What is in albuterol?

What’s the active ingredient in albuterol?

Albuterol (also called albuterol sulfate in many products) is a medicine whose main active ingredient is albuterol—a bronchodilator used to open the airways in people with asthma and other breathing problems.

What else is “in” albuterol besides the medicine?

Depending on the exact product and form (for example, inhaler vs. solution vs. nebulizer), albuterol is formulated with inactive ingredients (excipients). These can vary by manufacturer and dosage form, so the “what’s in it” details come from the specific package labeling for that product.

What form are you using?

The answer can differ based on whether you mean:
- a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) (often with propellants),
- a nebulizer solution, or
- tablet/syrup formulations.

If you tell me the exact product name (or the strength) and whether it’s inhaler, nebulizer, or pills, I can help identify the ingredients listed for that specific version.