Salbutamol is a selective beta-2 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.
Salbutamol has a duration of action of 4 to 6 hours in most patients.
Adults: 10 to 20 ml of expectorant syrup (2 to 4 mg salbutamol) 2 or 3 times a day.
Children: 2 to 6 years: 5 to 10 ml of expectorant syrup (1 to 2 mg salbutamol) 2 or 3 times daily.
6 to 12 years: 10 ml of expectorant syrup (2 mg salbutamol) 2 or 3 times daily.
Over 12 years: 10 to 20 ml of expectorant syrup (2 to 4 mg salbutamol) 2 or 3 times daily.
