Salbutamol
(Ventolin®, Salbutamol)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
Yes
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
Yes
Available as nasal/oral spray?
Yes
Safe or appropriate to crush
No data available. Licensed alternative formulations available.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Salbutamol
Usual formulation brand names
Ventolin®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
No
Modified release
No
Film coated
No
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
500micrograms/ml injection; 5mg/5ml infusion;
Nasal/oral spray Strength
100micrgrams/dose - pressurised inhaler and powder for inhalation; 2.5mg/2,.5ml - nebuliser liquid
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Licensed
Are specials or imports available?
N/A licensed alternative available
Liquid strengths
2mg/5ml
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Yes
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Consider using alternative formulations as first choice.
Notes
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