Pirbuterol Dosage

Usual Adult Dose for Asthma - Acute

2 puffs (0.4 mg) orally repeated every 4 to 6 hours. One puff (0.2 mg) repeated every 4 to 6 hours may be sufficient for some patients. A total daily dose of 12 inhalations should not be exceeded.

Usual Adult Dose for Asthma - Maintenance

2 puffs (0.4 mg) orally repeated every 4 to 6 hours. One puff (0.2 mg) repeated every 4 to 6 hours may be sufficient for some patients. A total daily dose of 12 inhalations should not be exceeded.

Usual Adult Dose for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Acute

2 puffs (0.4 mg) orally repeated every 4 to 6 hours. One puff (0.2 mg) repeated every 4 to 6 hours may be sufficient for some patients. A total daily dose of 12 inhalations should not be exceeded.

Usual Adult Dose for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Maintenance

2 puffs (0.4 mg) orally repeated every 4 to 6 hours. One puff (0.2 mg) repeated every 4 to 6 hours may be sufficient for some patients. A total daily dose of 12 inhalations should not be exceeded.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Asthma - Acute

>=12 years:

2 puffs (0.4 mg) orally repeated every 4 to 6 hours. One puff (0.2 mg) repeated every 4 to 6 hours may be sufficient for some patients. A total daily dose of 12 inhalations should not be exceeded.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Asthma - Maintenance

>=12 years:

2 puffs (0.4 mg) orally repeated every 4 to 6 hours. One puff (0.2 mg) repeated every 4 to 6 hours may be sufficient for some patients. A total daily dose of 12 inhalations should not be exceeded.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Acute

>=12 years:

2 puffs (0.4 mg) orally repeated every 4 to 6 hours. One puff (0.2 mg) repeated every 4 to 6 hours may be sufficient for some patients. A total daily dose of 12 inhalations should not be exceeded.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Maintenance

>=12 years:

2 puffs (0.4 mg) orally repeated every 4 to 6 hours. One puff (0.2 mg) repeated every 4 to 6 hours may be sufficient for some patients. A total daily dose of 12 inhalations should not be exceeded.

Renal Dose Adjustments

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Liver Dose Adjustments

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Precautions

If a previously effective dosage regimen fails to provide the usual relief, medical advice should be sought immediately as this is often a sign of seriously worsening asthma which would require reassessment of therapy.

Dialysis

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Other Comments

It is recommended to prime (test) the inhaler before using for the first time and when the inhaler has not been used for more than 2 weeks. Prime by releasing three "test sprays" into the air away from yourself and other people.

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