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My doctor prescribed me ventolin 400mcg 2 times daily isn't that too much cause i have to take 4 puffs at one time?

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Inhaler: The ventolin inhaler is remeasured such that the amount would be deemed adequate but not toxic and the actual usage is 2 puffs every 4 hours as needed. 4puffs at one time has been proven to have too much side effect for some people.

Answered 2/15/2014

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