Terbutaline - Accord Healthcare Ltd

Antimuscarinic bronchodilator.

• Over 18 years for maintenance of COPD: by inhalation of powder, one capsule, once daily.

Long-acting selective beta2 agonist with corticosteroid.

Prophylaxis of moderate-to-severe asthma for Aloflute® 25/125 by inhalation of aerosol
Adult: 2 inhalations twice daily.

Prophylaxis of moderate-to-severe asthma for Aloflute® 25/250 by inhalation of aerosol
Adult: 2 inhalations twice daily.

Long-acting selective beta2 agonist with long-acting muscarinic antagonist.

Adult: one inhalation twice daily. 

Antimuscarinic bronchodilator.

• Over 18 years: by inhalation of powder, 375 mcg (1 inhalation), twice daily.

Short-acting selective beta2 agonist.

For acute bronchospasm, Salbulin Novolizer® by inhalation of powder
Adult: Initially 100–200 micrograms, up to 800 micrograms daily for persistent symptoms.

For prophylaxis of allergen- or exercise-induced bronchospasm, Salbulin Novolizer® by inhalation of powder
Adult: 200 micrograms.

Short-acting selective beta2 agonist.

Oral
(Please note, inhalation route preferred over oral route in children.)
• Child 1 month–1 year: 100 mcg/kg (maximum 2 mg) 3–4 times daily
• Child 2–5 years: 1–2 mg, 3–4 times daily
• Child 6–11 years: 2 mg, 3–4 times daily
• Child 12–17 years: 2–4 mg, 3–4 times daily
• Over 18 years: 4 mg (elderly and sensitive patients initially 2 mg), 3–4 times daily, with a maximum single dose of 8 mg (but unlikely to provide much extra benefit or to be tolerated).

Moderate to severe or life-threatening acute asthma, treated by inhalation of nebulised solution. Give via a large volume spacer, and via a close-fitting face mask in children under 3 years.
• Child 1 month–4 years: 2.5 mg, repeat every 20–30 minutes or when required.
• Child 5–11 years: 2.5–5 mg, repeat every 20–30 minutes or when required.
• Over 12 years: 5 mg, repeat every 20–30 minutes or when required.

Short-acting selective beta2 agonist.

For acute bronchospasm, Salbulin Novolizer® by inhalation of powder
Adult: Initially 100–200 micrograms, up to 800 micrograms daily for persistent symptoms.

For prophylaxis of allergen- or exercise-induced bronchospasm, Salbulin Novolizer® by inhalation of powder
Adult: 200 micrograms.

Short-acting selective beta2 agonist.

Oral
(Please note, inhalation route preferred over oral route in children.)
• Child 1 month–1 year: 100 mcg/kg (maximum 2 mg) 3–4 times daily
• Child 2–5 years: 1–2 mg, 3–4 times daily
• Child 6–11 years: 2 mg, 3–4 times daily
• Child 12–17 years: 2–4 mg, 3–4 times daily
• Over 18 years: 4 mg (elderly and sensitive patients initially 2 mg), 3–4 times daily, with a maximum single dose of 8 mg (but unlikely to provide much extra benefit or to be tolerated).

Moderate to severe or life-threatening acute asthma, treated by inhalation of nebulised solution. Give via a large volume spacer, and via a close-fitting face mask in children under 3 years.
• Child 1 month–4 years: 2.5 mg, repeat every 20–30 minutes or when required.
• Child 5–11 years: 2.5–5 mg, repeat every 20–30 minutes or when required.
• Over 12 years: 5 mg, repeat every 20–30 minutes or when required.

Short-acting selective beta2 agonist.

Oral
(Please note, inhalation route preferred over oral route in children.)
• Child 1 month–1 year: 100 mcg/kg (maximum 2 mg) 3–4 times daily
• Child 2–5 years: 1–2 mg, 3–4 times daily
• Child 6–11 years: 2 mg, 3–4 times daily
• Child 12–17 years: 2–4 mg, 3–4 times daily
• Over 18 years: 4 mg (elderly and sensitive patients initially 2 mg), 3–4 times daily, with a maximum single dose of 8 mg (but unlikely to provide much extra benefit or to be tolerated).

Moderate to severe or life-threatening acute asthma, treated by inhalation of nebulised solution. Give via a large volume spacer, and via a close-fitting face mask in children under 3 years.
• Child 1 month–4 years: 2.5 mg, repeat every 20–30 minutes or when required.
• Child 5–11 years: 2.5–5 mg, repeat every 20–30 minutes or when required.
• Over 12 years: 5 mg, repeat every 20–30 minutes or when required.

Short-acting selective beta2 agonist.

Oral
(Please note, inhalation route preferred over oral route in children.)
• Child 1 month–1 year: 100 mcg/kg (maximum 2 mg) 3–4 times daily
• Child 2–5 years: 1–2 mg, 3–4 times daily
• Child 6–11 years: 2 mg, 3–4 times daily
• Child 12–17 years: 2–4 mg, 3–4 times daily
• Over 18 years: 4 mg (elderly and sensitive patients initially 2 mg), 3–4 times daily, with a maximum single dose of 8 mg (but unlikely to provide much extra benefit or to be tolerated).

Moderate to severe or life-threatening acute asthma, treated by inhalation of nebulised solution. Give via a large volume spacer, and via a close-fitting face mask in children under 3 years.
• Child 1 month–4 years: 2.5 mg, repeat every 20–30 minutes or when required.
• Child 5–11 years: 2.5–5 mg, repeat every 20–30 minutes or when required.
• Over 12 years: 5 mg, repeat every 20–30 minutes or when required.

By inhalation of nebulised solution for asthma
• Over 12 years: 5–10 mg 2–4 times daily, additional doses may be necessary in severe acute asthma.

By inhalation of nebulised solution for moderate to severe acute asthma
• Child 1 month–4 years: 5 mg, repeat every 20–30 minutes or as required
• Child 5–11 years: 5–10 mg, repeat every 20–30 minutes or as required
• Over 12 years: 10 mg, repeat every 20–30 minutes or as required

By inhalation of nebulised solution for asthma
• Over 12 years: 5–10 mg 2–4 times daily, additional doses may be necessary in severe acute asthma.

By inhalation of nebulised solution for moderate to severe acute asthma
• Child 1 month–4 years: 5 mg, repeat every 20–30 minutes or as required
• Child 5–11 years: 5–10 mg, repeat every 20–30 minutes or as required
• Over 12 years: 10 mg, repeat every 20–30 minutes or as required