Albuterol 90 MCG Inhaler — Generic For Ventolin — Prasco Pharma

Medication Summary

Medication Summary: This section summarizes DailyMed drug label information to make the label easier to understand. It is not a substitute for the official label, pharmacist counseling, prescriber instructions, or medical advice.

Overview

Albuterol Sulfate HFA is an inhaled medicine used to treat or prevent bronchospasm in adults and children 4 years and older with reversible obstructive airway disease. It is also indicated to help prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm in adults and children 4 years and older.

This medicine is for oral inhalation only. The label says the usual dose for bronchospasm is 2 inhalations every 4 to 6 hours, and for some patients 1 inhalation every 4 hours may be sufficient. For prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm, the dose is 2 inhalations 15 to 30 minutes before exercise.

The inhaler should be primed before first use, if it has not been used for more than 2 weeks, or if it has been dropped. The label also says to wash the actuator with warm water and let it air-dry completely at least once a week.

Storage Information

STORAGE AND HANDLING Albuterol Sulfate HFA Inhalation Aerosol is supplied in the following box of 1 as a pressurized aluminum canister fitted with a counter and supplied with a blue plastic actuator with a blue cap: NDC 66993-019-68     18-g canister containing 200 actuations Each inhaler is packaged with a Patient Information leaflet. Storage Store at room temperature between 68°F and 77°F (20°C and 25°C); excursions permitted from 59°F to 86°F (15°C to 30°C) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. store Albuterol Sulfate HFA? •Store Albuterol Sulfate HFA at room temperature between 68°F and 77°F (20°C and 25°C) with the mouthpiece down. protective cap on the mouthpiece and then put the canister in the plastic actuator and make sure it fits firmly.

Key Counseling Points

• Use this medicine only by oral inhalation.
• Follow the labeled dosing instructions for your prescribed use.
• For bronchospasm, the label says 2 inhalations every 4 to 6 hours; some patients may use 1 inhalation every 4 hours.
• For prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm, use 2 inhalations 15 to 30 minutes before exercise.
• Prime the inhaler before first use, after more than 2 weeks of nonuse, or if it has been dropped.
• To prime, release 4 sprays into the air away from the face and shake well before each spray.
• Avoid spraying the medicine in the eyes.
• Wash the actuator with warm water at least once a week and let it air-dry completely.
• Do not exceed the recommended dose.
• The label says more doses than usual may be a sign that asthma is worsening and needs reevaluation.

Helpful Patient Education

Albuterol Sulfate HFA is an inhaled albuterol medicine used for treatment or prevention of bronchospasm and for prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm in adults and children 4 years and older. It is a metered-dose inhalation aerosol supplied in a blue plastic inhaler with a counter.

Product labeling includes instructions for priming before first use or after a period of nonuse, weekly cleaning of the actuator, and dose limits for oral inhalation use. Common adverse reactions listed on the label include throat irritation, viral respiratory infections, upper respiratory inflammation, cough, and musculoskeletal pain.

Medication Summary last generated: 2026-07-05 11:36:06