Salbetol 4 mg Tablet

Salbetol 4 mg Tablet – Salbutamol 4 mg by FDC

Salbetol 4 mg Tablet from FDC Limited contains Salbutamol 4 mg (as Salbutamol Sulphate IP) in an uncoated tablet. Salbutamol opens narrowed airways by relaxing the smooth muscle that rings them – the same molecule found in the familiar blue reliever inhaler, here in swallowed form. The two are not interchangeable. An inhaler delivers the drug straight to the lung within seconds, which is what a sudden attack demands. A tablet travels through the stomach and bloodstream first: slower to start, but the effect is spread over hours and it does not depend on getting inhaler technique right. That makes the tablet useful for children, elderly patients, and anyone who struggles to coordinate a puff, and as steady background support alongside prescribed inhalers. Strip of 10 tablets. Prescription medicine.

Key Features

• Salbutamol 4 mg (as Salbutamol Sulphate IP) – uncoated tablet
• Short-acting beta-2 agonist that relaxes constricted airway muscle
• Swallowed form – no inhaler technique required
• For asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Small strip of 10 tablets from FDC Ltd.

Composition

• Salbutamol – 4 mg per uncoated tablet (as Salbutamol Sulphate IP)

Composition as printed on the pack. Refer to the package insert for the complete list of excipients.

Uses & Benefits

• Relieves wheezing, breathlessness and chest tightness in asthma
• Eases the airway narrowing that makes COPD exhausting
• Suits patients who cannot use an inhaler correctly
• Effect lasts longer than a single inhaler dose
• A 10-tablet strip is convenient for a short prescribed course
• Long-established medicine with a well-understood safety profile

Directions for Use

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor – adult and child doses differ
• Swallow the tablet whole with water; do not chew or crush it
• May be taken with or without food, at the same times each day
• This is not a rescue medicine. During a sudden attack use your reliever inhaler – a tablet acts far too slowly to help
• Never take extra tablets to chase relief; tell your doctor if symptoms are not settling

Precautions

• Shaky hands and a fast or thumping heartbeat are the usual side effects – salbutamol also stimulates receptors in skeletal muscle and the heart. They normally ease with time
• Tell your doctor about heart disease, an irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure or an overactive thyroid before starting
• Blood sugar can rise – diabetics should monitor more closely
• High doses may lower blood potassium, particularly alongside diuretics or steroids
• Breathlessness that keeps worsening is a medical emergency – get help rather than taking more tablets
• Mention pregnancy, breastfeeding and all other medicines, especially beta blockers, which oppose this drug

Storage

• Store in a dry place below 30°C and protect from light, as printed on the pack
• Keep tablets in the original blister until you take them
• Keep out of reach of children

Disclaimer

Prescription medicine – not to be sold by retail without the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner. This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Asthma and COPD require a treatment plan set by your doctor; do not substitute this tablet for prescribed inhaler therapy.