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Albuterol Sulfate 2 mg Tablet, 90-count — NDC 62135-671-90 (Billing 62135-0671-90)

by Chartwell RX, LLC · 90 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE

This is a package of 90 tablets of Albuterol Sulfate 2 mg Tablet from Chartwell RX, LLC, marketed since Dec 1989 and currently FDA-listed; retail pharmacies pay about $0.2879 per tablet (NADAC). It is this product's only package size.

NDC 62135-0671-90
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 62135-671-90 billing pads the product segment with a zero
Rx only Generic On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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Other active recalls for Albuterol Sulfate (different manufacturers) — 1 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class III · Jul 24, 2025 — Failed Stability Specifications: Out of specification results was observed in Induction Port during the analysis of Particle size distribution at the 12-month time point. (Cipla USA, Inc.) · FDA recall D-0593-2025
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 62135-671-90
Product NDC 62135-671
11-digit billing NDC 62135067190
NCPDP billing unit EA — each (per item)
RxCUI 197316, 197318
UNII 021SEF3731
UPC 0362135672904, 0362135671907
Application # ANDA072151
SPL Set ID 81cdae6f-99d7-468b-9ab8-fecb1d42298d
Established class (EPC) beta2-Adrenergic Agonist
Mechanism of action Adrenergic beta2-Agonists
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 1989-12-05
Route ORAL
Dosage form TABLET
Substance ALBUTEROL SULFATE

Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification

GPI-14 44201010100305
GCN Seq No 005033
GCN 20100
HICL code 002073
Ingredient (HICL) Albuterol Sulfate
HIC1 code J
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Autonomic Nervous System
HIC2 code J5
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Adrenergics
HIC3 code J5D
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Beta-Adrenergic Agents
AHFS code 12:12.08.12
AHFS class Selective Beta-2-Adrenergic Agonists
FDB label name ALBUTEROL SULFATE 2 MG TAB
FDB brand name Albuterol Sulfate
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
Quick answers
  • GSN (GCN sequence number): 005033
  • GCN: 20100
  • GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 44201010100305
  • HICL (First Databank): 002073
  • AHFS class code: 12:12.08.12
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 197316
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 62135-671-90 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 62135-0671-90. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the beta2-Adrenergic Agonist class.

Pharmacologic class beta2-Adrenergic Agonist
Drug family (ATC) Selective beta-2-adrenoreceptor agonists, Selective beta-2-adrenoreceptor agonists
How it works Adrenergic beta2-Agonists
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

Clinical

Label name ALBUTEROL SULFATE 2 MG TAB Ingredient Albuterol Sulfate
📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Albuterol is used to prevent and treat wheezing, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, and coughing caused by lung diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD; a group of diseases that affect the lungs and airways). Albuterol is in a class of medications called bronchodilators. It works by relaxing and opening the air passages to the lungs to make breathing easier.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • Albuterol opens up your airways when the muscles around them tighten (bronchospasm), as in asthma. Inhalers and powders are also used before exercise to prevent exercise-induced br...
  • It is breathed in through your mouth. The usual pattern for bronchospasm is a couple of puffs every 4 to 6 hours, and before exercise it is used 15 to 30 minutes ahead. Some inhale...
  • The most common are throat irritation, cough, upper respiratory irritation, viral respiratory infections and muscle or bone aches. These are usually manageable. Call me or your doc...
  • Get help right away if your breathing gets worse after a dose, or if you have hives, swelling of the face or throat, or chest pain or a racing heartbeat. Also call your doctor if y...
📖 Read our full Albuterol guide →
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Nutrient depletion considerations

Albuterol Sulfate may be associated with lower levels of 2 nutrients — worth a chat with your pharmacist, not a cause for alarm.

An association is not a deficiency. Educational only — don't start or stop anything without professional guidance.
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eaPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly $0.288 $25.91 / 90 tablets
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 $0.6733 $60.60 / 90 tablets
NADAC price history (per ea) — tap or hover for the price & month
Dec 2025 Mar 2026 Jun 2026 Sep 2026 $0.499 $0.269
▼ Down 42% over the last 10 months.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
62135-0671-90 You're viewing this Main listing 90 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE 2023-06-14 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
albuterol sulfate 2 mg 53489-0176-01 Sun 100 tablets $0.288 AB Availability likely —
Albuterol Sulfate 2 mgthis 62135-0671-90 Chartwell 90 tablets $0.288 — Availability likely —
Albuterol 2 mg 64980-0442-01 Rising 100 tablets $0.288 AB Availability likely —
Albuterol Sulfate 2 mg 68084-0949-25 American 30 tablets $0.288 AB Availability likely —
Albuterol 2 mg 70710-1061-01 Zydus 100 tablets $0.288 AB Availability likely —
Albuterol 2 mg 75834-0273-01 Nivagen 100 tablets $0.587 — Discontinued +104%
albuterol sulfate 2 mg 51407-0367-01 Golden 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Albuterol 2 mg 59651-0333-01 Aurobindo 100 tablets — — FDA listed —
Albuterol 2 mg 69238-1344-05 Amneal 500 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Albuterol 2 mg 70771-1511-01 Zydus 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Albuterol 2 mg 71205-0898-00 Proficient 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

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1989
On the market since
Dec 1989
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
37 years listed
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Generic on the market
this product is a generic
✅This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII EWQ57Q8I5X
    Lactose monohydrate is a natural sugar derived from milk. It serves as a filler and binder in tablets and capsules, helping create the proper size, texture, and consistency of the medicine.
  • UNII 70097M6I30
    Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
  • UNII O8232NY3SJ
    A plant-based carbohydrate derived from corn kernels. It acts as a filler to add bulk, a binder to hold ingredients together, and a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in your stomach for absorption.

3 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerChartwell RX, LLC
Application holderCHARTWELL RX SCIENCES LLC
FDA applicationANDA072151 (ANDA)
Labeler code62135
First marketedDec 1989
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio521 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Very long sections are excerpted here and marked; the full text is on DailyMed (linked in the sources below). Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage 27 words ▾

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Albuterol tablets are indicated for the relief of bronchospasm in adults and children 6 years of age and older with reversible obstructive airway disease.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~1 min read ▾

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The following dosages of albuterol tablets are expressed in terms of albuterol base. Usual Dosage Adults and Children Over 12 Years of Age The usual starting dosage for adults and children 12 years and older is 2 or 4 mg three or four times a day. Children 6 to 12 Years of Age The usual starting dosage for children 6 to 12 years of age is 2 mg three or four times a day.

Dosage Adjustment Adults and Children Over 12 Years of Age For adults and children 12 years and older, a dosage above 4 mg four times a day should be used only when the patient fails to respond. If a favorable response does not occur with the 4 mg initial dosage, it should be cautiously increased stepwise up to a maximum of 8 mg four times a day as tolerated. Children 6 to 12 Years of Age Who Fail to Respond to the Initial Starting Dosage of 2 mg Four Times a Day For children from 6 to 12 years of age who fail to respond to the initial starting dosage of 2 mg four times a day, the dosage may be cautiously increased stepwise, but not to exceed 24 mg/day (given in divided doses).

Elderly Patients and Those Sensitive to Beta-adrenergic Stimulators An initial dosage of 2 mg three or four times a day is recommended for elderly patients and for those with a history of unusual sensitivity to beta-adrenergic stimulators. If adequate bronchodilation is not obtained, dosage may be increased gradually to as much as 8 mg three or four times a day. The total daily dose should not exceed 32 mg in adults and children 12 years and older.

⛔ Contraindications 19 words ▾

CONTRAINDICATIONS Albuterol tablets are contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to albuterol, or any of its components.

⚠️ Warnings ~1 min read ▾

WARNINGS Paradoxical Bronchospasm Albuterol tablets can produce paradoxical bronchospasm, which may be life threatening. If paradoxical bronchospasm occurs, albuterol should be discontinued immediately and alternative therapy instituted. Cardiovascular Effects Albuterol, like all other beta-adrenergic agonists, can produce a clinically significant cardiovascular effect in some patients as measured by pulse rate, blood pressure, and/or symptoms.

Although such effects are uncommon after administration of albuterol tablets at recommended doses, if they occur, the drug may need to be discontinued. In addition, beta-agonists have been reported to produce electrocardiogram (ECG) changes, such as flattening of the T wave, prolongation of the QTc interval, and ST segment depression. The clinical significance of these findings is unknown.

Therefore, albuterol, like all sympathomimetic amines, should be used with caution in patients with cardiovascular disorders, especially coronary insufficiency, cardiac arrhythmias, and hypertension. Deterioration of Asthma Asthma may deteriorate acutely over a period of hours or chronically over several days or longer. If the patient needs more doses of albuterol than usual, this may be a marker of destabilization of asthma and requires reevaluation of the patient and treatment regimen, giving special consideration to the possible need for anti-inflammatory treatment, e.g., corticosteroids.

Use of Anti-Inflammatory Agents The use of beta-adrenergic agonist bronchodilators alone may not be adequate to control asthma in many patients. Early consideration should be given to adding anti-inflammatory agents, e.g., corticosteroids. Immediate Hypersensitivity Reactions Immediate hypersensitivity reactions may occur after administration of albuterol, as demonstrated by rare cases of urticaria, angioedema, rash, bronchospasm, and oropharyngeal edema.

Albuterol, like other beta-adrenergic agonists, can produce a significant cardiovascular effect in some patients, as measured by pulse rate, blood pressure, symptoms, and/or electrocardiographic changes. Rarely, erythema multiforme and Stevens-Johnson syndrome have been associated with the administration of oral albuterol sulfate in children. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Chartwell RX, LLC. at 1-845-232-1683 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

🤒 Adverse Reactions 157 words ▾

ADVERSE REACTIONS In clinical trials, the most frequent adverse reactions to albuterol tablets were: Percent Incidence of Adverse Reactions Reaction Percent Incidence Central nervous system Nervousness 20% Tremor 20% Headache 7% Sleeplessness 2% Weakness 2% Dizziness 2% Drowsiness <1% Restlessness <1% Irritability <1% Cardiovascular Tachycardia 5% Palpitations 5% Chest discomfort <1% Flushing <1% Musculoskeletal Muscle cramps 3% Gastrointestinal Nausea 2% Genitourinary Difficulty in micturition <1% Rare cases of urticaria, angioedema, rash, bronchospasm, and oropharyngeal edema have been reported after the use of albuterol.

In addition, albuterol, like other sympathomimetic agents, can cause adverse reactions such as hypertension, angina, vomiting, vertigo, central nervous system stimulation, unusual taste, and drying or irritation of the oropharynx. The reactions are generally transient in nature, and it is usually not necessary to discontinue treatment with albuterol tablets. In selected cases, however, dosage may be reduced temporarily; after the reaction has subsided, dosage should be increased in small increments to the optimal dosage.

🆘 Overdosage ~1 min read ▾

OVERDOSAGE The expected symptoms with overdosage are those of excessive beta-adrenergic stimulation and/or occurrence or exaggeration of any of the symptoms listed under ADVERSE REACTIONS, e.g., seizures, angina, hypertension or hypotension, tachycardia with rates up to 200 beats/min, arrhythmias, nervousness, headache, tremor, dry mouth, palpitation, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, malaise, and sleeplessness. Hypokalemia may also occur. As with all sympathomimetic medications, cardiac arrest and even death may be associated with abuse of albuterol tablets.

Treatment consists of discontinuation of albuterol together with appropriate symptomatic therapy. The judicious use of a cardioselective beta-receptor blocker may be considered, bearing in mind that such medication can produce bronchospasm. There is insufficient evidence to determine if dialysis is beneficial for overdosage of albuterol.

The oral median lethal dose of albuterol sulfate in mice is greater than 2000 mg/kg (approximately 250 times the maximum recommended daily oral dose for adults on a mg/m 2 basis, or, approximately 200 times the maximum recommended daily oral dose for children on a mg/m 2 basis). In mature rats, the subcutaneous (sc) median lethal dose of albuterol sulfate is approximately 450 mg/kg (approximately 110 times the maximum recommended daily oral dose for adults on a mg/m 2 basis, or, approximately 90 times the maximum recommended daily oral dose for children on a mg/m 2 basis).

In small young rats, the subcutaneous median lethal dose is approximately 2000 mg/kg (approximately 500 times the maximum recommended daily oral dose for adults on a mg/m 2 basis, or, approximately 400 times the maximum recommended daily oral dose for children on a mg/m 2 basis).

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ~3 min read ▾

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY In vitro studies and in vivo pharmacologic studies have demonstrated that albuterol has a preferential effect on beta 2 -adrenergic receptors compared with isoproterenol. While it is recognized that beta 2 -adrenergic receptors are the predominant receptors in bronchial smooth muscle, data indicate that there is a population of beta 2 -receptors in the human heart existing in a concentration between 10% and 50%. The precise function of these receptors has not been established (see WARNINGS ).

The pharmacologic effects of beta-adrenergic agonist drugs, including albuterol, are at least in part attributable to stimulation through beta-adrenergic receptors of intracellular adenyl cyclase, the enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to cyclic-3',5'-adenosine monophosphate (cyclic AMP). Increased cyclic AMP levels are associated with relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle and inhibition of release of mediators of immediate hypersensitivity from cells, especially from mast cells. Albuterol has been shown in most controlled clinical trials to have more effect on the respiratory tract, in the form of bronchial smooth muscle relaxation, than isoproterenol at comparable doses while producing fewer cardiovascular effects.

Albuterol is longer acting than isoproterenol in most patients by any route of administration because it is not a substrate for the cellular uptake processes for catecholamines nor for catechol- O -methyl transferase. Preclinical Intravenous studies in rats with albuterol sulfate have demonstrated that albuterol crosses the blood brain barrier and reaches brain concentrations amounting to approximately 5% of the plasma concentrations. In structures outside the brain barrier (pineal and pituitary glands), albuterol concentrations were found to be 100 times those in the whole brain.

Studies in laboratory animals (minipigs, rodents, and dogs) have demonstrated the occurrence of cardiac arrhythmias and sudden death (with histologic evidence of myocardial necrosis) when beta-agonists and methylxanthines are administered concurrently. The clinical significance of these findings is unknown. Pharmacokinetics Albuterol is rapidly absorbed after oral administration of one 4 mg albuterol tablet in normal volunteers.

Maximum plasma concentrations of about 18 ng/mL of albuterol are achieved within 2 hours, and the drug is eliminated with a half-life of about 5 hours. In other studies, the analysis of urine samples of patients given 8 mg of tritiated albuterol orally showed that 76% of the dose was excreted over 3 days, with the majority of the dose being excreted within the first 24 hours. Sixty percent of this radioactivity was shown to be the metabolite.

Feces collected over this period contained 4% of the administered dose. Clinical Trials In controlled clinical trials in patients with asthma, the onset of improvement in pulmonary function, as measured by maximum midexpiratory flow rate (MMEF), was within 30 minutes after a dose of albuterol, with peak improvement occurring between 2 and 3 hours. In controlled clinical trials in which measurements were conducted for 6 hours, clinically significant improvement (defined as maintaining a 15% or more increase in forced expiratory volume in 1 second [FEV 1 ] and a 20% or more increase in MMEF over baseline values) was observed in 60% of patients at 4 hours and in 40% at 6 hours.

In other single-dose, controlled clinical trials, clinically significant improvement was observed in at least 40% of the patients at 8 hours. No decrease in the effectiveness of albuterol was reported in patients who received long-term treatment with the drug in uncontrolled studies for periods up to 6 months.

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 151 words ▾

HOW SUPPLIED Albuterol Tablets, USP are available containing albuterol sulfate, USP 2.4 mg equivalent to albuterol 2 mg or albuterol sulfate, USP 4.8 mg equivalent to albuterol 4 mg. The 2 mg tablets are white to off white round flat face beveled edge tablets, debossed with “CE” over “84” on one side and score on the other side. They are available as follows: Bottles of 90 tablets NDC 62135-671-90 The 4 mg tablets are white to off white round flat face beveled edge tablets, debossed with “CE” over “85” on one side and score on the other side.

They are available as follows: Bottles of 90 tablets NDC 62135-672-90 Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from light. Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP using a child-resistant closure.

Manufactured for: Chartwell RX, LLC. Congers, NY 10920 L71378 Revised: 06/2023

📋 Description 155 words ▾

DESCRIPTION Albuterol tablets contain albuterol sulfate USP, the racemic form of albuterol and a relatively selective beta 2 -adrenergic bronchodilator. Albuterol sulfate has the chemical name α 1 -[( tert -butylamino)methyl]-4-hydroxy- m -xylene- α,α-diol sulfate (2:1) (salt) and the following structural formula: Albuterol sulfate has a molecular weight of 576.7, and the molecular formula is (C 13 H 21 NO 3 ) 2 H 2 SO 4 . Albuterol sulfate, USP is a white or almost white crystalline powder, freely soluble in water, practically insoluble or very slightly soluble in Methylene chloride and alcohol, slightly soluble in Chloroform and Ether.

The World Health Organization recommended name for albuterol base is salbutamol. Each albuterol tablet for oral administration contains 2 mg or 4 mg of albuterol as 2.4 mg or 4.8 mg of albuterol sulfate USP, respectively. Each tablet also contains the following inactive ingredients: lactose monohydrate, pregelatinized starch, corn starch, and magnesium stearate. "Chemical Stucture"

⚠️ Precautions ~3 min read ▾

PRECAUTIONS General Albuterol, as with all sympathomimetic amines, should be used with caution in patients with cardiovascular disorders, especially coronary insufficiency, cardiac arrhythmias, and hypertension; in patients with convulsive disorders, hyperthyroidism, or diabetes mellitus; and in patients who are unusually responsive to sympathomimetic amines. Clinically significant changes in systolic and diastolic blood pressure have been seen in individual patients and could be expected to occur in some patients after use of any beta-adrenergic bronchodilator.

Large doses of intravenous albuterol have been reported to aggravate preexisting diabetes mellitus and ketoacidosis. As with other beta-agonists, albuterol may produce significant hypokalemia in some patients, possibly through intracellular shunting, which has the potential to produce adverse cardiovascular effects. The decrease is usually transient, not requiring supplementation.

Information for Patients The action of albuterol tablets may last up to 8 hours or longer. Albuterol tablets should not be taken more frequently than recommended. Do not increase the dose or frequency of albuterol tablets without consulting your physician.

If you find that treatment with albuterol tablets becomes less effective for symptomatic relief, your symptoms get worse, and/or you need to take the product more frequently than usual, you should seek medical attention immediately. While you are taking albuterol tablets, other asthma medications and inhaled drugs should be taken only as directed by your physician. Common adverse effects include palpitations, chest pain, rapid heart rate, and tremor or nervousness.

If you are pregnant or nursing, contact your physician about use of albuterol tablets. Effective and safe use of albuterol tablets includes an understanding of the way that it should be administered. Drug Interactions The concomitant use of albuterol and other oral sympathomimetic agents is not recommended since such combined use may lead to deleterious cardiovascular effects.

This recommendation does not preclude the judicious use of an aerosol bronchodilator of the adrenergic stimulant type in patients receiving albuterol. Such concomitant use, however, should be individualized and not given on a routine basis. If regular coadministration is required, then alternative therapy should be considered.

Monamine Oxidase Inhibitors or Tricyclic Antidepressants Albuterol should be administered with extreme caution to patients being treated with monoamine oxidase inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants, or within 2 weeks of discontinuation of such agents, because the action of albuterol on the vascular system may be potentiated. Beta-Blockers Beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agents not only block the pulmonary effect of beta-agonists, such as albuterol, but may produce severe bronchospasm in asthmatic patients. Therefore, patients with asthma should not normally be treated with beta-blockers.

However, under certain circumstances, e.g., as prophylaxis after myocardial infarction, there may be no acceptable alternatives to the use of beta-adrenergic blocking agents in patients with asthma. In this setting, cardioselective beta-blockers could be considered, although they should be administered with caution. Diuretics The ECG changes and/or hypokalemia that may result from the administration of nonpotassium-sparing diuretics (such as loop or thiazide diuretics) can be acutely worsened by beta-agonists, especially when the recommended dose of the beta-agonist is exceeded.

Although the clinical significance of these effects is not known, caution is advised in the coadministration of beta-agonists with nonpotassium-sparing diuretics. Digoxin Mean decreases of 16% to 22% in serum digoxin levels were demonstrated after single-dose intravenous and oral administration of albuterol, respectively, to normal volunteers who had received digoxin for 10 days. The clinical significance of these findings… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 29 words ▾

PRINICIPAL DISPLAY PANEL Albuterol Tablets, USP- 2mg- NDC 62135-671-90- 90's Bottle Label Albuterol Tablets, USP- 4mg- NDC 62135-672-90- 90's Bottle Label "Albuterol Tablets 2mg-Bottle Label" "Albuterol Tablets 4mg-Bottle Label"

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Albuterol Sulfate — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 14 manufacturers.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Albuterol Sulfate. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
Period
Total Part D spend
$2.45M
Claims incl. refills
74.8K
Beneficiaries
44.4K
Spend / beneficiary
$55.14
Spend / claim
$32.72
Trend by period
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.