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Tablet. Generic Name: Levosalbutamol 2mg.
Levosalbutamol is indicated for the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm in adults, adolescents, and children 6 years of age and older with reversible obstructive airway disease.
Dosage:Â
Tablet-
- Adults and children above 12 years: 1-2 mg three times daily.
- Children (6 -11 years): 1 mg three times daily.
Syrup-
- Adults and children above 12 years: 5-10 ml three times daily.
- Children (6 -11 years): 5 ml three times daily.
Side effects: Potentially serious side effects like hypokalamia may result from ß-2 agonist therapy. This effect may be potentiated by hypoxia. The other likely side effects are gastrointestinal disturbances such as nausea, vomiting, burning substernal or epigastric pain and diarrhoea. In some cases nervousness, headache, dizziness, fatigue and sleeplessness may occur.
