Ventolin HFA Dosage

Generic name: albuterol inhalation
Drug class: Adrenergic bronchodilators

Medically reviewed by A Ras MD.

Dosage forms: MDI: 90 mcg per actuation

Recommended Adult Dosing

[strength clarification]

Info: 1 actuation = 108 mcg albuterol sulfate equivalent to 90 mcg albuterol base

[2 puffs inhaled q4-6h prn]

Alt: 1 puff inhaled q4h prn

[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

[2 puffs inhaled x1]

Start: 5-30min before exercise

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

HD/PD: not defined

[not defined]

SRC: NLM .