ProAir RespiClick Dosage

Generic name: albuterol inhalation
Brand names: ProAir HFA, ProAir RespiClick, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA
Drug class: Adrenergic bronchodilators

Medically reviewed by  A Ras MD.

 Recommended Adult Dosing

Dosage forms:  DPI: 90 mcg per actuation

Bronchospasm

[2 puffs inhaled q4-6h prn]

Alt: 1 puff inhaled q4h prn

Bronchospasm, acute

[mild-moderate exacerbation]

Dose: 4-8 puffs inhaled q20min up to 4h, then 4-8 puffs inhaled q1-4h prn

[severe exacerbation]

Dose: 4-12 puffs inhaled q20min up to 4h, then 4-12 puffs inhaled q1-4h prn

Bronchospasm, exercise-induced

[2 puffs inhaled x1]

Start: 15-30min before exercise

Renal dosing

[see below]

renal impairment: not defined; Info: caution advised if high-dose use

HD/PD: not defined

Hepatic dosing

[not defined]

 Recommended Peds Dosing

Dosage forms:  DPI: 90 mcg per actuation

Bronchospasm

[4 yo and older]

Dose: 2 puffs inhaled q4-6h prn; Alt: 1 puff inhaled q4h prn

Bronchospasm, acute

[4-11 yo, mild-moderate exacerbation]

Dose: 4-8 puffs inhaled q20min x3, then 4-8 puffs inhaled q1-4h prn

[4-11 yo, severe exacerbation]

Dose: 4-8 puffs inhaled q20min x3, then 4-8 puffs inhaled q1-4h prn

[12 yo and older, mild-moderate exacerbation]

Dose: 4-8 puffs inhaled q20min x3, then 4-8 puffs inhaled q1-4h prn

[12 yo and older, severe exacerbation]

Dose: 4-12 puffs inhaled q20min x3, then 4-12 puffs inhaled q1-4h prn

Bronchospasm, exercise-induced

[4 yo and older]

Dose: 2 puffs inhaled x1; Start: 15-30min before exercise

Renal dosing

[see below]

renal impairment: not defined; Info: caution advised if high-dose use

HD/PD: not defined

Hepatic dosing

[not defined]

SRC: NLM .