Salbutamol (nebulised) — paediatric dose

2.5 mg (<5 yr) or 5 mg (≥5 yr); IV 5 mcg/kg load then 1–2 mcg/kg/min.

Salbutamol (nebulised) is given by NEB, prn/continuous.

Weight-based dosing for Salbutamol (nebulised) in children. Category: Respiratory.

Dose	2.5 mg (<5 yr) or 5 mg (≥5 yr); IV 5 mcg/kg load then 1–2 mcg/kg/min
Route	NEB
Frequency	prn/continuous

Clinical notes

Not weight-based when nebulised. Monitor K+ and lactate.

2.5 mg (<5 yr) or 5 mg (≥5 yr); IV 5 mcg/kg load then 1–2 mcg/kg/min.

Salbutamol (nebulised) is given by NEB, prn/continuous.

Reviewed by Dr Santanu Ghosh — MBBS, MD Paediatrics (Army), IDPCCM (IAP, ICH Kolkata). Paediatrician and paediatric critical care specialist.

Compiled from standard paediatric references. Verify against a current formulary and your local protocol.

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Last reviewed 2026-08-12.