Ventolin Diskus
Ventolin Diskus Each blister contains powder for inhalation providing 200 micrograms of Salbutamol (as sulphate). Also contains: lactose. (Powder for inhalation. Each inhalation contains 200 micrograms of Salbutamol (as sulphate). 60 inhalations). Inhale through your mouth into your lungs. Use regularly as directed by your doctor. Store in a dry place, below 30 degrees C.
It is important that you have a properly functioning Ventolin Diskus. Therefore, check the Lot number on your packaging carefully. If you have a package with the above-mentioned Lot number, we ask that you return it immediately to your pharmacy. Your pharmacist will exchange the package for you. If you have a Ventolin Diskus with a different Lot number or if you use a Ventolin aerosol inhaler (metal aerosol), there is no cause for concern and you do not need to return this package to the pharmacy.
Health Canada and GlaxoSmithKline Inc. are voluntarily recalling one lot of Ventolin Diskus inhalers after discovering that they may not deliver the intended dose of medication and could result in a potentially life-threatening asthma attack.
Ventolin Diskus is a drug prescribed to adults and children four years or older to relieve and prevent bronchospasm (a sudden worsening of shortness of breath and wheezing) from asthma, chronic bronchitis and other chronic lung disorders. The inhalers are also used to prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm.
VENTOLIN DISKUS is used in Adults and Children 4 years or older to:
i) relieve bronchospasm.
ii) prevent bronchospasm.
iii) prevent bronchospasm caused by exercise.
iv) Bronchospasm is a sudden worsening of shortness of breath and wheezing.
The safety and effectiveness of VENTOLIN DISKUS in children under the age of 4 are not known.
Salbutamol is a member of the class of medications known as bronchodilators. The muscles on the walls of the lungs’ tiny airways relax when salbutamol is taken. Breathing becomes easier as a result of opening up the airways, which also helps to ease coughing, wheezing, and tightness in the chest.
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If you have an inhaler from lot 786G, return it to the pharmacy for a replacement. (GSK) via Stericycle by calling If you are experiencing continued symptoms after using their Ventolin Diskus, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible.
Ventolin Diskus relaxes the bronchial muscles and is used to prevent or control acute attacks of respiratory distress in asthma and chronic bronchitis with or without pulmonary emphysema (dilation of the alveoli).
Upon inhalation, the active substance directly enters the lungs and the effect is felt quickly. Ventolin Diskus is a 60-dose, propellant-free powder inhalation system, powered by inspiration.
Ventolin Diskus should not be administered in case of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the drug (salbutamol, lactose, lactic proteins) or when taking certain drugs intended to fight heart conditions and called non-β-blockers at the same time. selective (eg propranolol).
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The relaxing effect on the bronchial muscles usually lasts for 4 hours. If the effect of the prescribed dose should last for less than 3 hours, you should not increase the dosage under any circumstances, but notify your doctor, so that he can take further action if necessary.
If Ventolin is administered simultaneously with other medicines, their effects may be mutually influencing. This applies, for example, to diuretics and medicines given to treat thyroid disorders, agitated paralysis (Parkinson’s disease), certain heart conditions (heart weakness, cardiac arrhythmias), rheumatic disorders and inflammatory and diabetes. Your doctor knows what precautions to take when you take one or more of these medicines at the same time as Ventolin.
When to avoid using ventolin
If you have an allergy to VENTOLIN DISKUS or any of its ingredients, such as lactose (milk sugar) or milk protein, do not use it. It can also be used to treat miscarriage or preterm labor.
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