- Approval Id
- 77ff79f81b6e87ca
- Drug Name
- VENTOLIN EVOHALER 100 MCG
- Product Name
- VENTOLIN EVOHALER 100 MCG
- Approval Number
- SIN11359P
- Approval Date
- 2000-07-28
- Registrant
- GLAXOSMITHKLINE PTE LTD
- Licence Holder
- GLAXOSMITHKLINE PTE LTD
- Drug Type
- Therapeutic
- Forensic Classification
- PRESCRIPTION ONLY MEDICINES
- Dosage Form
- AEROSOL, SPRAY
- Dosage
- <p><strong>Dosage and Administration</strong></p>
<p>Pharmaceutical form: Pressurised inhalation, suspension.</p>
<p><em>VENTOLIN EVOHALER</em> is administered by the oral inhaled route only, to be breathed in through the mouth.</p>
<p>Increasing use of beta<sub>2</sub> agonists may be a sign of worsening asthma. Under these conditions, a reassessment of the patient's therapy plan may be required and concomitant corticosteroid therapy should be considered (<em>see Warnings and Precautions</em> – <em>please refer to the Product Insert/Patient Information Leaflet published on HSA for the full drug information</em>).</p>
<p>As there may be adverse effects associated with excessive dosing, the dosage or frequency of administration should only be increased on medical advice.</p>
<p><em>VENTOLIN EVOHALER</em> has a duration of action of 4 to 6 hours in most patients.</p>
<p>In patients who find co-ordination of a pressurised metered-dose inhaler difficult, a volumatic spacer may be used with <em>VENTOLIN EVOHALER</em>.</p>
<p>Babies and young children using the <em>VENTOLIN EVOHALER</em> may benefit from the use of a paediatric spacer device with a face mask.</p>
<p><strong>RELIEF OF ACUTE BRONCHOSPASM</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><p><strong>Adults</strong></p>
<p>100 or 200 mcg.</p>
</li>
<li><p><strong>Children</strong></p>
<p>100 mcg. The dose may be increased to 200 mcg if required.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p>On demand use of <em>VENTOLIN EVOHALER</em> should not exceed four times daily. Reliance on such supplementary use or a sudden increase in dose indicates deteriorating asthma (<em>see Warnings and Precautions</em> – <em>please refer to the Product Insert/Patient Information Leaflet published on HSA for the full drug information</em>).</p>
<p><strong>PREVENTION OF ALLERGEN OR EXERCISE-INDUCED BRONCHOSPASM</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><p><strong>Adults</strong></p>
<p>200 mcg before challenge or exertion.</p>
</li>
<li><p><strong>Children</strong></p>
<p>100 mcg before challenge or exertion. The dose may be increased to 200 mcg if required.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>CHRONIC THERAPY</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><p><strong>Adults</strong></p>
<p>Up to 200 mcg 4 times daily.</p>
</li>
<li><p><strong>Children</strong></p>
<p>Up to 200 mcg 4 times daily.</p>
</li>
</ul>
- Route Of Administration
- RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)
- Indication Info
- <p><strong>Indications</strong></p>
<p><em>VENTOLIN EVOHALER</em> provides short-acting (4 to 6 hours) bronchodilation with fast onset (within 5 minutes) in reversible airways obstruction.</p>
<p>It is particularly suitable for the relief and prevention of asthma symptoms.</p>
<p><em>VENTOLIN EVOHALER</em> should be used to relieve symptoms when they occur, and to prevent them in those circumstances recognised by the patient to precipitate an asthmatic attack (e.g. before exercise or unavoidable allergen exposure).</p>
<p><em>VENTOLIN EVOHALER</em> is particularly valuable as relief medication in mild, moderate or severe asthma, provided that reliance on it does not delay the introduction and use of regular inhaled corticosteroid therapy.</p>
<p>Salbutamol is a selective beta<sub>2</sub> adrenoceptor agonist indicated for the treatment and prevention of bronchospasm. It provides short-acting (4 hours) bronchodilation in reversible airways obstruction. For patients with asthma, salbutamol may be used to relieve symptoms when they occur and to prevent them prior to a known trigger.</p>
<p>Bronchodilators should not be the only or main treatment in patients with persistent asthma. In patients with persistent asthma unresponsive to <em>VENTOLIN EVOHALER</em>, treatment with inhaled corticosteroids is recommended to achieve and maintain control. Failing to respond to treatment with <em>VENTOLIN EVOHALER</em> may signal a need for urgent medical advice or treatment.</p>
- Contraindications
- <p><strong>Contraindications</strong></p>
<p><em>VENTOLIN EVOHALER</em> is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its components.</p>
<p>Non-i.v. formulations of <em>VENTOLIN EVOHALER</em> must not be used to arrest uncomplicated premature labour or threatened abortion.</p>
- Atc Code
- R03AC02
- Atc Item Name
- salbutamol
- Pharma Manufacturer Name
- GLAXOSMITHKLINE PTE LTD
