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Medicines SalbutamolQuestion & answer

Salbutamol · Medicine question

Can salbutamol cause muscle cramps?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Yes, muscle cramps are an uncommon side effect of salbutamol in Ventolin Accuhaler, occurring in at least 1 in 1,000 but fewer than 1 in 100 people.

Sources for this answer

Ventolin AccuhalerGlaxoSmithKline UK · emc · SmPC §4.8 Undesirable effects · Version 20Document updated 16 September 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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