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Salbutamol inhaler

Short-acting beta-2 agonist (reliever inhaler)

Listed in Bangladesh as Salbutamol (Inhaler). Also known as Albuterol inhaler.
  • 10 brands
  • 10 makers
  • Inhaler
  • From ≈ ৳568

What it is used for

The salbutamol inhaler is a reliever used to quickly ease wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and breathlessness in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It can also be used before exercise, or before contact with a known trigger, to prevent symptoms if your doctor advises.

How it works

Salbutamol relaxes the muscles around the airways, so they open up within minutes and air moves more easily. Its effect lasts for a few hours, but it does not treat the underlying inflammation.

Drug class: Short-acting beta-2 agonist (reliever inhaler)

Available in Bangladesh

10 brands from 10 makers, in these forms and strengths:

Inhaler
100 mcg/puff

Brands and prices

Same medicine, different makers — ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.

Salbutamol inhaler Inhaler · 100 mcg/puff10 brands · from ≈ ৳568

  • BrodilACI Limited≈ ৳568
  • SalomaxEskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳583
  • VentilDrug International Ltd.≈ ৳607
  • AzmasolBeximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳623
  • VentolinGlaxoSmithKline≈ ৳642
  • SalmolinACME Laboratories Ltd.≈ ৳643
  • AsmalinAristopharma Ltd.≈ ৳683
  • PulmoCareHealthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳687
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  • SaltideUniMed UniHealth≈ ৳692
  • SultolinSquare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳701

Cheapest first. Prices are DGDA maximum retail prices (MRP) per unit as listed, rounded down to the whole taka. ≈ marks an indicative MRP from a public price list that Mukti has not yet checked against the pack. The MRP printed on the pack always applies.

Prescription

Mukti's medicine catalogue marks Salbutamol inhaler as a prescription medicine. Keep a valid prescription ready when you order it in the Mukti Health app, and use it only as your doctor directs.

Important safety information

Common side effects

Common side effects include shaky hands, a fast or pounding heartbeat, headache and feeling nervous. These usually pass within a short time. Rarely, frequent heavy use can lower potassium levels.

Talk to a doctor or pharmacist first

  • Anyone with heart disease, palpitations, an abnormal heart rhythm or high blood pressure
  • Anyone with an overactive thyroid or diabetes
  • People taking beta-blockers, which can block its effect
  • Anyone taking water tablets, steroids or theophylline, which can add to low potassium
  • Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding

Warnings

  • Call emergency help if the reliever does not help, you are too breathless to speak or eat, or your lips turn blue.
  • Needing your reliever more often than usual is a sign your asthma is not well controlled; see your doctor, as you may need a preventer inhaler.
  • Keep your reliever with you and check it is not empty or out of date.
  • If your chest becomes tighter straight after using it, stop and seek medical help.

Questions people ask

Should I use a spacer with my inhaler?

A spacer is a tube that attaches to the inhaler. It helps more medicine reach the lungs and is especially useful for children and during an attack. Ask your nurse or pharmacist to show you how to use one.

Is the inhaler better than salbutamol tablets or syrup?

The inhaler delivers medicine straight to the airways, so it works faster and usually causes fewer side effects than tablets or syrup. Doctors generally prefer the inhaler for asthma and COPD.

Can I use a salbutamol inhaler in pregnancy?

Yes. Keeping asthma well controlled is important for both mother and baby, and salbutamol inhalers are commonly used in pregnancy. Tell your doctor that you are pregnant.

What is the cheapest brand of Salbutamol inhaler 100 mcg/puff inhaler in Bangladesh?

Of the 10 brands of Salbutamol inhaler 100 mcg/puff inhaler listed, the lowest maximum retail price is ৳568, for Brodil (ACI Limited). They contain the same medicine; ask your doctor or pharmacist before you switch brands.

What is the price of Salbutamol inhaler in Bangladesh?

Listed maximum retail prices range from ৳568 to ৳701 per unit, depending on the form, strength and maker.

How many brands of Salbutamol inhaler are there in Bangladesh?

Mukti lists 10 brands of Salbutamol inhaler from 10 makers, as inhaler.

Do I need a prescription for Salbutamol inhaler?

Mukti's medicine catalogue marks Salbutamol inhaler as a prescription medicine. Keep a valid prescription ready when you order it in the Mukti Health app, and use it only as your doctor directs.

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