Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) summary
The
full CMI on the next page has more details. If you are worried about using this medicine,
speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
1. Why am I being given VENTOLIN OBSTETRIC INJECTION?
VENTOLIN OBSTETRIC INJECTION contains the active ingredient salbutamol sulfate. VENTOLIN
OBSTETRIC INJECTION is used to stop contractions of premature labour between weeks
24 and 33 of pregnancy.
2. What should I know before I am given VENTOLIN OBSTETRIC INJECTION?
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to salbutamol sulfate or any
of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines,
or have any other medical problem due to your pregnancy.
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
Some medicines may interfere with VENTOLIN OBSTETRIC INJECTION and affect how it works.
4. How is VENTOLIN OBSTETRIC INJECTION given?
VENTOLIN OBSTERIC INJECTION must only be given by a doctor or physician who is experienced
in giving tocolytic agents (which are used to treat premature labour).
5. What should I know when being given VENTOLIN OBSTETRIC INJECTION?
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Things you should do
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Remind any doctor you visit that you are using VENTOLIN OBSTETRIC INJECTION.
Tell your doctor if you are going to have surgery and tell your surgeon or anaesthetist
that you are using this medicine.
Discuss your pregnancy and breastfeeding with your doctor.
Discuss your asthma management with your doctor. It is important that asthma is managed
well during pregnancy, and you should not stop your asthma medication without asking
your doctor.
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Looking after your medicine
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VENTOLIN OBSTETRIC INJECTION will be given to you in a hospital or clinic and the
healthcare professionals will be responsible for its storage. It should be stored
below 30°C away from moisture, heat, or sunlight.
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6. Are there any side effects?
Less serious side effects which have been reported include 'shakiness' of muscles,
awareness of heartbeat, increased heartbeat, irregular heartbeat, anxious or tense
feeling, headache, increased blood flood to extremities, and high blood pressure.
Serious side effects include skin rash, angioedema (sudden swelling under the skin),
faint or dizzy feeling, 'warm' feeling, allergic reaction, fluid collecting in lungs,
reduction of blood flow to the heart, acidosis and affected blood sugar or potassium
levels. Your unborn child may have an increased heartbeat or low blood sugar or lack
of bowel movement. For more information, including what to do if you have any side
effects, see Section
6. Are there any side effects? in the full CMI.
Active ingredient:
salbutamol sulfate
Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)
This leaflet provides important information about being given VENTOLIN OBSTETRIC INJECTION.
You should also speak to your doctor if you would like further information or if you
have any concerns or questions about being given VENTOLIN OBSTETRIC INJECTION.
Where to find information in this leaflet:
1. Why am I being given VENTOLIN OBSTETRIC INJECTION?
VENTOLIN OBSTETRIC INJECTION contains the active ingredient salbutamol sulfate.
VENTOLIN OBSTETRIC INJECTION is used to
stop contractions of premature labour between weeks 24 and 33 of pregnancy.
VENTOLIN OBSTETRIC INJECTION relaxes the muscles in the uterus and stops contractions
due to labour during this stage of pregnancy.
VENTOLIN OBSTETRIC INJECTION may not be as effective if your 'waters break' or the
neck of the uterus has widened.
This medicine is not addictive.
2. What should I know before I am given VENTOLIN OBSTETRIC INJECTION?
Warnings
You should not receive VENTOLIN OBSTETRIC INJECTION if:
you are allergic to salbutamol sulfate, or any of the ingredients listed at the end
of this leaflet.
you are less than 24 weeks pregnant.
you have any problem where it would not be safe to prolong the pregnancy.
you have asthma.
you have high calcium levels.
you have a thyroid problem associated with pregnancy.
you had or are having treatment for high blood pressure, including high blood pressure
associated with pregnancy.
you have pre-existing heart disease or rapid heartbeats.
you have any bowel problems.
you have a kidney problem.
you have diabetes.
you have eye problems due to the condition known as glaucoma.
you have, or have had, bleeding from the vagina.
your ‘waters break’ – you have had a ‘show’ or fluid leaking from the vagina.
you are aware of any problem with your unborn child.
you are having more than one baby.
the expiry date printed on the pack has passed, or if the packaging is torn or shows
signs of tampering.
Always check the ingredients to make sure you can use this medicine.
Check with your doctor if you:
take any medicines for any other condition.
are allergic (hypersensitive) to foods, dyes, preservatives or any other medicines.
have had to stop taking this or any other asthma medicine for any reason.
have had to stop taking this or any other medicine for treating labour in pregnancy.
have been diagnosed with, or are being treated for, a thyroid problem.
have been diagnosed with, or are being treated for, heart problems.
have been diagnosed with, or are being treated for, a liver problem.
are aware of any condition that may cause low blood potassium.
you suffer from anxiety or panic attacks.
have any other medical condition due to your pregnancy.
During treatment, you may be at risk of developing certain side effects. It is important
you understand these risks and how to monitor for them. See additional information
under Section
6. Are there any side effects?
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, including any medicines, vitamins
or supplements that you buy without a prescription from your pharmacy, supermarket
or health food shop.
Some medicines may interfere with VENTOLIN OBSTETRIC INJECTION and affect how it works.
Check with your doctor if you are not sure about what medicines, vitamins or supplements
you are taking and if these affect VENTOLIN OBSTETRIC INJECTION.
4. How is VENTOLIN OBSTETRIC INJECTION given?
A doctor or nurse will give VENTOLIN OBSTETRIC INJECTION as an injection.
If you have any concerns about how this medicine is to be given, talk to your doctor.
How it is given
VENTOLIN OBSTETRIC INJECTION must only be given by a doctor or healthcare professional
who is experienced in giving tocolytic agents (which are used to treat premature labour).
The liquid in VENTOLIN OBSTETRIC INJECTION is diluted before use and is given by infusion
(sometimes called a 'drip') into a vein. Often a special pump is used to deliver
the medicine slowly into the vein.
Do not try to use VENTOLIN OBSTETRIC INJECTION on your own
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How long it is givenVENTOLIN OBSTETRIC INJECTION should not be given for more than
48 hours at a time.
If you are given too much VENTOLIN OBSTETRIC INJECTION (overdose)
If you think that you have been given too much VENTOLIN OBSTETRIC INJECTION, you may
need urgent medical attention.
Symptoms of an overdose may include:
increased heart rate.
significant muscle tremors.
increased rate of breathing due to increased acid in the blood.
You should immediately:
phone the Poisons Information Centre
(by calling
13 11 26 in Australia), or
contact your doctor, or
go to the Emergency Department at your nearest hospital.
You should do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.
5. What should I know while being given VENTOLIN OBSTETRIC INJECTION?
Things you must do
Remind any doctor you visit that you are being given VENTOLIN OBSTERIC INJECTION,
especially if you are about to be started on any new medicine.
If you are going to have surgery, tell the surgeon or anaesthetist that you are using
this medicine. It may affect other medicines used during the surgery.
Keep all of your doctor's appointments so that your progress can be checked.
Discuss your pregnancy and breastfeeding with your doctor.
Discuss your asthma management with your doctor. It is important that asthma is managed
well during pregnancy and you should not stop your asthma medication without asking
your doctor.
Things you should not do
Do not use VENTOLIN OBSTETRIC INJECTION to treat any other complaints unless your
doctor says to.
Looking after your medicine
VENTOLIN OBSTETRIC INJECTION will be given to you in a hospital or clinic and the
healthcare professionals will be responsible for its storage. It should be stored
below 30°C away from moisture, heat, or sunlight.
6. Are there any side effects?
All medicines can have side effects. If you do experience any side effects, most of
them are minor and temporary. However, some side effects may need medical attention.
Do not be alarmed by the following list of side effects. You may not experience any
of them.
See the information below and, if you need to, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you
have any further questions about side effects.
Less serious side effects
Serious side effects
Tell your doctor if you notice anything else that may be making you feel unwell.
Other side effects not listed in this document may occur in some people.
Reporting side effects
After you have received medical advice for any side effects you experience, you can
report side effects to the Therapeutic Goods Administration online at
www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems . By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of
this medicine.
Always make sure you speak to your doctor before you decide to stop taking any of
your medicines.
7. Product details
This medicine is only available with a doctor's prescription.
What VENTOLIN OBSTETRIC INJECTION contains
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Active ingredient
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salbutamol sulfate
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Other ingredients
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sodium chloride
water for injections
sulfuric acid
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You should not be given this medicine if you are allergic to any of these ingredients.
What VENTOLIN OBSTETRIC INJECTION looks like
VENTOLIN OBSTETRIC INJECTION liquid is either colourless or pale straw coloured, stored
in clear glass ampoules. Each ampoule of VENTOLIN OBSTETRIC INJECTION contains 5 mL
of liquid and provides 5 mg of salbutamol sulfate. There are 5 ampoules in a box (AUST
R 12528).
Who distributes VENTOLIN OBSTETRIC INJECTION
GlaxoSmithKline Australia Pty Ltd
Level 4, 436 Johnston Street,
Abbotsford, Victoria, 3067
Phone: 1800 033 109
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This leaflet was prepared on 16 July 2025.
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