Ventolin hfa and Delsym drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Ventolin hfa (albuterol sulfate) and Delsym (dextromethorphan polistirex). Common drug interactions include dizziness among females and dyspnoea exertional among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Ventolin hfa and Delsym. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 22 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ventolin hfa?

Ventolin hfa has active ingredients of albuterol sulfate. It is often used in asthma. eHealthMe is studying from 40,061 Ventolin hfa users. Check the latest studies of Ventolin hfa.

What is Delsym?

Delsym has active ingredients of dextromethorphan polistirex. It is often used in cough. eHealthMe is studying from 5,033 Delsym users. Check the latest studies of Delsym.



On Aug, 07, 2026

22 people who take Ventolin hfa and Delsym together, and have interactions are studied.

Ventolin hfa and Delsym drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Ventolin Hfa and Delsym, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Dizziness
  2. Ear haemorrhage (bleeding from ear)
  3. Urinary tract infection
  4. Ear infection fungal
  5. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  6. Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  7. Respiration (transport of oxygen from the outside air to the cells within tissues)
  8. Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears)
  9. Vitamin d deficiency
  10. Blood pressure increased

male:

  1. Dyspnoea exertional (breathlessness or shortness of breath)
  2. Gastroenteritis viral (inflammation of stomach and intestine caused by virus infection)
  3. Drug withdrawal syndrome (interfere with normal social, occupational, or other functioning. are not due to another medical condition, drug use, or discontinuation)
  4. Emotional distress
  5. Flatulence (flatus expelled through the anus)
  6. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (chronic lung disease)
  7. Pain
  8. Plasma cell myeloma (cancer that begins in plasma cells)
  9. Pneumonia
  10. Respiratory failure (inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system)

What are the common drug interactions of Ventolin Hfa and Delsym, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

  1. Confusional state
  2. Shigella infection (bacterial infection caused by a family of bacteria known as shigella)

60+:

  1. Dyspnoea exertional (breathlessness or shortness of breath)
  2. Gastroenteritis viral (inflammation of stomach and intestine caused by virus infection)
  3. Plasma cell myeloma (cancer that begins in plasma cells)
  4. Pneumonia
  5. Respiratory failure (inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system)
  6. Skin cancer
  7. Blood urine present
  8. Decreased appetite
  9. Diarrhoea
  10. Drug ineffective

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 7 people, 31.82%
  2. Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell)): 6 people, 27.27%
  3. Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 6 people, 27.27%
  4. Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 4 people, 18.18%
  5. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 9.09%
  6. Gout (uric acid crystals building up in the body): 2 people, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on albuterol sulfate and dextromethorphan polistirex (the active ingredients of Ventolin hfa and Delsym, respectively), and Ventolin hfa and Delsym (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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