What is Asthalin called in the United States?
Asthalin contains salbutamol. In the United States the same medicine is sold as ProAir HFA or Ventolin HFA, where the ingredient is called albuterol.
Medically reviewed by Javeria Muneer, Pharmacist · Last reviewed:
| Brand | Country | Active ingredient | Common strengths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asthalin Pending verification | India | salbutamol R03AC02 | 100 mcg inhaler, 2 mg tablet |
| ProAir HFA Pending verification | United States | salbutamol R03AC02 | 100 mcg inhaler, 2 mg tablet |
| Ventolin HFA Pending verification | United States | salbutamol R03AC02 | 100 mcg inhaler, 2 mg tablet |
Same active ingredient does not always mean the same strength, salt or release form. Check the pack and ask a local pharmacist.
Questions
What is Asthalin called in the United States?
Asthalin contains salbutamol. In the United States the same medicine is sold as ProAir HFA or Ventolin HFA, where the ingredient is called albuterol.
Is ProAir HFA exactly the same as Asthalin?
Both contain salbutamol (ATC R03AC02). Strength, salt, release form and inactive ingredients can differ, so compare the packs and ask a pharmacist.
What strengths of salbutamol are common in the United States?
Common forms include 100 mcg inhaler, 2 mg tablet. Check the label, because local packs may differ from the one you have.
