Allen & Hanburys Ltd

Stockley Park West, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB11 1BT
Telephone: +44 (0)800 221 441
Fax: +44 (0)208 990 4328
Medical Information e-mail: customercontactuk@gsk.com

Summary of Product Characteristics last updated on the eMC: 03/01/2012
SPC Ventolin Injection 500mcg

When a pharmaceutical company changes an SPC or PIL, a new version is published on the eMC. For each version, we show the dates it was published on the eMC and the reasons for change.

Updated on 03/01/2012 and displayed until Current
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • Change to section 4.1 - Therapeutic indications
  • Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
  • Change to section 10 date of revision of the text
Date of revision of text on the SPC:   13-Dec-2011
Legal Category:   POM
Black Triangle (CHM):   NO

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We are now stating that “Ventolin Injection is indicated in adults and adolescents”.

 

We are now stating that “Ventolin Infusion is indicated in adults and adolescents”

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New wording added on Paediatric Population

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Updated on 11/08/2009 and displayed until 03/01/2012
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • Change to section 4.9 - Overdose
Date of revision of text on the SPC:   31-Jul-2009
Legal Category:   POM
Black Triangle (CHM):   NO

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Section 4.9 - The preferred antidote for overdosage with salbutamol is a cardioselective -blocking agent, but -blocking drugs should be used with caution in patients with a history of bronchospasm.
The most common signs and symptoms of overdose with salbutamol are transient beta agonist pharmacologically mediated events, including tachycardia, tremor, hyperactivity and metabolic effects including hypokalaemia and lactic acidosis (see sections 4.4 and 4.8).

Nausea, vomiting and hyperglycaemia have been reported, predominantly in children and when salbutamol overdose has been taken via the oral route.

Consideration should be given to discontinuation of treatment and appropriate symptomatic therapy such as cardio-selective beta-blocking agents in patients presenting with cardiac symptoms (e.g. tachycardia, palpitations). Beta-blocking drugs should be used with caution in patients with a history of bronchospasm.

Updated on 09/03/2009 and displayed until 11/08/2009
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • Change to section 4.9 - Overdose
Date of revision of text on the SPC:   15-Aug-2008
Legal Category:   POM
Black Triangle (CHM):   NO

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Section 4.9

The preferred antidote to overdosage with salbutamol is a cardioselective -blocking agent, but -blocking drugs should be used with caution in patients with a history of bronchospasm.

Hypokalaemia may occur following overdose with salbutamol. Serum potassium levels should be monitored.

Updated on 24/09/2008 and displayed until 09/03/2009
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
  • Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable Effects
  • Change to section 4.9 - Overdose
  • Change to section 7 - Marketing Authorisation Holder
  • Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for Use
  • Change to section 10 date of revision of the text
Date of revision of text on the SPC:   15-Aug-2008
Legal Category:   POM
Black Triangle (CHM):   NO

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Section 4.2 - whole section

Section 4.4 - whole section

Section 4.8 - whole section

Section 4.9 - whole section

Section 7 - trading as Allen & Hanburys

Section 10 - 15 August 2008
Updated on 06/08/2007 and displayed until 24/09/2008
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for Use
  • Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable Effects
Date of revision of text on the SPC:   06/2007
Legal Category:   POM
Black Triangle (CHM):   NO

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Sections 4.4 and 4.8

to include additional wording regarding myocardial ischaemia

Updated on 18/05/2004 and displayed until 06/08/2007
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • Improved Electronic Presentation
Updated on 17/05/2004 and displayed until 18/05/2004
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • Change to section 4.2 - Posology and Method of Administration
Updated on 19/11/2003 and displayed until 17/05/2004
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • Improved Electronic Presentation
Updated on 17/11/2003 and displayed until 19/11/2003
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • Change to section 4.2 - Posology and Method of Administration
  • Change to section 6. 4 - Special Precautions for Storage
  • Change to section 10 (date of (partial) revision of the text
Updated on 10/08/2001 and displayed until 17/11/2003
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • No reasons supplied
Updated on 18/10/2000 and displayed until 10/08/2001
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • No reasons supplied

Active Ingredients/Generics

 
   salbutamol sulphate