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Levalbuterol Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 11, 2023.

Applies to the following strengths: 0.31 mg/3 mL; 0.63 mg/3 mL; 1.25 mg/0.5 mL; 1.25 mg/3 mL; 45 mcg/inh

Usual Adult Dose for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Inhalation Aerosol:


Inhalation Solution:

Comments:

Uses: Treatment or prevention of bronchospasm in patients with reversible obstructive airway disease; asthma

Usual Adult Dose for Asthma

Inhalation Aerosol:


Inhalation Solution:

Comments:

Uses: Treatment or prevention of bronchospasm in patients with reversible obstructive airway disease; asthma

Usual Pediatric Dose for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Inhalation Aerosol:
Less than 4 years: Not approved
4 years or older:


Inhalation Solution:
Less than 6 years old: Not approved
6 to 11 years:
12 years or older:

Comments:

Uses: Treatment or prevention of bronchospasm in patients with reversible obstructive airway disease; asthma

Usual Pediatric Dose for Asthma

Inhalation Aerosol:
Less than 4 years: Not approved
4 years or older:


Inhalation Solution:
Less than 6 years old: Not approved
6 to 11 years:
12 years or older:

Comments:

Uses: Treatment or prevention of bronchospasm in patients with reversible obstructive airway disease; asthma

Renal Dose Adjustments

Use with caution.

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Dose Adjustments

Precautions

Inhalation Aerosol: Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 4 years.

Inhalation Solution: Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 6 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration advice:

Inhalation Solution:
Inhalation Aerosol:

General: This drug is not a substitute for corticosteroids and may not be adequate to control asthma; consider adding a corticosteroid to the treatment with this drug.

Monitoring:

Patient advice:

Further information

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