Salbutamol relaxes the smooth muscles of all airways, from the trachea to the terminal bronchioles.
Salbutamol stimulates beta-2 receptors present in the bronchial musculature. This causes them to relax and prevent the onset and worsening of symptoms of asthma.

It is used to treat breathing problems in people with asthma and similar conditions.

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Doses will depend on your medical condition
Shake well before use
Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:

Headache
Tremors
headache
muscle cramps.
Your heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly (cardiac arrhythmia)
a low level of potassium in your blood
increased blood flow to your extremities (peripheral dilatation)
changes in sleep patterns and changes in behavior, such as restlessness and excitability
muscle tension.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding

Avoid your triggers; taking steps to reduce your exposure to asthma triggers is a key part of asthma control.
Use your air conditioner. Air conditioning reduces the amount of airborne pollen from trees, grasses, and weeds that finds its way indoors
Clean regularly. Clean your home at least once a week.
Get regular exercise. Having asthma doesn't mean you have to be less active. Treatment can prevent asthma attacks and control symptoms during activity.
Maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight can worsen asthma symptoms, and it puts you at higher risk of other health problems. Rondiet Capsules & Bonmax Powder will help you to reduce your weight
Control heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It's possible that the acid reflux that causes heartburn may damage lung airways and worsen asthma symptoms
Breathing exercises. These exercises may reduce the amount of medication you need to keep your asthma symptoms under control.
Herbal and natural remedies. A few herbal and natural remedies that may help improve asthma symptoms.

Talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this medicine including:

you have high blood pressure
you are diabetic
you have an overactive thyroid gland
you have a history of heart problems such as an irregular or fast heartbeat or angina
you are taking xanthine derivatives (such as theophylline) or steroids to treat asthma
you are taking water tablets (diuretics), sometimes used to treat high blood pressure or a heart condition.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications including over-the-counter non-prescription medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and supplements.

Store below 25°c
Don’t refrigerate
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

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