Ventolin 100 Mcg Evohaler

Description

Ventolin Evohaler contains a medicine called salbutamol. This belongs to a group of medicines called fast-acting bronchodilators. Fast-acting bronchodilators relax the muscles in the walls of the small airway passages in the lungs within a few minutes. Ventolin: Helps to open up the airways in your lungs, making it easier for you to breathe. Helps to relieve chest tightness, wheezing and cough associated with asthma. Ventolin is used to treat breathing problems in people with asthma and similar conditions. Its effect includes relieving and preventing asthma symptoms brought on by exercise or other “triggers” Common triggers include house dust, pollen, cats, dogs and cigarette smoke. If your asthma is active (for example you have frequent symptoms or flare ups or limited physical ability), you should tell your doctor who may start or increase a medicine to control your asthma such as an inhaled corticosteroid. Ventolin inhaler CFC-Free known as Ventolin Evohaler contains a propellant called HFA 134a. This is less harmful to the environment than older inhalers. Older inhalers may taste differently to Ventolin Evohaler. This will make no difference to how your medicine works. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you would like any further explanation about these uses. How to use How much to take Adults to relieve asthma - The usual starting dose is one or two puffs (100-200 micrograms once a day). to prevent asthma – The usual starting dose is two puffs (200 micrograms) 10 to15 minutes before exercise or exposure to a “trigger”. for regular treatment - The usual starting dose is two puffs (200 micrograms) up to four times a day. Children to relieve asthma - The usual starting dose is one puff (100 micrograms) once a day. The dose may be increased to two puffs (200 micrograms) if required. to prevent asthma - The usual starting dose is one puff (100 micrograms) 10 to 15 minutes before exercise or exposure to a “trigger”. The dose may be increased to two puffs (200 micrograms) if required. for regular treatment - The usual starting dose is two puffs (200 micrograms) up to four times a day. The maximum dose is 8 puffs (800 micrograms) in a 24 hour period. Warnings and precautions Don’t use Ventolin If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to salbutamol sulphate or any of the other ingredients of Ventolin. Inhaled Ventolin preparations should not be used to manage threatened abortion. If you think any of these apply to you, don’t use Ventolin until you have checked with your doctor. Take special care with Ventolin Before you use Ventolin your doctor needs to know if you: Have high blood pressure. Have an overactive thyroid gland. Have a history of heart problems such as an irregular or fast heartbeat or angina (chest pain). Have low levels of potassium in your blood. Are taking xanthine derivatives (such as theophylline) or steroids to treat asthma. Are taking water tablets (diuretics), sometimes used to treat high blood pressure or a heart condition. Your doctor will monitor your potassium levels if you are taking any of the medicines listed here. Check with your doctor if you think any of these may apply to you. If your Ventolin Evohaler fails to give relief for at least 3 hours, check with your doctor. Side Effects Conditions you need to look out for Allergic reactions: These are very rare in people taking Ventolin. Signs include: skin rash (hives) or redness. swelling, sometimes of the face or mouth (angioedema). becoming very wheezy, coughing or having difficulty in breathing. suddenly feeling weak or light headed (may lead to collapse or loss of consciousness). Contact a doctor immediately if you get any of these symptoms. Stop taking Ventolin. Common side effects These may affect up to 1 in 10 people: feeling shaky. Headache. heart beating faster. Storage Information Store below 30°C. Protect from frost and direct sunlight. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, if you’ve taken any recently, or if you start taking new ones. This includes medicines bought without a prescription. Some medicines may affect how Ventolin works, or make it more likely that you’ll have side effects. These include: Beta-blockers (such as metoprolol) used to treat high blood pressure or a heart condition. Your doctor or pharmacist will decide if you should take Ventolin with these medicines. Ingredients Active ingredients: Ventolin Evohaler Each pressurised metered-dose Evohaler contains 200 doses of 100 micrograms of salbutamol (as salbutamol sulphate). Other non active ingredients: 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (also known as HFA 134a or norflurane). Specifications The suspension is contained in an aluminium alloy can, sealed with a metering valve.