Salbutamol 2 mg Syrup Benefits & Uses

Salbutamol 2 mg Syrup is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Salbutamol 2 mg Syrup Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Salbutamol 2 mg Syrup Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Salbutamol 2 mg Syrup is used -

Severe

Swelling
Skin Rash (Read More - DIY Skin Rash Relief: Simple Home Remedies That Work)
Difficulty breathing
Irregular heartbeat

Moderate

Respiratory Tract Inflammation

Mild

Cough
Musculoskeletal Pain (Bone, Muscle or Joint)
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Headache

Common

Throat Irritation

Salbutamol 2 mg Syrup Related Warnings

Is the use of Salbutamol 2 mg Syrup safe for pregnant women?

Salbutamol shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Salbutamol 2 mg Syrup safe during breastfeeding?

Salbutamol may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Salbutamol 2 mg Syrup on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Salbutamol on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Salbutamol 2 mg Syrup on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Salbutamol. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Salbutamol 2 mg Syrup on the Heart?

Salbutamol may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Salbutamol 2 mg Syrup with Other Drugs

Salbutamol 2 mg Syrup should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Mild

Salbutamol 2 mg Syrup Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Salbutamol 2 mg Syrup unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetes
Potassium Deficiency
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Asthma

Frequently asked Questions about Salbutamol 2 mg Syrup

Is this Salbutamol 2 mg Syrup habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Salbutamol 2 mg Syrup is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Salbutamol 2 mg Syrup will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Salbutamol 2 mg Syrup is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Salbutamol 2 mg Syrup is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Salbutamol 2 mg Syrup Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Salbutamol 2 mg Syrup

There is no information on the effects of taking Salbutamol 2 mg Syrup with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Salbutamol 2 mg Syrup

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Salbutamol 2 mg Syrup with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Proventil® HFA (albuterol sulfate)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 223