Salbutamol (as salbutamol sulfate) 2.5mg/2.5ml
Solution for Nebuliser
Indicated for use in the routine management of chronic bronchospasm unresponsive to conventional therapy and the treatment of acute severe asthma
Zensalbu Nebules 2.5 are for inhalation use only, to be breathed in through the mouth, under the direction of a physician, using a suitable nebuliser.
The solution should not be injected or swallowed.
Adults (including the elderly): 2.5 mg to 5 mg salbutamol up to four times a day. Up to 40 mg per day can be given under strict medical supervision in hospital.
Paediatric Population
Children aged 12 years and over: Dose as per adult population.
Children aged 4-11 years: 2.5 mg to 5 mg up to four times a day.
Other pharmaceutical forms may be more appropriate for administration in children under 4 years old.
Infants under 18 months old: Clinical efficacy of nebulised salbutamol in infants under 18 months is uncertain. As transient hypoxia may occur supplemental oxygen therapy should be considered.
Zensalbu Nebules 2.5 are intended to be used undiluted. However, if prolonged delivery time (more than 10 minutes) is required, the solution may be diluted with sterile normal saline.