Asthalin 2 Mg (Salbutamol) Medically reviewed by Sanjay Gangani, B.Pharm, CMO & Pharmacist
Active Ingredient Salbutamol Indication Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Manufacturer Cipla Limited Packaging 30 tablets in 1 strip Strength:- 2mg
INQUIRE ABOUT Asthalin 2 Mg (Salbutamol)
What is Asthalin 2 mg Tablet? Asthalin 2 mg is a prescription bronchodilator tablet.
Each tablet contains Asthalin 4 mg of salbutamol.
Salbutamol is also known as albuterol.
It is made by Cipla Ltd.
It belongs to a group called short-acting beta-2 agonists.
Relief of bronchospasm in asthma of all types.
Chronic bronchitis.
Emphysema.
The last two are part of what is called COPD.
This is a swallowed tablet, not an inhaler.
Oral salbutamol suits people who cannot use an inhaler device.
Cipla also sells Asthalin as an inhaler and as other forms.
It is not recommended for children under 2 years.
How Asthalin Works (Mechanism of Action) The action happens in five simple steps:
Muscle bands wrap around the airways in the lungs.
In asthma these muscles tighten and narrow the airways.
Salbutamol stimulates beta-2 receptors on those muscles.
The muscles relax and the airways widen.
Breathing becomes easier and wheezing eases.
Beta-2 receptors also exist in muscles, the heart and blood vessels.
A swallowed dose reaches all of them through the blood.
That is why tremor and a faster heartbeat can occur.
Salbutamol also shifts potassium into cells, lowering blood levels.
It does not reduce the underlying inflammation in asthma.
It relieves symptoms rather than treating the cause.
Dosage Guide Doses below come from salbutamol tablet product information.
Group Labelled Dose How Often Key Note Adults, usual effective dose 4 mg Three or four times daily Two Asthalin 2 mg tablets Adults, lower dose 2 mg Three or four times daily Some patients get adequate relief Adults, if response is poor Up to 8 mg per dose Three or four times daily Increased gradually by a doctor Older adults 2 mg Three or four times daily Start low; more sensitive to effects Children 2 to 6 years 1 to 2 mg Three or four times daily Under specialist direction Children 6 to 12 years 2 mg Three or four times daily One Asthalin 2 mg tablet Over 12 years 2 to 4 mg Three or four times daily As prescribed Children under 2 years Not recommended Not applicable No established use Missed dose Take it when remembered Skip if the next is near Never double up
How to read this table:
The usual adult dose is 4 mg, so 2 mg is lower.
The 2 mg strength suits children and more sensitive adults.
Doses are increased only by a doctor, not by the patient.
Overdose can cause tremor, a fast heartbeat and low potassium.
Serum potassium should be monitored.
Labels name a cardioselective beta-blocker as the preferred antidote.
Such drugs are used cautiously in people with bronchospasm.
How to Take Asthalin 2 mg Take the tablets by mouth, exactly as prescribed.
Space the doses evenly through the day.
Do not increase the dose on your own.
Keep using any preventer inhaler your doctor has prescribed.
Tell your doctor if you need the medicine more often than before.
Do not stop treatment suddenly without advice.
Warning signs that asthma is not controlled:
Needing larger or more frequent doses for the same relief.
Waking at night with breathlessness or coughing.
Relief that wears off faster than it used to.
These signal a need for medical review, not a higher dose.
Mild hand tremor after a dose is common and usually settles.
Tell your doctor about all other medicines you take.
Alcohol may add to drowsiness, per one listing.
Precautions Contraindications in the Product Information Allergy to salbutamol or any tablet ingredient.
Use to treat a threatened miscarriage in early or mid pregnancy .
Together with beta-blockers such as propranolol, as a rule.
Salbutamol relaxes the muscle of the womb as well as the airways.
The labels bar using it to try to stop a threatened miscarriage.
It does not mean a past miscarriage prevents its use for asthma.
Conditions Needing Caution An overactive thyroid, including thyrotoxicosis.
Serious heart or blood vessel disease.
Irregular heart rhythms.
High blood pressure.
Diabetes mellitus.
Low blood potassium, or medicines that lower it.
Unusual sensitivity to stimulant medicines.
Pregnancy or breastfeeding, which need medical advice.
Lactose intolerance, as some salbutamol tablets contain lactose.
Food, Drink and Lifestyle No specific food needs to be avoided.
Tea, coffee and other stimulants may add to tremor or palpitations.
Avoid alcohol if the medicine makes you drowsy.
Keep a record of how often you need a dose.
Before-Use Checklist Has a doctor confirmed asthma or COPD?
Do you understand this is a tablet, not an inhaler?
Do you take a beta-blocker such as propranolol?
Do you have thyroid, heart or blood pressure problems?
Do you have diabetes?
Are you pregnant or breastfeeding?
Do you know the signs of worsening asthma?
Do you know when to seek emergency help?
Side Effects Effects reported with salbutamol tablets:
Side Effect Category What It Feels Like What to Do Tremor Common Shaky hands Usually settles; report if troublesome Faster heartbeat Common Racing or pounding heart Report if persistent Palpitations Common Awareness of the heartbeat Report to your doctor Headache Reported Head pain Report if persistent Restlessness or nervousness Common Feeling on edge Usually settles Muscle cramps Common Cramping in the limbs Report if frequent Nausea or vomiting Reported Stomach upset Report if persistent Dizziness or sleepiness Reported Light-headed or drowsy Take care when driving Dry or sore throat Reported Throat discomfort Usually settles Low blood potassium Serious Muscle weakness or cramps Blood tests may be needed Irregular heart rhythm Serious Fluttering or uneven heartbeat Seek medical advice promptly Lactic acidosis Rare but serious Deep breathing, weakness, sickness Emergency – seek care Fluid on the lungs Rare but serious Severe breathlessness Emergency – call for help Muscle jerks (myoclonus) Rare Sudden involuntary jerks Seek medical advice Severe allergic reaction Very rare Swelling, hives, collapse Emergency – call for help Paradoxical worse wheeze Very rare Breathing worsens after a dose Emergency – stop and seek care
About low potassium:
Beta-2 agonists can cause serious falls in blood potassium.
The risk rises with higher doses.
Aminophylline and similar medicines may enhance salbutamol’s effects.
Potassium may be checked in severe asthma or with high doses.
Drug Interactions Should not usually be combined:
Beta-blockers such as propranolol, which oppose its action.
Such drugs can also worsen bronchospasm in asthma.
Aminophylline, theophylline and similar xanthine medicines.
Guanethidine, reserpine and methyldopa.
Tricyclic antidepressants.
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors.
Give your doctor a complete list of your medicines.
Mention any heart or blood pressure tablet by name.
Check before starting any new medicine.
Emergency Warning Signs – Seek Urgent Medical Help Call for emergency help if you have:
Breathing that suddenly becomes much worse.
Wheezing that worsens straight after a dose.
Severe chest tightness or chest pain.
A very fast or very irregular heartbeat.
Difficulty speaking in full sentences.
Blue lips or fingertips.
Swelling of the face, lips or throat, or a widespread rash.
Collapse or fainting.
You need the medicine more often than usual.
It gives less relief than before.
You have marked muscle weakness or cramps.
You feel persistent palpitations.
Why Choose Asthalin 2 mg Tablet? Benefits when clinically appropriate:
It suits people who cannot use an inhaler device.
It is very inexpensive, at well under a rupee per tablet.
It comes in strips of 30 and 45 tablets.
The 2 mg strength allows lower and paediatric doses.
Salbutamol is a long-established bronchodilator.
Cipla is a large, established Indian manufacturer.
Honest balance for the buyer:
Inhalers deliver the drug to the airways with fewer body-wide effects.
Tablets cause more tremor, palpitations and cramps.
It relieves symptoms but does not treat airway inflammation.
It must not usually be combined with beta-blockers.
Increasing need for it signals worsening asthma.
It is not recommended for children under 2 years.
Storage Instructions Store in a cool, dry place.
Protect from direct sunlight and moisture.
Keep tablets in the strip until use.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Check the expiry date before use.
Follow the storage statement on the pack.
Return unused tablets to a pharmacy take-back scheme.
Sanjay Gangani
B.Pharm, CMO & Pharmacist
Licensed pharmacist (B.Pharm) with 12+ years in clinical pharmacy and patient care. Reviews every article for evidence-based accuracy before it is published on ACTIZA Store.
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