PATIENT GUIDE
About Proventil HFA
Short-acting beta2-agonist bronchodilator. Relaxes tight airway muscles for quick relief of coughing, shortness of breath, and wheezing.
Indication
Asthma, COPD
HOW TO USE
How to use Proventil HFA
Watch the technique video on YouTube
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Instructions and dosing
The usual dose for treatment or prevention of bronchospasm is 2 inhalations every 4–6 hours. In some patients, 1 inhalation every 4 hours may be sufficient. Follow your healthcare provider’s directions. Follow the instructions provided with your inhaler and the directions from your healthcare provider.
MEDICATION DETAILS
Strengths and device
90 mcg albuterol base per actuation (equivalent to 108 mcg albuterol sulfate delivered from the mouthpiece; 120 mcg is released from the valve)