Treatment or prevention of bronchosparm. Syr: Relief of bronchospasm in bronchial asthma of all types, chronic bronchitis & emphysema. Nebules: Routine management of chronic bronchospasm ( unresponsive to conventional therapy) & treatment of acute severe asthma (status asthmaticus).

This is not a substitute for consulting your doctor. Seek professional advice if you are experiencing any illness or symptoms.

Syrup Adult Usual effective dose: 10 mL tid or qid, may be gradually increased to 20 mL if adequate bronchodilation is not obtained. Children >12 year 5-10 mL tid or qid, 6-12 year 5 mL tid or qid, 2-6 year 2.5-5 mL tid or qid. Elderly or those unusually sensitive to B-adrenergic stimulant drug 5 mL tid or qid. Rotacap For inhalation with a Rotahaler. Relief of acute bronchospasm Adult 200 or 400 mcg. Children 200 mcg. Prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm Adult 400 mcg before exertion. Children 200 mcg before exertion. Chronic therapy Adult 40- mcg tid or qid. Children 200 mcg tid or qid. MDI Relief of acute bronchospasm Adult 100 or 200 mcg. Children 100 mcg. May be increased to 200 mcg if required. Prevention of allergen or exercise induced bronchospasm Adult 200 mcg before exertion. Children 100 mcg before exertion. May be increased to 200 mcg if required. Chronic therapy Adult & children Up to 200 mcg qid. Nebules Adult & children Initially 2.5 mg by wet inhalation, may be increased to 5 mg & may be repeated qid. Severe airway obstruction Adult 40 mg daily with strict medical supervision.

Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take 1 hour before or 2 hour after meals.