Doctors often recommend Ventolin syrup for people with asthma. It also helps with other breathing problems, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In this article, you will learn how it works, what it treats, and what side effects it may cause.
Ingredients
Ventolin syrup contains salbutamol. Salbutamol belongs to a group of medicines called bronchodilators.
How Ventolin Syrup Works
Bronchodilators relax the muscles around your airways. The airways open up, and you can breathe in and out more easily.
Uses of Ventolin Syrup
Doctors use this syrup to treat breathing problems caused by asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Both conditions narrow the airways in the lungs, and a bronchodilator helps open them.
Dosage of Ventolin Syrup
The right dose depends on age, weight, and the condition being treated. Doctors give different doses to adults and to children of different ages. Follow your doctor’s advice or the label on the bottle, and use the measuring cup or spoon that comes with the syrup.
Side Effects of Ventolin Syrup
Possible side effects include:
- Headache
- Nervousness and dizziness
- Faster heartbeat
- Muscle cramps
- Tremor (shaking, especially in the hands)
Seek urgent medical help if you have a rash, swelling, chest pain, or if your breathing gets worse after taking it.
Important Information
- The syrup does not replace a rescue inhaler. Keep using your inhaler for a sudden asthma attack, as your doctor advised.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or an overactive thyroid.
- Ask your doctor before using it during pregnancy.
Disclaimer: This article is for information only. It is not medical advice. Please talk to your doctor about your own health.
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