Bricanyl Turbohaler

What is Bricanyl Turbohaler?

A Bricanyl Turbohaler provides effective, short-term treatment for the symptoms of asthma.

Bricanyl is a type of terbutaline inhaler. It is a commonly-used reliever inhaler due to the instant relief it offers from asthma symptoms. Terbutaline belongs to a group of medicines called bronchodilators.

You can only buy Bricanyl on prescription.

What is Bricanyl Inhaler used to treat?

Bricanyl Turbohaler is an effective asthma treatment designed to relax the muscles in the airways to the lungs, making it easier for the sufferer to breathe.

It is a breath-actuated dry powder inhaler. This makes it easier to use compared to other inhalers, which require you to time your pressing and inhalation precisely.

Bricanyl contains the active ingredient terbutaline sulphate, which can ease your asthma in just five minutes. The effects of the medicine can last for up to six hours after you have used the inhaler.

Why is Bricanyl prescribed to treat asthma?

Terbutaline is a fast-acting bronchodilator. When inhaled, it will start to work within just 5 minutes. Its effects can last for up to 6 hours.

Clinical studies have shown that terbutaline is an effective and safe treatment for the symptoms of asthma.

How does a Bricanyl inhaler work?

Terbutaline works by stimulating the beta2-adrenoceptor in the airways, which causes the airways to the lungs to widen. This allows air to pass through to the lungs unrestricted and makes breathing easier.

Bricanyl inhaler can help with sudden asthma symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, and breathlessness. It should be taken as soon as asthma symptoms appear.

Who can use Bricanyl Turbohaler?

The Bricanyl Turbohaler is an effective treatment for relieving the symptoms of asthma, but it may not be suitable for everyone to use.

Do not use a Bricanyl inhaler without speaking to your doctor first if you have any of the following conditions:

• You are allergic to terbutaline or any of the other ingredients contained in this medicine
• You have a history of heart disease, angina, or an irregular heart rhythm
• You have an overactive thyroid gland
• You have diabetes
• You have an intolerance to certain types of sugars

Can you buy Bricanyl over the counter?

No, Bricanyl inhalers are a prescription-only medicine (POM), meaning they are not for sale over the counter at pharmacies.

Can you buy Bricanyl online?

Yes, you can buy a Bricanyl inhaler online at Medicine Direct. However, you will be required to complete an online health consultation so a doctor or healthcare professional can assess your condition and ensure you are receiving the most suitable treatment.

Do not order any type of medicine online unless it is from a regulated pharmacy, like Medicine Direct.

Bricanyl Alternatives

Both Bricanyl and Ventolin are fast-acting bronchodilators and provide instant relief from asthma symptoms. Both inhalers are reliever inhalers. However, they both contain completely different active ingredients. 

Whilst Bricanyl contains Terbutaline, Ventolin inhaler, the more well-known of the two, contains salbutamol. More information on the differences between Ventolin and Bricanyl can be found on our Ventolin Alternatives medical guide.

Other commonly used reliever inhalers include Airomir and Salamol Easi-Breathe which both include salbutamol as their active ingredient.