Albuterol instructions for administration

Instructions for administration
Usual dosage Dosage adjustment Elderly patients/those sensitive to beta-adrenergic stimulators

Usual dosage
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 * The usual starting dosage for adults and children 12 years and older is 2 or 4 mg three or four times a day.
 * The usual starting dosage for children 6 to 12 years of age is 2 mg three or four times a day.
 * The total daily dose should not exceed 32 mg in adults and children 12 years and older.

Dosage adjustment

 * For adults and children 12 years and older, a dosage above 4 mg four times a day should be used only when the patient fails to respond. If a favorable response does not occur with the 4 mg initial dosage, it should be cautiously increased stepwise up to a maximum of 8 mg four times a day as tolerated.
 * For children from 6 to 12 years of age who fail to respond to the initial starting dosage of 2 mg four times a day, the dosage may be cautiously increased stepwise, but not to exceed 24 mg/day (given in divided doses). Return to top

Elderly patients/those sensitive to beta-adrenergic stimulators
An initial dosage of 2 mg three or four times a day is recommended for elderly patients and for those with a history of unusual sensitivity to beta-adrenergic stimulators. If adequate bronchodilation is not obtained, dosage may be increased gradually to as much as 8 mg three or four times a day. Return to top