Ventolin Indications/Uses

Salbutamol is a selective beta₂ adrenoceptor agonist indicated for the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm. It provides short acting (four hours) bronchodilation in reversible airways obstruction due to asthma, chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Inhaler/Nebules: For patients with asthma salbutamol may be used to relieve symptoms when they occur and to prevent them prior to a known trigger.
Bronchodilators should not be the only or main treatment in patients with persistent asthma. In patients with persistent asthma unresponsive to Salbutamol (Ventolin), treatment with inhaled corticosteroids is recommended to achieve and maintain control. Failing to respond to treatment with Salbutamol (Ventolin) may signal a need for urgent medical advice or treatment.
Syrup: Salbutamol (Ventolin) syrup is indicated for the relief of bronchospasm in bronchial asthma of all types, chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Salbutamol (Ventolin) Syrup is suitable oral therapy for children or those adults who prefer liquid medicines.
Nebules: Salbutamol (Ventolin Nebules) are indicated for the routine management of chronic bronchospasm (unresponsive to conventional therapy) and treatment of acute severe asthma (status asthmaticus).