Health Canada and GlaxoSmithKline Inc. are voluntarily recalling one lot of Ventolin Diskus inhalers after discovering that they may not deliver the intended dose of medication and could result in a potentially life-threatening asthma attack.

Ventolin Diskus is a drug prescribed to adults and children four years or older to relieve and prevent bronchospasm (a sudden worsening of shortness of breath and wheezing) from asthma, chronic bronchitis and other chronic lung disorders. The inhalers are also used to prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm.

If you have an inhaler from lot 786G, return it to the pharmacy for a replacement. (GSK) via Stericycle by calling If you are experiencing continued symptoms after using their Ventolin Diskus, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible.

Ventolin Diskus relaxes the bronchial muscles and is used to prevent or control acute attacks of respiratory distress in asthma and chronic bronchitis with or without pulmonary emphysema (dilation of the alveoli).

Upon inhalation, the active substance directly enters the lungs and the effect is felt quickly. Ventolin Diskus is a 60-dose, propellant-free powder inhalation system, powered by inspiration.

Ventolin Diskus should not be administered in case of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the drug (salbutamol, lactose, lactic proteins) or when taking certain drugs intended to fight heart conditions and called non-β-blockers at the same time. selective (eg propranolol).

What precautions should be observed when using Ventolin Diskus?

The relaxing effect on the bronchial muscles usually lasts for 4 hours. If the effect of the prescribed dose should last for less than 3 hours, you should not increase the dosage under any circumstances, but notify your doctor, so that he can take further action if necessary.

If Ventolin is administered simultaneously with other medicines, their effects may be mutually influencing. This applies, for example, to diuretics and medicines given to treat thyroid disorders, agitated paralysis (Parkinson’s disease), certain heart conditions (heart weakness, cardiac arrhythmias), rheumatic disorders and inflammatory and diabetes. Your doctor knows what precautions to take when you take one or more of these medicines at the same time as Ventolin.