Ventolin Pills
Salbutamol 2mg and 4mg tablets — the oral bronchodilator sold here as Ventolin Pills — for the wheeze, cough and chest tightness of asthma.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2mg | 30 tablets | $26.40 | $0.88 |
| 2mg | 60 tablets | $46.20 | $0.77 |
| 2mg | 90 tablets | $66.60 | $0.74 |
| 2mg | 120 tablets | $70.80 | $0.59 |
| 2mg | 180 tablets | $99.00 | $0.55 |
| 2mg | 270 tablets | $137.70 | $0.51 |
| 2mg | 360 tablets | $169.20 | $0.47 |
| 4mg | 30 tablets | $29.70 | $0.99 |
| 4mg | 60 tablets | $51.00 | $0.85 |
| 4mg | 90 tablets | $63.00 | $0.70 |
| 4mg | 120 tablets | $70.80 | $0.59 |
| 4mg | 180 tablets | $97.20 | $0.54 |
| 4mg | 270 tablets | $135.00 | $0.50 |
| 4mg | 360 tablets | $172.80 | $0.48 |
- Category
- Respiratory Health
- Active ingredient
- Salbutamol
- Route
- Oral
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2/4mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Shipped in a discreet, unmarked envelope.
Details
- Conditions
- Asthma
- Therapeutic Class
- Bronchodilator
- Pharmacological Class
- Beta-2 agonist
- Minor Side Effects
- Tremors, Agitation
- Moderate Side Effects
- Fast heart rate
- Dosage Forms
- Tablet
- Administration Route
- Oral
- Originator
- GSK
- Onset Time
- 30 minutes
- Duration
- 4-6 hours
- Storage Instructions
- Room temperature.
- Drug Interactions
- Beta blockers
- Age Restrictions
- Consult doctor.
What you will receive
Ventolin Pills is the originator brand name, made by GSK. We use it to identify the medicine; the pack you receive is a generic equivalent, not the original Ventolin Pills.
- The same active ingredient (Salbutamol) at the same strength.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock when your order ships.
FAQ
Which generic salbutamol strengths and pack sizes can I order?
Generic salbutamol comes as 2mg and 4mg tablets, in packs from 30 to 360 tablets. It is generic salbutamol, not the original Ventolin Pills. Larger packs cost less per tablet.
How is generic salbutamol delivered to Hong Kong?
Generic salbutamol orders ship by tracked courier in 5 to 9 business days with online tracking. Every parcel is plain and unbranded, with nothing outside about the contents. Orders can be cancelled within 24 hours if not yet dispatched.
What is another name for salbutamol?
Brand names for salbutamol include ProAir, Proventil, Ventolin, Aerolin, Airomir and Asmol. Ventolin Pills is a pure generic salbutamol product and is not any of those brands. Here, salbutamol can also be bought online as generic Proair Inhaler, generic Ventolin Inhaler and salbutamol inhalers.
Do salbutamol tablets work as fast as an inhaler?
No. An inhaler puts salbutamol directly onto the lining of the airways, whereas a tablet is swallowed, taken up by the gut and carried round in the blood before it reaches the lungs. So the inhaler is what people use for a sudden tight chest, and tablets suit steady all-day control.
Why do salbutamol tablets make my hands shake?
Salbutamol works on beta-2 receptors, and those receptors are not only in the airways — they also sit on skeletal muscle, which is why a fine tremor shows up first in the hands. It is the most common side effect of the tablets and usually more noticeable at 4mg than at 2mg.
Can I drink alcohol with salbutamol tablets?
There is no known interaction between alcohol and salbutamol. A heavy night can still leave you shaky, flushed and with a racing pulse — the same feelings the tablets can cause — so it can be hard to tell what is doing what.
What is the difference between the 2mg and 4mg tablets?
The difference is the dose of salbutamol. A 4mg tablet contains twice what a 2mg tablet does, so a larger dose means fewer tablets rather than a different medicine.
Can salbutamol tablets be taken every day?
Yes. They are often taken a few times a day on a regular schedule rather than only when breathing worsens. Needing them much more often than before is a sign the asthma is not well controlled.
About Ventolin Pills
What salbutamol tablets do
Asthma leaves the airways inflamed and twitchy, and when they narrow, everyday breathing turns into a struggle — wheeze, a tight chest, a cough that will not settle. Salbutamol is a bronchodilator: it relaxes the band of muscle wrapped around each airway, so the tube opens wider and air moves in and out more easily. It eases symptoms rather than the inflammation behind them, and it does not cure asthma. The tablets are generic salbutamol, in 2mg and 4mg strengths.
Taking the tablets
Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. Adults usually take 2mg to 4mg at a time, repeated through the day.
Common and serious side effects
The most familiar effect is a fine shake in the hands — salbutamol relaxes smooth muscle in the airways but has a milder pull on muscles elsewhere, and the tremor is more noticeable on the 4mg tablet. A faster or pounding heartbeat, headache and a restless, wired feeling are also common, and they tend to ease as the body adjusts.
A rash that comes with swelling of the lips, tongue or face, or breathing that suddenly worsens, needs urgent help. An irregular heartbeat is another sign not to shrug off. Salbutamol also pulls against beta-blockers such as propranolol, used for blood pressure and angina, which can both blunt the tablet and tighten the airways, so the pair are rarely taken together.
2mg or 4mg tablets, or an inhaler
Both strengths are salbutamol in tablet form; the 4mg tablet holds twice as much as the 2mg one, so a bigger dose does not mean more tablets. Salbutamol is also sold as an inhaler, and two are stocked here: Ventolin Inhaler and Proair Inhaler, each giving 100mcg of salbutamol per puff. An inhaler carries the medicine straight into the airways and works faster than a tablet, which has to be swallowed and absorbed before it gets there. Some people use the tablets instead of, or alongside, an inhaler.
Sources
- Albuterol: MedlinePlus Drug Information — MedlinePlus / National Library of Medicine
- What Is Asthma? - American Lung Association — American Lung Association