Indications - 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 & Administration - Tablet- Adults and adolescents above 12 years: 1-2 mg three times daily. Children (6 -11 years): 1 mg three times daily. Syrup- Adults : 5-10 ml three times daily. Childrn (6-11 years): 5 ml three times daily.
Side Effects - Hypocalcaemia, palpitation, fine tremors of the skeletal muscle and muscle cramps may occur. The other likely side effects are nausea, vomiting, burning substernal or epigastric pain and diarrhoea.
Contraindications - Levosalbutamol is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to levosalbutamol or any of its components.
Others - Pregnancy & Lactation The drug should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk of the fetus. It is not known whether Levosalbutamol is excreted in human milk. Caution should be exercised when oral Levosalbutamol is administered to a nursing woman.