Ventoline Evohaler
Ventoline Evohaler helps open your airways, making it easier to breathe, and is used to treat asthma attacks and prevent exercise-induced asthma.
Form
inhalaatiosumute, suspensio
Strength
0.1 mg/annos
Active Ingredient
Salbutamol sulfate
Manufacturer
GlaxoSmithKline Oy
How to Use
Dosage
Adults and children over 4 years: 1-2 puffs as needed. For children under school age, use a special spacer device as directed by a doctor.
Method
Inhale through the mouth as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. Use only when needed, not regularly every day.
Important
Do not take more than 4 doses (puffs) per day. Always talk to your doctor before changing your dose.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Tremor (shaking)
- •Headache
- •Fast heartbeat
RARE
- •Palpitations (heart pounding)
- •Mouth and throat irritation
- •Muscle cramps
- •Low potassium level in blood
- •Widening of blood vessels
- •Allergic reactions (e.g., swelling, rash, constricted airways, low blood pressure, fainting)
- •Hyperactivity
- •Irregular heartbeat
- •Wheezing or difficult breathing right after using the medicine (paradoxical bronchospasm)
- •Chest pain
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to salbutamol or any other ingredient in the medicine.
- Talk to your doctor before using if you have or have had heart problems, irregular heartbeat, chest pain, an overactive thyroid, or low potassium levels.
- Contact your doctor immediately if your asthma symptoms worsen or if the medicine does not work as well as before.
- Stop using the medicine and contact your doctor immediately if your breathing becomes difficult or wheezy right after taking it.
- Stop using the medicine and contact your doctor immediately if you experience allergic reactions like swelling of the eyes, face, lips, or throat, rash, constricted airways, low blood pressure, or fainting.
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- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. Potentiates sympathomimetic effects. May cause hypokalaemia. (updated 15.5.2023)