How many puffs of Ventolin/Salbutamol Inhaler can I take in a day
What is Ventolin/ Salbutamol and why is it prescribed?
Ventolin/ Salbutamol are treatments prescribed for asthma. There are approximately 5 million people in the UK who suffer from asthma and approximately 300 million sufferers worldwide. Most people with asthma will be prescribed a reliever inhaler (also known as a blue inhaler). Salbutamol is the most commonly prescribed blue inhaler, however it may come as different brand names such as Salamol or Ventolin.
What is the normal dosage for Salbutamol/Ventolin?
There is no “normal” dosage for Salbutamol. Every person who presents with asthma is different and a specialist asthma nurse, doctor or physician will recommend the best dosage for you. As Salbutamol is a reliever inhaler it is designed to give instant relief of asthma symptoms. Your dosage will be tailored so that it can help treat the cause of your asthma.
For example, patients who find that their asthma is aggravated by exercise may be advised to take 2 puffs of Salbutamol before exercise.
The most commonly prescribed dose of Salbutamol is 1-2 puffs when required.
What is the maximum dosage of Salbutamol?
Most physicians will recommend 1-2 puffs up to 4 times in 24 hours. However, in the event of moderate to severe asthma the dosage can be increased.
In the event of an asthma attack, patients can take one puff every 30-60 seconds up to a total of 10 puffs.
What to do if you regularly exceed your prescribed dosage of Ventolin/Salbutamol?
If you find you are regularly having to use your blue inhaler, it is a sign that your asthma is worsening or not getting treated appropriately.
You will need to make an appointment with your physician who will review your medication. In the UK patients will often be given a personal asthma action plan to help patients treat their condition.
What else will my asthma physician recommend?
If your doctor or nurse believes you are using your inhaler too often they will have to look at prescribing or changing the dose of your “preventer” inhaler. The type of preventer inhaler that your doctor will prescribe can vary. Below is a list of commonly prescribed preventer inhalers used with Ventolin/ Salbutamol.
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