Brethmol 4 mg Tablet

Brethmol 4 mg Tablet is an oral asthma medicine that contains 4 mg of salbutamol (albuterol) in each tablet. It belongs to the short-acting beta2-agonist (SABA) bronchodilator class, which helps open the airways when they become tight or narrowed. Brethmol 4 mg Tablet is used to relieve or prevent bronchospasm in asthma and other reversible airway conditions. Because it is a tablet rather than an inhaler, it is taken by mouth and may be chosen when a prescriber wants oral salbutamol/albuterol therapy.

How it works: Salbutamol/albuterol relaxes the smooth muscle around the airways, which helps them widen so air can move in and out more easily. In tablet form, Brethmol 4 mg Tablet works through the bloodstream after swallowing, so it may help relieve wheeze, chest tightness, and shortness of breath caused by bronchospasm.

Brethmol 4 mg Tablet is a higher oral strength, so it is not a casual over-the-counter-style dose and should be used only when a doctor has decided this strength is appropriate. Compared with lower strengths or inhaled forms, the 4 mg tablet is designed for people who need an oral dose of salbutamol/albuterol and can tolerate possible whole-body effects such as shakiness or fast heartbeat.

• Relief of asthma-related wheezing
• Prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm
• Treatment of reversible bronchospasm
• Short-term relief of chest tightness and shortness of breath
• Supportive treatment in other airway narrowing conditions as prescribed

• Swallow Brethmol 4 mg Tablet with a full glass of water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; do not take extra tablets because the tablet strength is 4 mg.
• If your doctor prescribes it before exercise, take it about 30 minutes before activity as directed.
• You may take it with or without food, but taking it with food can help reduce stomach upset.
• Do not crush or split the tablet unless your pharmacist or prescriber specifically says it is okay.
• If a dose is missed, take it when remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose; never double up.

Each Brethmol 4 mg Tablet provides 4 mg of salbutamol/albuterol per tablet. How often it is taken and the maximum number of tablets per day depend on the prescription and the patient’s age, medical condition, and response; the doctor decides the exact schedule. Because this is a 4 mg strength, it may be used when a prescriber wants a stronger oral tablet dose than lower-strength tablets, and the total daily amount should stay within the prescribed limit.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Salbutamol / Albuterol may include:

• Shakiness or trembling, which may be more noticeable with this 4 mg strength
• Fast heartbeat or palpitations
• Nervousness or restlessness
• Headache
• Muscle cramps
• Mild nausea or upset stomach
• Dizziness

• Use caution if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat, or a history of seizures.
• People who are sensitive to stimulants may feel more shakiness or heart racing with the 4 mg tablet.
• Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, because albuterol can affect blood sugar.
• Tell your prescriber about thyroid disease, because it can increase sensitivity to this medicine.
• Avoid taking more than prescribed, since higher oral doses can increase side effects like tremor and palpitations.
• This medicine may cause dizziness or shakiness, so use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding so the benefit and risk can be reviewed.

• Other bronchodilators or stimulant medicines that can increase heartbeat and tremor
• Beta-blocker medicines, which can reduce the effect of salbutamol/albuterol
• Diuretics or corticosteroids, which may increase the risk of low potassium
• MAO inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants, which can intensify cardiovascular effects
• Digoxin, because albuterol can affect digoxin levels or heart rhythm monitoring

Store Brethmol 4 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.