Levosalbutamol

Bronchodilator
PRESCRIPTION ONLY IN INDIA

Levosalbutamol is a bronchodilator found in 18 medicines sold in India, such as Levolin Inhaler, Duolin Inhaler, Duolin Respules. Below: what it is for, how it works, how to take it, side effects, interactions and pregnancy advice.

Also called: levalbuterol

What it is used for

Opens up the airways to ease wheezing and tight chest.

How it works

The active half of salbutamol. It relaxes airway muscles to relieve wheeze and breathlessness.

How to take it

Inhaler or nebuliser as prescribed, usually when needed for symptoms. Tablets and syrups are less effective and cause more side effects than inhalers.

Common side effects

  • Tremor
  • Fast heartbeat
  • Headache
  • Muscle cramps
  • Nervousness

Get medical help straight away if

  • Breathing gets worse straight after using it
  • Chest pain
  • You need it more often than usual (asthma is getting worse)

Be careful

Can cause shaking hands or a fast heartbeat.

Other medicines and interactions

Beta blockers such as propranolol can block its effect. High doses with steroids, diuretics or theophylline can lower potassium.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Inhaled forms can be used in pregnancy and breastfeeding; controlling asthma is important for the baby.

Brands of Levosalbutamol (1)

Levolin Inhaler

Combination medicines that contain Levosalbutamol (17)

Aerocort InhalerAmbrodil-LXAmbrolite LevoAscoril LSAsthalin AXChericof-LSDeletus LSDuolin InhalerDuolin RespulesIndikof LSKofarest-LSKofiraxMucaryl LSReswas LSSalbetol LSSolvin LSZerotuss XP

Common questions

What is Levosalbutamol used for?

Opens up the airways to ease wheezing and tight chest.

How does Levosalbutamol work?

The active half of salbutamol. It relaxes airway muscles to relieve wheeze and breathlessness.

How should I take Levosalbutamol?

Inhaler or nebuliser as prescribed, usually when needed for symptoms. Tablets and syrups are less effective and cause more side effects than inhalers.

What are the side effects of Levosalbutamol?

Common: Tremor, fast heartbeat, headache, muscle cramps, nervousness. Get help straight away for: Breathing gets worse straight after using it, chest pain, you need it more often than usual (asthma is getting worse).

Does Levosalbutamol interact with other medicines?

Beta blockers such as propranolol can block its effect. High doses with steroids, diuretics or theophylline can lower potassium.

Is Levosalbutamol safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding?

Inhaled forms can be used in pregnancy and breastfeeding; controlling asthma is important for the baby.

Does Levosalbutamol need a prescription in India?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Which brands contain Levosalbutamol?

Aerocort Inhaler, Ambrodil-LX, Ambrolite Levo, Ascoril LS, Asthalin AX, Chericof-LS, Deletus LS, Duolin Inhaler, Duolin Respules, Indikof LS, Kofarest-LS, Kofirax, Levolin Inhaler, Mucaryl LS, Reswas LS, Salbetol LS, Solvin LS, Zerotuss XP.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu from standard prescribing information.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.