Recommended dosage for adults
Inhale 3 milliliters (2.5 mg) by nebulization route as needed
Recommended dosage for adults
Inhale 3 milliliters (2.5 mg) by nebulization route as needed
Recommended dosage for adults
Take 1 tablet to 2 tablets (2 mg to 4 mg) by oral route
Recommended dosage for adults
Inhale 3 milliliters (2.5 mg) by nebulization route as needed
Missed DoseMissed Dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.
OverdoseOverdose
If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat, severe shaking (tremors), seizures.
How to use?How to use?
- Take this medication by mouth, usually twice a day (12 hours apart) or as directed by your doctor
- Do not crush or chew extended-release tablets
- Doing so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects
- Also, do not split the tablets unless they have a score line and your doctor or pharmacist tells you to do so
- Swallow the whole or split tablet without crushing or chewing
- Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment
- Do not increase your dose or take this drug more often than prescribed because your risk of serious side effects will increase
- Adults and children older than 12 years should not take more than 32 milligrams a day
- Children aged 6 to 12 years should not take more than 24 milligrams a day
- Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it
- To help you remember, take it at the same times each day
- This medication does not work right away and should not be used for sudden attacks of breathing trouble
- Your doctor may prescribe a quick-relief inhaler for sudden shortness of breath/asthma attacks while you are taking this medication
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details
- If you use other asthma drugs (including inhaled medications), ask your doctor about how to properly take this medication with your other asthma medicines
- If this medication stops working well or your breathing symptoms become worse, seek immediate medical attention.
What is Albuterol Sulfate?What are side effects of Albuterol Sulfate?Any warnings while using Albuterol Sulfate?What conditions does Albuterol Sulfate treat?What precautions to take with Albuterol Sulfate?Does Albuterol Sulfate interact with any drugs?
For informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice.
Reviewed by a panel of doctors. Source: First Databank
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- Rapid breathing
- Wheezing
- Persistent coughing
- Difficulty feeding
- Gaps in breathing (apnea)
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.
OverdoseOverdose
If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat, severe shaking (tremors), seizures.
How to use?How to use?
- Take this medication by mouth, usually twice a day (12 hours apart) or as directed by your doctor
- Do not crush or chew extended-release tablets
- Doing so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects
- Also, do not split the tablets unless they have a score line and your doctor or pharmacist tells you to do so
- Swallow the whole or split tablet without crushing or chewing
- Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment
- Do not increase your dose or take this drug more often than prescribed because your risk of serious side effects will increase
- Adults and children older than 12 years should not take more than 32 milligrams a day
- Children aged 6 to 12 years should not take more than 24 milligrams a day
- Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it
- To help you remember, take it at the same times each day
- This medication does not work right away and should not be used for sudden attacks of breathing trouble
- Your doctor may prescribe a quick-relief inhaler for sudden shortness of breath/asthma attacks while you are taking this medication
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details
- If you use other asthma drugs (including inhaled medications), ask your doctor about how to properly take this medication with your other asthma medicines
- If this medication stops working well or your breathing symptoms become worse, seek immediate medical attention.
What is Albuterol Sulfate?What are side effects of Albuterol Sulfate?Any warnings while using Albuterol Sulfate?What conditions does Albuterol Sulfate treat?What precautions to take with Albuterol Sulfate?Does Albuterol Sulfate interact with any drugs?
For informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice.
Reviewed by a panel of doctors. Source: First Databank
Was this helpful?When not to use albuterol?
- Rapid breathing
- Wheezing
- Persistent coughing
- Difficulty feeding
- Gaps in breathing (apnea)
What are the adverse effects of albuterol? If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
- depression
- hyperactive behavior
- a migraine headache
- ringing in the ears
- high blood pressure
- a sore throat
- dry mouth
- irritation of the mouth
- leg cramps
- drowsiness
How often can I use my nebulizer? You can use your nebulizer every 2 hours, for as long as you need it. There are no strict guidelines about how often to use a nebulizer or the duration of its treatment. The “albuterol nebulizer every 4 hours” is a question that has been asked many times. The answer to the question is yes, you can use your nebulizer every 2 hours.
How often can you use an albuterol inhaler?
- Awake from cough more than 2 nights per month
- Use a rescue inhaler more than twice per week
- Have asthma symptoms more than twice per week
- Have symptoms that interfere with their daily activities
albuterol for nebulizer
When not to use albuterol?
Precautions
- May make you dizzy. Use caution when driving.
- Avoid smoking, allergens, smoke and irritants.
- Tell Dr. if using rescue inhaler more & more often
See MoreWhat are the side effects of taking too much albuterol? These effects can include:
- Nervousness
- Shakiness
- Throat irritation
- Nasal irritation
- Muscle aches
- Rapid heart rate
- Heart palpitations
- None of these sound fun!
How often can you take albuterol? They often state that they use albuterol daily or multiple times per day because they need it for their symptoms such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, wheeze or cough. They state it’s been prescribed 2 puffs every 4-6 hours as needed by previous doctors so they just use it as often as they need per the prescription instructions.
Is albuterol bad for You? albuterol nebulizer (Accuneb) can lower the level of potassium in your blood, which can harm the heart. Signs of low potassium include an abnormal heartbeat, muscle cramps, tiredness, nausea, and bloating. Talk to your doctor if you have any of these symptoms.
What are the adverse reactions for albuterol?
- Hives or welts
- large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
- noisy breathing
- swelling of the mouth or throat