Salbutamol for children: instructions for use

In case of bronchial asthma, rapid relief of attacks is important, especially in children. Therefore, doctors often prescribe as a bronchodilator drug "Salbutamol." However, its use by children has a number of features.

"Salbutamol" is most often produced in the form of an aerosol for inhalation. In pharmacies for sale metal inhaler with a metering valve. This is the most popular form of "Salbutomola" because it is very convenient for permanent use outside the home or hospital. The inhaler is designed for 200 doses.

Also in pharmacies sold tablets "Salbuomol" 2 and 4 mg each and prolonged action - 4 and 8 mg each. Lower dosages are used in children. In addition, capsules with powder for inhalation and solutions for injection in ampoules of 2 ml are produced.

One of the forms of release is salbutamol syrup. The syrup is sold in bottles of 100 ml and is a viscous liquid with a lemon smell.

The main active component of all drugs is salbutomol sulfate, which is a white crystalline powder that dissolves well in water. It refers to beta-adrenostimulyatorov - substances that can affect the course of many processes in the human body.

Salbatom syrup also contains auxiliary components: stabilizers, citric acid to impart flavor and smell, sucrose, ethanol, and purified water.

In pharmacies, there are combined syrups that have salbutamol. For example, "Ascoril»Also contains mucolytics, bromhexin and guaifenesin. The three active ingredients complement each other, facilitating quick cough recovery.

Salbutomol affects beta2-adrenoreceptors located in the bronchi and blood vessels, relieves spasm and increases the amount of oxygen that a person can breathe.

During a spasm, this parameter is sharply reduced, the amount of oxygen entering the blood decreases, which affects all internal organs and systems, including the brain and heart. After applying the inhaler, the effect is achieved after 5 minutes. The action of "Salbutamol" lasts up to 3-5 hours. During this period, the recurrence of attacks is unlikely.

The negative effects of taking "Salbutamol" is its ability to lower the potassium content of plasma. However, in the recommended doses, it does not harm the cardiovascular system.

The main indications for the use of "Salbutamol" in children are various forms of asthma. The drug helps to eliminate the attack in severe, moderate or mild, as well as cough forms of the disease.

Also "Salbutomol" is able to prevent the appearance of bronchospasm in a short period of time after contact with the allergen. For example, if a child has inhaled some substance (toilet water, perfume, paint), then quick use of the inhaler will not allow bronchospasm to develop.

“Salbutomol” is recommended for use before the upcoming physical exertion: running, walking in a year, climbing the stairs.It is important to ensure that the child does not exceed the maximum daily dosage using Salbutamol as necessary.

“Salbutomol” is also prescribed on a regular basis as one of the components of the comprehensive support for children with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. "Salbutamol" is also effectively used in the treatment of acute and chronic bronchitis.

According to the instructions for use "Salbutomola" syrup is not prescribed to children under 2 years old, and inhalers - up to 4 years. Small children of 3-4 years old are not always able to use the inhaler correctly, so they are recommended to use special devices.

With individual hypersensitivity to the drug treatment "Salbutomol" child is contraindicated. Sometimes the medicine is allowed to be used in children with heart diseases, such as severe heart failure, high blood pressure.

With frequent use of "Salbutomola" in children can feel headache, dizziness, tremor and convulsions. If the child uses an inhaler, then signs of side effects are coughing, dry mouth. In rare cases, there are various skin reactions - dermatitis, rash, itching.

Blood and urine tests also reveal such side effects of Salbutomol as hyperglycemia — an increase in blood glucose, hypokalemia — a lack of potassium in the blood, as well as an increased level of white blood cells. In rare cases, “Salbutomol” causes paradoxical bronchospasm.

The dosage depends on the patient's age and the purpose of use. So, if you need to relieve an attack, children under 12 years old need one dose of inhalation, over 12 years old - two doses or 200 μg of the drug. The number of doses may be increased during a severe attack. Before physical stress or after contact with an allergen - two inhalations.

Children up to 12 years at the same time can do no more than two inhalations, the exception - only in rare cases, if the course of the attack is severe. Children over 12 years of age can use up to 3-4 inhalations simultaneously. Adults are not allowed to take more than 12 inhalations per day, children under 12 years old - more than 8.

Manifested by the same symptoms as with side effects, but more acute. Heart palpitations, hand and head tremor, hyper-responsiveness should attract the attention of parents. When examined in blood tests, there are also changes - the content of potassium is less than normal, and glucose - more.

If an overdose occurred, you should seek medical help, with your doctor to decide on the cancellation of treatment, and with the child, especially at the age of 3-4 years, to instruct on the frequency of use of the inhaler.

Clinical trials show that salbutomol preparations can influence the action of other drugs, for example, they enhance the effect of stimulants.

"Salbutomol" is available in pharmacies only by prescription.

Store drugs on the basis of salbutomold when the air temperature is not higher than 30 C. Do not freeze or leave them in the sun. Shelf life is 2 years. The inhaler can not be disassembled.

“Salbutomol” is a drug that allows you to quickly stop bronchospasms in children. Reviews on parent sites describe cases in which the inhaler helped the child breathe normally again. The inhaler is recommended to be carried in a pocket or a knapsack so that if necessary the child can get it on his own or with the help of adults.Salubutol syrups effectively treat cough.

Currently, salbutamol preparations are available under various trademarks: “Salbutamol-Pharmstandard” “Salbutamol AB” and others. These drugs are direct analogues, because they are based on a single active ingredient.

For how to use the inhaler, see the next video.