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How to Take Pirbuterol Acetate and it's Dose

Written by - Anushta Chandrapalan, M.Sc

Medically Checked by - S. Hemamalini, B. Pharm

Last Updated on August 11, 2022

It comes as an aerosol for oral inhalation.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

The usual dose for adults and children 12 years and older is two inhalations (400 mcg) repeated every 4-6 hours.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Pirbuterol Acetate

This medication is a bronchodilator, prescribed for asthma.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Pirbuterol Acetate

International :

Maxair Autohaler

Last Updated on August 11, 2022

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