Salbutamol (as salbutamol sulfate) 5mg/5ml
Solution for Injection
Geumi Injection is indicated in adults and adolescents.
Geumi Injection provides short-acting (4-6 hour) bronchodilation with a fast onset (within 5 minutes) in reversible airways obstruction. It is indicated for the relief of severe bronchospasm.
Geumi Injection may be administered by the subcutaneous, intramuscular or intravenous route, under the direction of a physician.
Adults:
Subcutaneous route: 500 micrograms (8 micrograms/kg body weight) and repeated every four hours as required.
Intramuscular route: 500 micrograms (8 micrograms/kg body weight) and repeated every four hours as required.
Slow intravenous injection:
250 micrograms (4 micrograms/kg bodyweight) injected slowly. If necessary the dose may be repeated.
The use of Ventolin Injection 500 micrograms in 1ml (500 micrograms/ml, for intravenenous administration may be facilitated by dilution to 10ml with Water for Injection BP (final concentration of 50 micrograms/ml) and 5mls of the diluted preparation (250 micrograms/5ml) administered by slow intravenous injection.
Paediatric Population
The safety and efficacy of Ventolin Injection in children under the age of 12 has not been established. From the available data no recommendation on posology can be made.
Children aged 12 years and over: Dose as per adult population