Salbutamol (albuterol) around the world
Salbutamol is a short-acting beta-2 agonist sold as ProAir HFA in the United States and Ventolin in the UK. Below is its brand name in each of 9 countries.
Salbutamol opens the airways within minutes and is the standard reliever inhaler for asthma and COPD. The US calls it albuterol.
Medically reviewed by Javeria Muneer, Pharmacist · Last reviewed:
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Same active ingredient does not always mean the same strength, salt or release form. Check the pack and ask a local pharmacist.
Questions about salbutamol abroad
What is Salbutamol called in the United States?
In the United States, salbutamol is sold as ProAir HFA, Ventolin HFA, and the ingredient is called albuterol.
What is Salbutamol called in the UK?
In the United Kingdom, salbutamol is sold as Ventolin.
What is the Salbutamol brand in Pakistan?
In Pakistan, salbutamol is sold as Ventolin.
What is Salbutamol called in India?
In India, salbutamol is sold as Asthalin.
Is Salbutamol the same in every country?
The active ingredient salbutamol (ATC R03AC02) is the same, but strength, salt, release form and inactive ingredients can differ between brands and countries. Check the pack and ask a local pharmacist.
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Brand names are checked against each country's medicines regulator. Brands marked "Pending verification" have not been checked yet.
