additive effects), MAO inhibitors/tricyclic antidepressants (increased cardiovascular effects), diuretics (increased risk of hypokalemia), digoxin (may reduce digoxin levels)

How to store Salbair Respules Solution 15 ml

Store below 25°C, protect from light, keep container tightly closed. Do not freeze. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Salbair Respules Solution 15 ml

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:

Bronchodilator / Anti-asthmatic

Drug class:

Short-acting beta-2 agonist (SABA)