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Drug Label Highlights
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VENTOLIN HFA (albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol), for oral inhalation use
Initial U.S. Approval: 1981
Indications And Usage
VENTOLIN HFA is a beta2-adrenergic agonist indicated for:
Dosage And Administration
Dosage Forms And Strengths
Inhalation aerosol: 108 mcg albuterol sulfate (90 mcg albuterol base) per actuation. (3)
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any ingredient. (4)
Warnings And Precautions
- Life-threatening paradoxical bronchospasm may occur. Discontinue VENTOLIN HFA immediately and institute alternative therapy. (5.1)
- Need for more doses of VENTOLIN HFA than usual may be a sign of deterioration of asthma and requires reevaluation of treatment. (5.2)
- VENTOLIN HFA is not a substitute for corticosteroids. (5.3)
- Cardiovascular effects may occur. Use with caution in patients sensitive to sympathomimetic drugs and patients with cardiovascular or convulsive disorders. (5.4, 5.7)
- Excessive use may be fatal. Do not exceed recommended dose. (5.5)
- Immediate hypersensitivity reactions may occur. Discontinue VENTOLIN HFA immediately. (5.6)
- Hypokalemia and changes in blood glucose may occur. (5.7, 5.8)
- Life-threatening paradoxical bronchospasm may occur. Discontinue VENTOLIN HFA immediately and institute alternative therapy. (5.1)
- Need for more doses of VENTOLIN HFA than usual may be a sign of deterioration of asthma and requires reevaluation of treatment. (5.2)
- VENTOLIN HFA is not a substitute for corticosteroids. (5.3)
- Cardiovascular effects may occur. Use with caution in patients sensitive to sympathomimetic drugs and patients with cardiovascular or convulsive disorders. (5.4, 5.7)
- Excessive use may be fatal. Do not exceed recommended dose. (5.5)
- Immediate hypersensitivity reactions may occur. Discontinue VENTOLIN HFA immediately. (5.6)
- Hypokalemia and changes in blood glucose may occur. (5.7, 5.8)
Adverse Reactions
Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥3%) are throat irritation, viral respiratory infections, upper respiratory inflammation, cough, and musculoskeletal pain. (6.1)
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact GlaxoSmithKline at 1-888-825-5249 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Drug Interactions
See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION and FDA-approved patient labeling.
Revised: 4/2024
DailyMed highlights last updated: 2026-06-24 22:03:48









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