ProAir HFA - Treatment for Bronchospasm and Asthma

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What is ProAir HFA used for?

ProAir HFA is a bronchodilator that is used to treat or prevent bronchospasm in people with reversible obstructive airway disease. Albuterol is also used to prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm. ProAir HFA is for use in adults and children at least 4 years old. ProAir HFA may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Why is ProAir ® HFA a rescue inhaler?

Why ProAir ® HFA? ProAir® HFA is a rescue inhaler with a dose counter and numbers that turn red when it’s nearly empty. So you know: When traveling with ProAir ® HFA or traveling somewhere with a child with bronchospasm, the ProAir ® HFA Inhaler:

Is ProAir HFA safe for children?

Proair HFA is a prescription medicine used in people 4 years of age and older to: It is not known if Proair HFA is safe and effective in children under 4 years of age. Who should not use Proair HFA? Do not use Proair HFA if you are allergic to albuterol sulfate or any of the ingredients in Proair HFA.

What is ProAir used for?

ProAir is used to help treat or prevent bronchospasm from obstructive airway disease * that’s reversible in certain children. It’s also used to help prevent bronchospasm from exercise in certain children. Both of these uses are approved for children ages 4 years and older.

What is ProAir HFA inhalation aerosol?

PROAIR HFA Inhalation Aerosol is a pressurized metered-dose aerosol unit with a dose counter. PROAIR HFA is for oral inhalation only. It contains a microcrystalline suspension of albuterol sulfate in propellant HFA-134a (1, 1, 1, 2-tetrafluoroethane) and ethanol.

Where can I find patient medical information for ProAir HFA inhalation?

Find patient medical information for ProAir HFA inhalation on WebMD including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings and user ratings.

Is ProAir® HFA a generic?

If you currently use or prescribe ProAir® HFA there is an authorized generic option of ProAir® HFA available. You may also consider ProAir® Digihaler® (albuterol sulfate) inhalation powder. Patients should consult their healthcare provider when they are considering whether ProAir® Digihaler® is right for them.

What Is ProAir HFA

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ProAir HFA Information

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