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Saltol Plus, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Liquid. The alternative uses of Saltol Plus have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Saltol Plus depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Saltol Plus are Throat Irritation, Constipation, Heartburn. While these are the most often observed Saltol Plus side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Saltol Plus are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Saltol Plus is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Saltol Plus related warnings talks about Saltol Plus's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Saltol Plus can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Saltol Plus in conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Asthma, Smoking Addiction. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Saltol Plus contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Saltol Plus with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Saltol Plus, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Saltol Plus is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Saltol Plus safe for pregnant women?
Saltol Plus may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Saltol Plus again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Saltol Plus safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Saltol Plus. Immediately discontinue Saltol Plus if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Saltol Plus on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Saltol Plus on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Saltol Plus on the Liver?
Saltol Plus is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Saltol Plus on the Heart?
Using Saltol Plus does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Saltol Plus should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Saltol Plus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Saltol Plus habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Saltol Plus.
Interaction between Food and Saltol Plus
Taking Saltol Plus with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Saltol Plus
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Saltol Plus with alcohol.
Yes, Saltol Plus affects the blood pressure and can cause low blood pressure (hypotension) but this occurs only in a few cases who are taking more than recommended doses.
No, Saltol Plus does not contains steroids. It contains salbutamol which belongs to the class of drugs called selective beta-2-adrenoreceptor agonists (bronchodilators). It is used to provide relief from bronchospasm mainly in asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Tablet can be taken with or without food. Inhalers to be taken preferably on empty stomach to avoid delayed absorption and infections. For children more than 4 years of age and adults, two inhalations repeated every 4 to 6 hours is recommended or as advised by your doctor. Precautions must be taken in patients with hypertension, hyperthyroidism, and diabetes mellitus.
Take Saltol Plus as long as you do not get complete symptomatic relief. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Saltol Plus is a brand name of salbutamol. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs called selective beta-2-adrenoreceptor agonists (bronchodilators). It is available in forms of tablets, suspensions, and inhalers. It is mainly used to provide relief from bronchospasm in asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Patients with long-term respiratory infections are also prescribed Saltol Plus to get instant relief from breathing difficulties.
This medicine data has been created by -
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