VENTOLIN HFA is an albuterol inhaler with a built-in dose counter that tells you how many sprays of medicine you have remaining and is available in 2 sizes (200 sprays or 60 sprays).

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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  • What is VENTOLIN HFA?

    VENTOLIN HFA is a prescription inhaled medicine used in people aged 4 years and older to:

    • treat or prevent bronchospasm in people who have reversible obstructive airway disease
    • prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm

    It is not known if VENTOLIN HFA is safe and effective in children younger than 4 years of age.

  • Who should not use VENTOLIN HFA?

    Do not use VENTOLIN HFA if you are allergic to albuterol sulfate or any of the ingredients in VENTOLIN HFA. See the full Patient Information Leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in VENTOLIN HFA.

  • What should I tell my healthcare provider before using VENTOLIN HFA?

    Tell your healthcare provider about all of your health conditions, including if you:

    • have heart problems.
    • have high blood pressure.
    • have seizures.
    • have thyroid problems.
    • have diabetes.
    • have low potassium levels in your blood.
    • are allergic to any of the ingredients in VENTOLIN HFA or any other medicines. See the full Patient Information Leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in VENTOLIN HFA.
    • have any other medical conditions.
    • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if VENTOLIN HFA may harm your unborn baby.
      • Pregnancy Registry. There is a pregnancy registry for women with asthma who receive asthma medications, including VENTOLIN HFA, while pregnant. The purpose of the registry is to collect information about the health of you and your baby. You can talk to your healthcare provider about how to take part in this registry or you can get more information and register by calling 1-877-311-8972 or go to https://mothertobaby.org/ongoing-study/asthma
    • are breastfeeding. It is not known if the medicine in VENTOLIN HFA passes into your milk and if it can harm your baby.

    Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. VENTOLIN HFA and certain other medicines may interact with each other. This may cause serious side effects.

    Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take:

    • other inhaled medicines or asthma medicines
    • beta-blocker medicines
    • diuretics
    • digoxin
    • monoamine oxidase inhibitors
    • tricyclic antidepressants

    Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for a list of these medicines if you are not sure.

    Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.

  • How should I use VENTOLIN HFA?

    Read the step-by-step instructions for using VENTOLIN HFA in the Patient Information Leaflet.

    • Do not use VENTOLIN HFA unless your healthcare provider has taught you how to use the inhaler and you understand how to use it correctly.
    • Children should use VENTOLIN HFA with an adult’s help, as instructed by the child’s healthcare provider.
    • Use VENTOLIN HFA exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to use it. Do not use VENTOLIN HFA more often than prescribed.
    • Do not increase your dose or take extra doses of VENTOLIN HFA without first talking to your healthcare provider.
    • Each dose of VENTOLIN HFA should last up to 4 hours to 6 hours.
    • Get medical help right away if VENTOLIN HFA no longer helps your symptoms.
    • Get medical help right away if your symptoms get worse or if you need to use your inhaler more often.
    • While you are using VENTOLIN HFA, use other inhaled medicines and asthma medicines only as directed by your healthcare provider.
    • Call your healthcare provider if your asthma symptoms like wheezing and trouble breathing become worse over a few hours or days. Your healthcare provider may need to give you another medicine to treat your symptoms.

  • What are the possible side effects of VENTOLIN HFA?

    VENTOLIN HFA can cause serious side effects, including:

    • worsening trouble breathing, coughing, and wheezing (paradoxical bronchospasm). If this happens, stop using VENTOLIN HFA and call your healthcare provider or get emergency help right away. Paradoxical bronchospasm is more likely to happen with your first use of a new canister of medicine.
    • heart problems, including faster heart rate and higher blood pressure.
    • possible death in people with asthma who use too much VENTOLIN HFA.
    • serious allergic reactions. Call your healthcare provider or get emergency medical care if you get any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction:
      • rash
      • hives
      • swelling of your face, mouth, and tongue
      • breathing problems
    • changes in laboratory blood levels (sugar, potassium).

    Common side effects of VENTOLIN HFA include:

    • sore throat
    • upper respiratory tract infection, including viral infection
    • cough
    • muscle pain
    • your heart feels like it is pounding or racing (palpitations)
    • chest pain
    • fast heart rate
    • shakiness
    • nervousness
    • dizziness

    These are not all the possible side effects of VENTOLIN HFA. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information.

    Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

  • What is the dosage of VENTOLIN HFA?

    For the treatment or prevention of sudden asthma symptoms, the usual dosage for adults and children aged 4 years and older is 2 sprays repeated every 4 to 6 hours. In some patients, a dosage of 1 spray every 4 hours may be enough.

    For exercise-induced bronchospasm, or EIB, the usual dose for adults and children aged 4 years and older is 2 sprays taken 15 to 30 minutes before exercise.

  • Why is the dose counter for VENTOLIN HFA important?

    VENTOLIN HFA is an albuterol inhaler with a built-in dose counter. The VENTOLIN HFA inhaler has a dose counter that counts down each time a spray is released. At any given time, the dose counter shows how many sprays of albuterol are left in your inhaler. When the dose counter reads 020, you should refill your prescription or ask your doctor if you need another prescription.

  • How does the dose counter on VENTOLIN HFA work, and how do you read it?

    At any given time, the dose counter shows the number of sprays left in the canister. The dose counter will count down by 1 each time you spray the inhaler. The dose counter stops counting when it reaches 000. It will continue to show 000.

    The dose counter cannot be reset, and it is permanently attached to the metal canister.

    Do not try to change the numbers or take the counter off the metal canister.

  • When should I replace my VENTOLIN HFA?

    • When the counter reads 020, you should refill your prescription or ask your healthcare provider if you need another prescription for VENTOLIN HFA.
    • When the counter reads 000, throw the inhaler away. You should not keep using the inhaler when the counter reads 000 because you will not receive the right amount of medicine.
    • Do not use the inhaler after the expiration date, which is on the packaging it comes in.

  • Has there been a change to the cap on the VENTOLIN HFA actuator?

    • Yes, the inhaler cap has changed from an attached strap cap to a snap-on cap.
    • To remove the cap, squeeze the sides of the cap and pull out.
    • There may be a period of time in which both presentations are available and dispensed from pharmacies – both are acceptable products for use as long as within the product expiry printed on the GSK label and in accordance with the label instructions.
    • The Prescribing Information, Instructions for Use, and carton labels have been updated to reflect these changes.
    • The strap is not necessary to maintain the quality attributes of the inhaler.
    • The medicine is the same, and patients should continue to use it in accordance with the label instructions.

  • Has there been a change to the VENTOLIN HFA packaging?

    • Yes, this inhaler is no longer packaged in a foil overwrap.
    • There may be a period of time in which both presentations are available and dispensed from pharmacies – both are acceptable products for use as long as within the product expiry printed on the GSK label and in accordance with the label instructions.
    • The foil overwrap is not necessary to maintain the quality attributes of the inhaler.
    • Due to the removal of the foil, the product carton size is smaller.
    • The medicine is the same, and patients should continue to use it in accordance with the label instructions.