PROVENTIL HFA

SABA MDI

Albuterol sulfate · Kindeva Drug Delivery (distributed by Sandoz)

Clinical Reference · Data reviewed June 2026

Discontinued by manufacturer

Branded Proventil HFA is no longer marketed (Merck exited around September 2021; date approximate). An identical authorized generic (albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol, manufactured by Kindeva Drug Delivery and distributed by Sandoz) remains available.

Sandoz/Kindeva licensing announcement

Active Medication & Mechanism

Albuterol sulfate SABA
90 mcg albuterol per actuation

Short-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist. Rapid bronchodilator via beta2-receptor stimulation on airway smooth muscle.

FDA-Approved Dosing — Strength × Indication

// approval + regimen in one table

Strength Regimen AsthmaExercise-Induced Bronchospasm

90 mcg

Varies by indication — see columns

FDA Approved

2 inhalations every 4–6 hours as needed → As needed Treatment or prevention of bronchospasm in patients with reversible obstructive airway disease.

FDA Approved

2 inhalations 15–30 minutes before exercise → As needed Prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm.

All regimens shown apply to adults (≥18 years) unless otherwise noted · verify against current labelling

90 mcg

Asthma FDA Approved

2 inhalations every 4–6 hours as needed → As needed Treatment or prevention of bronchospasm in patients with reversible obstructive airway disease.

Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm FDA Approved

2 inhalations 15–30 minutes before exercise → As needed Prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm.

All regimens shown apply to adults (≥18 years) unless otherwise noted · verify against current labelling

Rescue inhaler. Indicated for acute bronchospasm and as-needed symptom relief — onset within minutes. Increasing or frequent use signals worsening asthma control; the label advises reassessment of controller therapy.

Related Inhalers

Same active ingredients (Albuterol)

PROAIR DIGIHALER Albuterol · DPI PROAIR HFA Albuterol · MDI PROAIR RESPICLICK Albuterol · DPI VENTOLIN HFA Albuterol · MDI

Other SABA inhalers

XOPENEX HFA Levalbuterol · MDI