Ventolin Syrup

Ventolin Syrup contains Salbutamol (as sulfate, active ingredient) and is presented as a syrup. It is supplied in pack sizes of 100ml and 120ml.

It is classified as a non-prescription medicine, so no prescription is needed to order it. Under Malaysian rules for medicine information, this page carries product, safety and handling information only.

You can consult a doctor or pharmacist online on DoctorOnCall about this product before or after you order. Every order is checked by a registered pharmacist before it is delivered. Always read the label and the leaflet supplied with the pack.

Ventolin Syrup should only be given according to a doctor’s prescription and dosing instructions, using an accurate oral measuring device such as a dosing syringe or measuring cup rather than a regular household spoon, to ensure the correct amount is given, particularly in children. The syrup can generally be taken with or without food, and doses should be spaced as advised by the prescribing doctor.

Dosing is individualised by the doctor based primarily on the patient’s age and body weight, and is generally given two to three times daily; doctor-guided dosing is especially important in children, where too high a dose can increase the risk of side effects such as tremor and a fast heartbeat. The dose and frequency should never be increased beyond what is prescribed, even if symptoms do not seem to fully resolve, without checking with the doctor first.

Ventolin Syrup is typically valid for up to 24 to 36 months from the date of manufacture when unopened and stored correctly; once opened, it is generally advisable to use the syrup within the period stated on the packaging or as advised by the pharmacist, and the expiry date printed on the bottle and carton should always be checked.

Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, and keep the bottle tightly closed after each use. Keep out of reach and sight of children despite this being a paediatric-friendly formulation, and discard any syrup that is discoloured, has changed in consistency, or is past its expiry date.

• Known hypersensitivity to salbutamol or any ingredient in the syrup
• Use with caution in patients with hyperthyroidism, uncontrolled heart rhythm problems, or severe heart disease
• Use with caution in patients with poorly controlled diabetes, as salbutamol can affect blood glucose
• Should be used carefully in patients with a history of seizures
• Not a substitute for a prescribed inhaled corticosteroid or other maintenance asthma therapy

• Other bronchodilator medicines may increase the risk of side effects such as tremor and rapid heartbeat when combined
• Beta-blocker medicines can reduce the bronchodilating effect of salbutamol and may worsen bronchospasm
• Diuretics and corticosteroids may increase the risk of low blood potassium when used together with salbutamol
• Certain antidepressants (MAOIs and tricyclics) may increase the risk of cardiovascular side effects when combined with salbutamol
• Digoxin levels may be affected, requiring closer monitoring in patients on both medicines

• Always measure the dose with an accurate oral syringe or measuring cup, never a household spoon, especially for children.
• Give the syrup at the times advised by the doctor, spacing doses evenly through the day.
• Do not increase the dose or frequency on your own even if symptoms seem to persist — contact the doctor instead.
• Watch for side effects such as tremor, a fast heartbeat, or restlessness, particularly in young children, and report them to the doctor.
• Keep taking any other prescribed asthma medicines (such as inhaled corticosteroids) as directed — Ventolin Syrup relieves symptoms but does not replace maintenance therapy.
• Seek urgent medical help if breathing does not improve, or worsens, after a dose, as this may signal a serious asthma attack.
• Keep the bottle tightly closed and stored below 30°C, away from direct sunlight.
• Keep out of reach of children even though it is a paediatric-friendly formulation.

Ventolin Syrup is a prescription-only bronchodilator in Malaysia, and DoctorOnCall requires an online medical consultation so a doctor can confirm the correct dose, especially for children, and ensure it is being used as part of an appropriate overall asthma management plan. Parents and caregivers should seek urgent medical attention if a child’s breathing does not improve, or worsens, despite using the prescribed dose, as this may indicate a more serious asthma attack requiring immediate care.