Albuterol

Synonyms / Brand Names: Albuterol Sulfate, Salbutamol Sulfate, Salbutamol Sulphate, Albuterol Sulphate, Levalbuterol, Accuneb, Aerolin, Asmaven, Broncovaleas, Cetsim, Cobutolin, Ecovent, Loftan, Proventil, Rotahaler, Salbulin, Salbutard, Salbutine, Salbuvent, Solbutamol, Sultanol, Venetlin, Ventalin Inhaler, Ventolin, Ventolin Inhaler, Ventolin Rotacaps, Volma, Volmax, Xopenex, Airomir, Asthalin, Asthavent, Asmol, Buventol, ProAir, Salamol

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Dosing and Administration

The usual starting dosage for adults and children 12 years and older is 2 or 4 mg three or four times a day.
The usual starting dosage for children 6 to 12 years of age is 2 mg three or four times a day.
The total daily dose should not exceed 32 mg in adults and children 12 years and older.

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