Salbutamol

Novolizer Salbutamol Meda, Salbutamol Glenmark, Salbutamol Noridem, Salbutamol Sandoz · ATC code R03CC02

Also known as: Salbutamolo, Albuterol Sulfate · Brand names: Apsomol N Für Erwachsene Und Kinder Ab, Bronchospray Autohaler, Bronchospray Novo, Cyclocaps, Fertiginhalat, Inhalat, Novolizer, Salbu Easyhaler, Salbubronch Elixier, Salbubronch Forte, Salbuhexal Dosieraerosol, Salbuhexal N Dosieraerosol, Salbuhexal N Hexal Ag, Salbulair N, Sultanol Dosier-Aerosol …

Key facts
Active substance: Salbutamol
ATC code: R03CC02
Authorisation: authorised nationally; no central EU authorisation
Information as of: 2026-11-03

Key facts

Salbutamol (US name albuterol) is a short-acting beta-adrenergic agonist bronchodilator. Per the US label the metered-dose inhalation aerosol is used to treat or prevent bronchospasm and to prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm in patients 4 years of age and older.

What it is used for

Treatment or prevention of bronchospasm in reversible obstructive airway disease, patients 4 years of age and older
Prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm, patients 4 years of age and older

Dosing

Adults and children 4 years and older: two inhalations every 4 to 6 hours; in some patients one inhalation every 4 hours may be sufficient
More frequent administration or a larger number of inhalations is not recommended
Exercise-induced bronchospasm: two inhalations 15 to 30 minutes before exercise
Each actuation delivers 90 mcg of albuterol base from the mouthpiece; shake well before each spray
Prime with three sprays before first use or if unused for more than 2 weeks; clean the mouthpiece at least once a week

Contraindications

History of hypersensitivity to albuterol or any other component of the product

Important warnings

Paradoxical bronchospasm, possibly life threatening and often with the first use of a new canister; discontinue immediately
Needing more doses than usual signals deteriorating asthma; reassess treatment, including the need for anti-inflammatory therapy such as corticosteroids
Cardiovascular effects (pulse, blood pressure, ECG changes such as QTc prolongation); caution in coronary insufficiency, arrhythmias and hypertension
Fatalities reported with excessive use of inhaled sympathomimetics; do not exceed the recommended dose
Immediate hypersensitivity reactions (urticaria, angioedema, rash, anaphylaxis); significant, usually transient hypokalemia
Caution in convulsive disorders, hyperthyroidism and diabetes mellitus

Side effects

In the adult trial: pharyngitis, headache, rhinitis, tachycardia, pain, dizziness
Tremor, nervousness and headache most frequent in cumulative-dose studies
Postmarketing: palpitations, arrhythmias (including atrial fibrillation), hypertension or hypotension, insomnia, muscle cramps, throat irritation, hypokalemia, hyperglycemia

Interactions

Other short-acting sympathomimetic aerosol bronchodilators: do not use concomitantly; other adrenergic drugs with caution
Beta-blockers block the effect and may cause severe bronchospasm in asthma; if unavoidable, consider cardioselective agents with caution
Non-potassium sparing diuretics (loop, thiazide): ECG changes and hypokalemia may worsen; consider monitoring potassium
Digoxin: serum digoxin levels may fall; evaluate levels
MAO inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants, or within 2 weeks of stopping them: extreme caution because cardiovascular effects may be potentiated

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Available human data do not consistently show a risk of major birth defects or miscarriage; poorly controlled asthma itself raises maternal and neonatal risks
During labor, use only when benefits clearly outweigh the risk (possible interference with uterine contractility); not approved for pre-term labor
No data on albuterol in human milk; plasma levels after inhalation are low

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Authorisation and brand names by country

Medicines with exactly this active-substance composition, as listed in the national registers – alphabetical and without ranking. Whether a product is currently available is not shown here.

Germany

Apsomol N Für Erwachsene Und Kinder AbJensonr+ (Ireland) Ltd · 1 register entry
Bronchospray AutohalerJensonr+ (Ireland) Ltd · 1 register entry
Bronchospray NovoJensonr+ (Ireland) Ltd · 1 register entry
CyclocapsPb Pharma Gmbh · 1 register entry
FertiginhalatStadapharm Gmbh · 2 register entries
InhalatStadapharm Gmbh · 1 register entry
NovolizerViatris Healthcare Gmbh · 1 register entry
Salbu EasyhalerOrion Corporation · 1 register entry
Salbubronch ElixierInfectopharm Arzneimittel Und Consilium Gmbh, De, Heppenheim · 1 register entry
Salbubronch ForteInfectopharm Arzneimittel Und Consilium Gmbh, De, Heppenheim · 1 register entry
Salbuhexal DosieraerosolHexal Ag · 1 register entry
Salbuhexal N DosieraerosolHexal Ag · 1 register entry

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Salbuhexal N Hexal AgHexal Ag · 1 register entry
Salbulair NTeva Gmbh · 1 register entry
Salbutamol1 A Pharma Gmbh, Ratiopharm Gmbh, Aliud Pharma Gmbh, Glenmark Arzneimittel Gmbh, Noridem Enterprises Ltd, Neutec Inhaler Ireland Ltd, Teva Gmbh · 10 register entries
Sultanol Dosier-AerosolGlaxosmithkline Gmbh & Co. Kg · 1 register entry
Sultanol FertiginhalatGlaxosmithkline Gmbh & Co. Kg · 1 register entry
Sultanol Forte FertiginhalatGlaxosmithkline Gmbh & Co. Kg · 1 register entry
Sultanol InhalationslösungGlaxosmithkline Gmbh & Co. Kg · 1 register entry
Ventilastin NovolizerViatris Healthcare Gmbh · 1 register entry

Source: EMA – Article 57 product data (EU/EEA), as of 2026-11-03

Austria

Novolizer Salbutamol MedaViatris Healthcare Limited · 1 register entry
Salbutamol GlenmarkGlenmark Arzneimittel Gmbh · 1 register entry
Salbutamol NoridemNoridem Enterprises Ltd · 1 register entry
Salbutamol SandozSandoz Gmbh · 1 register entry
SultanolGlaxosmithkline Pharma Gmbh. · 3 register entries

Source: EMA – Article 57 product data (EU/EEA), as of 2026-11-03

Turkey

BerastBERKO İLAÇ VE KİMYA SAN. A.Ş. · 2 register entries
BronkasNOBEL İLAÇ SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş. · 2 register entries
MetrastSANOVEL İLAÇ SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş. · 1 register entry
Salbutam SRNOBEL İLAÇ SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş. · 4 register entries
Salodil SRULKAR KİMYA SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş. · 4 register entries
SalresDEVA HOLDİNG A.Ş. · 1 register entry
VentolinGLAXOSMİTHKLİNE İLAÇLARI SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş. · 1 register entry
VentosalBİLİM İLAÇ SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş. · 1 register entry
VentubolLİLYUM İLAÇ VE KİMYA SAN. TİC. LTD. ŞTİ. · 5 register entries

Source: TİTCK – Ruhsatlı Beşeri Tıbbi Ürünler Listesi, as of 2026-11-03

Brand names in 27 more European countries

Belgium: Airomir, Novolizer Salbutamol, Salbutamol Neutec, Salbutamol Noridem, Salbutamol Novolizer Meda Pharma, Ventolin
Bulgaria: Buto-Asma, Вентолин, Екосал Инхалер, Салбутамол Wzf, Салбутамол Софарма
Croatia: Antamenys, Salbutamol Pliva
Cyprus: Brodilaten Noridem Enterprises, Medolin, Ventolin
Czechia: Buventol Easyhaler, Ecosal Inhaler, Salbutamol Noridem, Salbutamol Polpharma, Ventolin
Denmark: Airomir, Airsalb, Buventol Easyhaler, Salamol, Salbutamol "neutec", Salbutamol Noridem, Salbutamol Teva, Ventoline
Estonia: Buventol Easyhaler, Ventolin
Finland: Airomir, Buventol Easyhaler, Salbutamol Neutec, Ventilastin Novolizer, Ventoline
France: Airomir Autohaler, Salbumol, Salbutamol, Ventilastin Novolizer, Ventoline
Greece: Aerolin, Asthmotrat, Brodilaten
Hungary: Buventol Easyhaler, Ventolin Evohaler
Iceland: Salbutamol Neutec, Ventoline
Ireland: Brodilaten, Salamol, Salbutamol Neutec, Ventolin
Italy: Broncovaleas, Salbutamol Noridem, Salbutamolo Glenmark, Salbutamolo Noridem, Salbutamolo Sandoz, Ventolin
Latvia: Salbutamol Inteli, Ventolin
Lithuania: Salbutamol Inteli, Ventolin
Luxembourg: Airomir, Novolizer Salbutamol, Ventolin
Malta: Ventoaldo, Ventolin
Netherlands: Airomir Autohaler, Airomir Inhalator, Salamol Steri-Neb, Salbutamol, Ventolin
Norway: Airomir, Buventol Easyhaler, Salbutamol Neutec, Ventoline
Poland: Aspulmo, Buventol Easyhaler, Lerhasa, Salbutamol Hasco, Salbutamol Wzf, Ventolin
Portugal: Salbutamol Gp, Salbutamol Noridem, Salbutamol Novolizer, Salbutamol Sandoz, Ventilan
Romania: Salbutamol, Ventolin
Slovakia: Salbutamol Noridem, Ventolin
Slovenia: Antamenys, Ventolin
Spain: Aldobronquial, Salbuair, Salbutamol Aldo-Unión, Salbutamol Glenmark, Salbutamol Neutec, Salbutamol Sandoz, Ventoaldo, Ventolin
Sweden: Airomir, Airsalb, Buventol Easyhaler, Salbutamol, Ventilastin Novolizer, Ventoline

EMA – Article 57 product data (EU/EEA), 2026-11-03

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Sources

U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Albuterol Sulfate (Armstrong Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) – Prescribing Information, 2026-08-06. DailyMed (NLM), 2026-11-03. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=17858afa-dcdf-4612-b475-3b6baadfb639
EMA – Article 57 product data (EU/EEA), 2026-11-03. https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/human-regulatory-overview/post-authorisation/data-medicines-iso-idmp-standards-post-authorisation/public-data-article-57-database
EMA – Article 57 product data (EU/EEA), 2026-11-03. https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/human-regulatory-overview/post-authorisation/data-medicines-iso-idmp-standards-post-authorisation/public-data-article-57-database
TİTCK – Ruhsatlı Beşeri Tıbbi Ürünler Listesi, 2026-11-03. https://www.titck.gov.tr/dinamikmodul/85

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