Bronchodilator, inhaled · ATC R03AC02

Salbutamol

called "albuterol" only in the US

The international (INN) name. Pharmacists everywhere recognize it, even when the local brand differs (e.g. Ventolin, Sultanol, Ventoline).

15 destinations

DestinationAsk forStatus

United StatesAsk forVentolin / ProAirRx only

Labeled "albuterol" in the US. Nearly everywhere else calls the same drug "salbutamol".

Source: mor.nlm.nih.gov ↗

United KingdomAsk forVentolinRx only

Ventolin is prescription-only in the UK.

Source: products.mhra.gov.uk ↗

CanadaAsk forVentolinRx only

Source: health-products.canada.ca ↗

GermanyAsk forSultanol / SalbulairRx only

Source: portal.bfarm.de ↗

FranceAsk forVentolineRx only

Source: base-donnees-publique.medicaments.gouv.fr ↗

MexicoAsk forVentolin (salbutamol)Rx only

Called salbutamol in Mexico. Needs a prescription. Many pharmacies have a doctor’s office next door that can examine you and prescribe on the spot for a small fee.

Source: registros.cofepris.gob.mx ↗

EthiopiaAsk forSold under the generic name "Salbutamol"OTC

Source: eris.efda.gov.et ↗

JapanAsk forSultanolGeneric name here: サルブタモール (sarubutamōru)Rx only

Source: rad-ar.or.jp ↗

VietnamAsk forVentolinNo Rx: Ask Pharmacist

Commonly available without strict prescription enforcement.

Source: dichvucong.dav.gov.vn ↗

SingaporeAsk forVentolinOTC / Rx

The Ventolin inhaler and nebuliser solution are prescription-only; only the oral liquid is pharmacy-only.

Source: data.gov.sg ↗

MoroccoAsk forVentolineNo Rx: Ask Pharmacist

Source: ammps.gov.ma ↗

PortugalAsk forVentilanRx only

Source: extranet.infarmed.pt ↗

TürkiyeAsk forVentolinRx only

Source: titck.gov.tr ↗

ItalyAsk forVentolin / BroncovaleasGeneric name here: SalbutamoloRx only

Source: medicinali.aifa.gov.it ↗

SpainAsk forVentolinRx only

Source: cima.aemps.es ↗