Written byDr. Adeline Carol PetersBachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) — Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)
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Overview
Ventolin 2.5 mg/2.5ml Nebules is supplied as a healthcare product, with Salbutamol Sulfate 2.5mg/2.5ml. It is supplied in pack sizes of 20s and 5s.
No prescription is required for this product, as it is a non-prescription medicine. This page is limited to product, safety and handling information.
If you would like guidance before buying, you can speak to a doctor or pharmacist through an online consultation on DoctorOnCall. Orders are dispensed by a registered pharmacist and delivered to your address.
Directions for Use
Use Ventolin Nebules only with a suitable nebuliser device as directed by your doctor or respiratory therapist, opening one nebule immediately before use and emptying its entire contents into the nebuliser chamber, diluting with saline if instructed. Breathe the mist in through a mouthpiece or face mask until the solution is fully nebulised, and do not mix Ventolin Nebules with other medications in the nebuliser chamber unless specifically advised by your doctor.
Dosage
The typical adult and adolescent dose is 2.5mg to 5mg (one to two nebules) given via nebuliser, repeated up to 4 times a day as directed by the prescribing doctor. Dosing for children and for acute severe attacks should only be determined by a doctor, and this medicine requires a valid prescription obtained through an online consultation via DoctorOnCall before it can be dispensed.
Shelf Life
Ventolin 2.5 mg/2.5ml Nebules typically have a shelf life of around 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored correctly and unopened; always check the expiry date printed on the packaging and individual nebule before use, and protect nebules from light by keeping them in their foil pouch until required.
Storage Instructions
Store below 30°C, protected from light, and do not refrigerate or freeze. Keep unopened nebules in their protective foil pouch until ready for use, and keep out of reach of children.
Side Effects
Shakiness or tremors
Headache
Increased heart rate
Nervousness or restlessness
Muscle cramps
Dry mouth or throat irritation
Contraindications
Known allergy or hypersensitivity to salbutamol or any component of the formulation
Use with caution in patients with a history of severe heart disease, arrhythmias, or uncontrolled hyperthyroidism
Caution in patients with poorly controlled diabetes, as salbutamol can affect blood glucose levels
Not to be used as a substitute for regular preventer/controller asthma medication
Requires prompt medical review if breathing difficulty does not improve after nebulisation
Drug / Food Interactions
May interact with other bronchodilators or beta-agonist medications, increasing the risk of side effects such as tremor and palpitations
Beta-blocker medications (used for heart conditions or blood pressure) may reduce the effectiveness of salbutamol and should be used with caution
Concurrent use with diuretics may increase the risk of low blood potassium levels
Caution when combined with certain antidepressants (MAOIs or tricyclics), which may increase cardiovascular effects
Inform your doctor of all current medications before starting nebuliser therapy
Quick Tips
Always complete an online doctor consultation via DoctorOnCall before starting nebuliser treatment
Ensure the nebuliser device is clean and functioning correctly before each use
Seek urgent medical attention if symptoms do not improve after nebulisation or if breathing difficulty worsens
Do not exceed the frequency or dose prescribed by your doctor
Keep regular follow-up appointments to monitor asthma or COPD control and adjust treatment as needed
Sterile aqueous solution excipients for nebulisation
Safety Advice
Pregnancy
Safe If Prescribed
This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if prescribed by a doctor after careful evaluation.
Breastfeeding
Generally Safe
This medicine is generally safe during breastfeeding with minimal risk to the infant.
Kidney
Generally Safe
Generally safe, but caution may be required in some patients.
Liver
Generally Safe
Generally safe, but caution may be required in some patients.
Alcohol
Use With Care
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with this medicine.
Driving
Use With Care
Use caution while driving until you know how this medicine affects you.
Relevant Information
Ventolin 2.5 mg/2.5ml Nebules are intended for relief of acute breathing difficulty and are typically used alongside, not in place of, a doctor-prescribed long-term asthma or COPD management plan that may include preventer inhalers. Patients relying on frequent nebuliser use should seek prompt medical review, as this may indicate that their underlying condition is not adequately controlled.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Ventolin 2.5 mg/2.5ml Nebules is a non-prescription product and can be ordered without a prescription. It is still dispensed by a registered pharmacist on DoctorOnCall.
Ventolin 2.5 mg/2.5ml Nebules is a healthcare product containing Salbutamol Sulfate 2.5mg/2.5ml. The full ingredient list is shown in the Composition or Ingredients section on this page and on the product packaging.
It is supplied in pack sizes of 20s and 5s. Choose the pack size you need from the options shown on this page before adding the item to your cart.
This page is limited to product, safety and handling information in line with Malaysian rules on medicine information. If you want advice on whether this product suits you, book an online consultation with a doctor or pharmacist on DoctorOnCall.
Follow the instructions printed on the label and in the leaflet supplied with the pack, and do not exceed the stated amount or duration. Handling steps are set out in the Directions for Use section on this page.
Yes. DoctorOnCall offers online consultations with licensed doctors and registered pharmacists, so you can ask about this product, your existing medicines, or anything on the label before you place an order.
Store below 30°C, protected from light, and do not refrigerate or freeze. Keep unopened nebules in their protective foil pouch until ready for use, and keep out of reach of children. Keep it in its original pack and do not use it after the expiry date printed on the packaging.
Stop using the product and speak to a doctor or pharmacist about any reaction that concerns you. Seek medical care immediately for signs of a severe reaction such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips or throat, or a widespread rash. Reported reactions are listed in the Side Effects section on this page.
Within Malaysia, standard delivery takes 3 to 5 working days. Same-day delivery is available in the Klang Valley for orders placed before 12pm; orders placed after 12pm arrive by the end of the next day.
Orders to Singapore are sent as international deliveries and take 5 to 9 working days. A lump-sum shipping and handling fee applies to every overseas delivery and is shown at checkout.
Customers in Malaysia can pay by FPX online banking, credit or debit card (Visa and Mastercard), and supported e-wallets including Touch ‘n Go eWallet, GrabPay and ShopeePay.
FPX and local e-wallets are tied to Malaysian bank and wallet accounts, so if your delivery address is in Singapore, use the payment options displayed at checkout for that address rather than assuming the same list applies.
Yes. DoctorOnCall ships to Singapore as an international order dispatched from Malaysia, arriving in 5 to 9 working days with a lump-sum shipping and handling fee.
Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) allows personal imports of up to three months’ supply of a medicine for your own use or an immediate family member’s, as long as it contains no controlled drugs, psychotropic substances or prohibited items. Keep the product in its original labelled packaging and keep a copy of your prescription or doctor’s letter with it. Quantities above three months’ supply, and medicines containing controlled substances, require prior HSA approval.
Products listed on DoctorOnCall are registered with Malaysia’s Ministry of Health for supply in Malaysia, and each pack carries its MAL registration number.
An order delivered to Singapore arrives as a personal import of a Malaysia-registered product; HSA product registration is not required for personal-use quantities, but it is also not the same as a product registered for sale in Singapore. If you need a locally registered Singapore product, buy it from a pharmacy in Singapore.
DoctorOnCall’s customer care team handles order, delivery and product queries through the contact channels on the site, including WhatsApp and the online help centre.
For deliveries to Singapore, allow more time before chasing an order than you would for a local Malaysian delivery, as the parcel passes through customs clearance and tracking updates can appear later in the journey.
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Important Medical Information
💊 Recommended Dosage:
The typical adult and adolescent dose is 2.5mg to 5mg (one to two nebules) given via nebuliser, repeated up to 4 times a day as directed by the prescribing doctor. Dosing for children and for acute severe attacks should only be determined by a doctor, and this medicine requires a valid prescription obtained through an online consultation via DoctorOnCall before it can be dispensed.
🛑 Contraindications (Do not use if):
Known allergy or hypersensitivity to salbutamol or any component of the formulation
Use with caution in patients with a history of severe heart disease, arrhythmias, or uncontrolled hyperthyroidism
Caution in patients with poorly controlled diabetes, as salbutamol can affect blood glucose levels
Not to be used as a substitute for regular preventer/controller asthma medication
Requires prompt medical review if breathing difficulty does not improve after nebulisation
If you are unsure, please chat with us or consult your doctor.
⚠️ Common Side Effects:
Shakiness or tremors
Headache
Increased heart rate
Nervousness or restlessness
Muscle cramps
Dry mouth or throat irritation
Stop taking this medication immediately and consult your doctor if you experience severe allergic reactions or side effects.
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