Salbulase 2 mg Syrup 120 ml

Description

Salbulase Syrup contains a medicine called salbutamol. This belongs to a group of medicines called bronchodilators. Salbulase is a B2–adrenergic agonist with selective action on bronchial smooth muscles, indicated for the relief and management of reversible airway obstruction due to bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis & emphysema. How to use Always take Salbulase Syrup exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Taking this medicine Adults: two teaspoonful (10 ml), 3 - 4 times daily. Children above 12 years: 1 - 2 teaspoonful (5 - 10 ml), 3 - 4 times daily. Children 6 - 12 years: 1 teaspoonful (5 ml), 3 - 4 times daily. Children 2 - 6 years: ½ - 1 teaspoonful (2.5 - 5 ml), 3 - 4 times daily. Warnings and precautions Do not take Salbulase Syrup if: You are allergic (hypersensitive) to salbutamol sulphate or any of the other ingredients of Salbulase Syrup. You have thyrotoxicosis. You are under treatment with propranolol or any other non-selective beta-blockers preparations. Take special care with Salbulase Syrup Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking your medicine if: You have hyperthyroidism, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, glaucoma & diabetes mellitus. You are lactating or pregnant women (especially in first trimester). Side Effects Like all medicines, Salbulase Syrup can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The following side effects may happen with this medicine: Salbutamol may cause a fine tremor of skeletal muscles; usually the hands are most obviously affected. This effect is dose related and is common to all beta-adrenergic stimulants. Some patients might experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, irritability, tachycardia, palpitations, restlessness, skeletal muscle cramps, diarrhoea, dry mouth and allergic reactions. Storage Information Store below 30° C, Protect from light. Drug Interactions Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, or have recently taken any other medicines. This includes medicines you buy without a prescription and herbal medicines. Salbulase syrup can affect the way that some medicines work and some medicines can have an effect on Salbulase syrup. Corticosteroids or diuretics during treatment with Salbutamol may increase the risk of hypokalaemia. Inhaled ipratropium may increase duration of bronchodilation. Cardiovascular side effects are potentiated in patients who are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants and sympathomimetics such as amphetamine & dobutamine. Ingredients The active substance is Salbutamol as sulphate.