Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) summary
The
full CMI on the next page has more details. If you are worried about using this medicine,
speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
1. Why am I using VENTOLIN INJECTION?
VENTOLIN INJECTION contains the active ingredient salbutamol sulfate. VENTOLIN INJECTION
helps you breathe more easily.
2. What should I know before I use VENTOLIN INJECTION?
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to VENTOLIN or any of the ingredients
listed at the end of the CMI.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines,
or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
Some medicines may interfere with VENTOLIN INJECTION and affect how it works.
4. How do I use VENTOLIN INJECTION?
Ventolin Injection must only be given by a doctor, or a nurse acting on a doctor's
instruction.
It may be injected into muscle tissue or into a vein. When it is injected into a vein,
it may be given directly or through a 'drip'.
Sometimes it is injected under the skin.
Initial doses in the elderly may be lower than the recommended adult dosage.
5. What should I know while using VENTOLIN INJECTION?
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Things you should do
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Remind any doctor, dentist or pharmacist you visit that you are using VENTOLIN INJECTION.
If you are going to have surgery, tell the surgeon or anaesthetist that you are taking
this medicine.
Keep all of your doctor’s appointments so that your progress can be checked.
Tell your doctor if you become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
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Things you should not do
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Do not use VENTOLIN INJECTION to treat any other complaints unless your doctor tells
you to.
Do not give this medicine to anyone else, even if their symptoms seem similar to yours.
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Looking after your medicine
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Keep this medicine where children cannot reach it, such as in a locked cupboard.
Keep in a cool, dry place where it stays below 30°C.
Do not leave in a car, on a window sill or in a bathroom.
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6. Are there any side effects?
Like other medicines, VENTOLIN INJECTION can cause some side effects. The most commonly
reported side effects are a shaky feeling and your heart beating faster than usual.
A potentially serious side effect that may occur is a low level of potassium in your
blood.
Active ingredient(s):
salbutamol sulfate
Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)
This leaflet provides important information about using VENTOLIN INJECTION. You should also speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you would like further information
or if you have any concerns or questions about using VENTOLIN INJECTION.
Where to find information in this leaflet:
1. Why am I using VENTOLIN INJECTION?
VENTOLIN INJECTION contains the active ingredient salbutamol sulfate. VENTOLIN INJECTION helps you to breathe more easily. When your chest is tight or
when you are wheezing, VENTOLIN INJECTION opens up the breathing tubes in your lungs.
VENTOLIN INJECTION is used to for the prevention and relief of bronchospasm in bronchial
asthma of all types.
VENTOLIN INJECTION belongs to a group of medicines called bronchodilators.
There are other types of medicines that prevent wheezing or chest tightness. These
medicines are called 'preventers' and must be used every day. Your doctor may tell
you to use a 'preventer' in addition to your VENTOLIN INJECTION. Ventolin Injection
is not the only form of Ventolin available. Your doctor will decide which form of
Ventolin is right for you.
Your doctor may have prescribed VENTOLIN INJECTION for another reason.
VENTOLIN INJECTION is not addictive.
2. What should I know before I use VENTOLIN INJECTION?
Warnings
Do not use VENTOLIN INJECTION if:
If you are allergic to salbutamol sulfate, or any of the ingredients listed at the
end of this leaflet.
If the expiry date (EXP) printed on the pack has passed.
If the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering.
Check with your doctor if you:
Are taking any other medicines, including medicines you buy without a prescription
Have had to stop taking this or any other asthma medicine for any reason
Have been diagnosed with a thyroid condition
Have been diagnosed with high blood pressure
Have a heart problem such as an irregular or fast heart beat or angina
Have diabetes
Are breastfeeding, pregnant or trying to become pregnant
Are allergic to foods, dyes, preservatives or any other medicines
Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction may include:
Shortness of breath
Wheezing or difficulty in breathing
Swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body, rash, itching or hives
on the skin
During treatment, you may be at risk of developing certain side effects. It is important
you understand these risks and how to monitor for them. See additional information
under Section
6. Are there any side effects?
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Check with your doctor if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant.
Talk to your doctor if you are breastfeeding or intend to breastfeed.
Your doctor will tell you which medicine you should take. It is important that asthma
is managed well during pregnancy and you should not stop your medicine without asking
your doctor.
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including any
medicines, vitamins or supplements that you buy without a prescription from your pharmacy,
supermarket or health food shop.
Some medicines may interfere with VENTOLIN INJECTION and affect how it works.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure about what medicines, vitamins
or supplements you are taking and if these affect VENTOLIN INJECTION.
4. How do I use VENTOLIN INJECTION?
How to take it
Ventolin Injection must only be given by a doctor, or a nurse acting on a doctor's
instruction.
Do not try to use Ventolin Injection on your own.
Ventolin Injection may be injected into muscle tissue or into a vein. When it is injected
into a vein, it may be given directly or through a 'drip'. Sometimes it is injected
under the skin.
Do not use Ventolin Injection in the same syringe or 'drip' as any other medicine.
Initial doses in the elderly may be lower than the recommended adult dosage.
When to take it
Your doctor will decide how often and for how long you have to use VENTOLIN INJECTION.
If you have had too much VENTOLIN INJECTION
If you think that you have had too much VENTOLIN INJECTION, you may need urgent medical
attention.
You should immediately:
phone the Poisons Information Centre
(by calling
13 11 26), or
contact your doctor, or
go to the Emergency Department at your nearest hospital.
You should do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.
Symptoms of too much VENTOLIN INJECTION may include:
your heart beating significantly faster than normal
significant muscle tremors
an increased rate of breathing due to increased acid in the blood
nausea
vomiting
Some side effects of overdose, for example changes in blood sugar (glucose) level,
changes in blood potassium or lactic acid levels can only be found when your doctor
does tests from time to time to check your progress.
5. What should I know while using VENTOLIN INJECTION?
Things you should do
Call your doctor straight away if:
You are experiencing any side effects or allergic reactions due to taking VENTOLIN
INJECTION, even if the problem is not listed below.
VENTOLIN INJECTION does not help your breathing as much as usual or the effect of
Ventolin Injection does not last as long as usual.
If you are going to have surgery, tell the surgeon or anaesthetist that you are taking
this medicine. It may affect other medicines used during the surgery.
Remind any health care professional you visit that you are using VENTOLIN INJECTION.
Keep all of your doctor’s appointments so that your progress can be checked.
Things you should not do
Do not use VENTOLIN INJECTION to treat any other complaints unless your doctor tells
you to.
Do not give this medicine to anyone else, even if their symptoms seem similar to yours.
Looking after your medicine
Keep this medicine where children cannot reach it, such as in a locked cupboard at
least one-and-a-half metres above ground.
Keep VENTOLIN INJECTION in a cool, dry place where it stays below 30°C.
Do not leave in a car, on a window sill or in a bathroom.
Heat and dampness can destroy some medicines.
When to discard your medicine
You will find an expiry (or use by) date on the carton. Do not use your VENTOLIN INJECTION
after this date.
Getting rid of any unwanted medicine
If you no longer need to use this medicine or it is out of date, take it to any pharmacy
for safe disposal.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date.
6. Are there any side effects?
All medicines can have side effects. If you do experience any side effects, most of
them are minor and temporary. However, some side effects may need medical attention.
See the information below and, if you need to, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you
have any further questions about side effects.
Less serious side effects
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Less serious side effects
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What to do
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Stinging or pain when the injection is given directly into the muscle
Shaky or tense feeling
Excitability in children
Muscle cramps
Nausea
'Warm' feeling
Headache
Increased blood flow to the extremities (peripheral vasodilation)
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Speak to your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects and they worry
you.
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Serious side effects
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice anything else that may be making you
feel unwell.
Other side effects not listed here may occur in some people.
Reporting side effects
After you have received medical advice for any side effects you experience, you can
report side effects to the Therapeutic Goods Administration online at
www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems . By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of
this medicine.
Always make sure you speak to your doctor or pharmacist before you decide to stop
taking any of your medicines.
7. Product details
This medicine is only available with a doctor's prescription.
What VENTOLIN INJECTION contains
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Active ingredient
(main ingredient)
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Salbutamol sulfate
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Other ingredients
(inactive ingredients)
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Sodium chloride
Water
Dilute sulphuric acid for pH adjustment
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Potential allergens
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VENTOLIN INJECTION contains no other additives
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Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of these ingredients.
What VENTOLIN INJECTION looks like
VENTOLIN INJECTION (AUST R 12527) is stored in clear glass ampoules. Each ampoule
of Ventolin Injection contains 1 mL of liquid and provides 500 micrograms of salbutamol
sulfate.
Who distributes VENTOLIN INJECTION
GlaxoSmithKline Australia Pty Ltd
Level 4, 436 Johnston Street,
Abbotsford, Victoria, 3067
Phone: 1800 033 109
This leaflet was prepared on 11 January 2024.
Version 4.0