Salbair Respirator 5mg Solution

Expert Advice

• Salbair Resp 5 mg Solution is used to relieve symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) such as coughing, wheezing and breathlessness.
• The inhalers are called "reliever" inhalers as they give you quick relief from breathing problems. 
• Always keep the inhaler upright during loading of the dose and administration steps.
• If you feel a slightly sweet tasting powder in your mouth after inhaling, you have received the dose and the active substance has reached your lungs.
• Always replace the inhaler cap after you have used the inhaler.
• Gargle with warm water after each inhalation to avoid any fungal infections in your mouth and throat.
• Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
• If you need to use Salbair Resp 5 mg Solution more than 3 times a week, it could be a sign that your breathing problem is not well controlled. Talk to your doctor about it.
• Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart diseases or if you experience heart racing, headache, or chest pain.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Does Salbair Resp cause drowsiness/ increased heart rate/ increase blood pressure/ weight gain?

Salbair Resp may cause light headedness, increased heart rate or increased blood pressure; however it is not known to cause drowsiness or weight gain. Consult your doctor if you experience any of such side effects.

Q. Does Salbair Resp relieve symptoms of coughing, wheezing, and breathlessness?

Yes, Salbair Resp is effective in relieving acute symptoms of coughing, wheezing, and breathlessness.

Q. Is Salbair Resp a steroid/ an antibiotic/ a cough syrup/ a betablocker/ contains steroid/ addictive/ a rescue inhaler?

Salbair Resp (also available as Asthalin, Ventolin, Albuterol) is a beta receptor agonist used to prevent and treat wheezing, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, and coughing caused by lung diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is a rescue inhaler for asthma. It is not a steroid or contains steroid or an antibiotic. It is not an addictive drug

Q. Does Salbair Resp need prescription?

Yes. Salbair Resp is available only by prescription

Q. Is Salbair Resp safe/ safe for babies?

Salbair Resp is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctorShow moreShow less