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Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution, 0.5% contains albuterol sulfate, USP, the racemic form of albuterol and a relatively selective beta 2-adrenergic bronchodilator (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY section below). Albuterol sulfate has the chemical name α 1-[( tert -Butylamino) methyl]-4-hydroxy- m -xylene-α,α′-diol sulfate (2:1) (salt) and the following chemical structure: (C 13 H 21 NO 3 ) 2 • H 2 SO 4 Mol. Wt. 576.7 Albuterol sulfate is a white crystalline powder, soluble in water and slightly soluble in ethanol. The World Health Organization’s recommended name for albuterol base is salbutamol. Albuterol sulfate inhalation solution, 0.5%, is in concentrated form. Dilute 0.5 mL of the solution to 3 mL with sterile normal saline solution prior to administration by nebulization (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ). Each 0.5 mL Unit-of-Use Vial Contains: ACTIVE: 2.5 mg of albuterol (equivalent to 3 mg of albuterol sulfate, USP) in a sterile, aqueous solution; sulfuric acid is used to adjust the pH to between 3 and 5. Albuterol sulfate inhalation solution contains no sulfiting agents or preservatives. It is supplied in 0.5 mL sterile Unit-of-Use Vials. Albuterol sulfate inhalation solution is a clear, colorless to light yellow solution. image description