Ventolin (Evohaler)
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What is a Ventolin Inhaler?
A Ventolin inhaler is used to treat asthma and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). Ventolin belongs to a group of medicines known as fast-acting bronchodilators.
It provides effective short-term relief from the symptoms of asthma. For this reason, it is known as a 'reliever inhaler'.
You must have a prescription to buy Ventolin inhalers.
Read our guide on Ventolin inhalers for more information.
What is a Ventolin inhaler used to treat?
Ventolin is used as a treatment for asthma; it can prevent asthma symptoms from occurring and is a reliable inhaler if you suffer an asthma attack.
The active ingredient, salbutamol, is a short-acting beta-2-agonist, which works to relax the muscles in the airways. This helps the airways to expand, allowing air to pass through them more freely.
Salbutamol inhalers are usually blue in colour so they can be easily identified in the event of an asthma attack. Ventolin is commonly referred to as the "blue inhaler".
Learn more about Ventolin inhalers for asthma, how they work, and which asthma symptoms they can help with in our guide on the topic.
Why is Ventolin recommended to treat asthma?
Salbutamol has been used in the treatment of asthma since 1969. It regularly appears on the World Health Organisation's List of Essential Medicines.
Clinical studies have shown Ventolin to be an essential treatment for asthma sufferers due to its ability to instantly improve asthma symptoms in the event of an asthma attack.
Salbutamol inhalers are very fast-acting and work within just 5 minutes, with their therapeutic effects being felt for between 3 to 6 hours.
How does Ventolin treat asthma?
Salbutamol is also known as albuterol and is a short-acting beta-2 agonist (SABA). It is typically the first-line medicine for treating asthma symptoms. Salbutamol inhalers are commonly used in conjunction with long-acting beta-agonists (LABAs), most typically corticosteroid inhalers such as Clenil Modulite.
Its inhibitory effects relax the muscles in the airways and make it much easier for air to travel in and out of your lungs without resistance, helping you to breathe. Salbutamol also helps to relieve tightness in the chest, wheezing, and coughs.
Who can use Ventolin?
Do not use this inhaler if you are allergic to salbutamol sulphate or any of the other ingredients listed in this medicine.
Can you buy Ventolin inhalers over the counter?
No, Ventolin inhalers are a prescription-only medicine (POM), meaning they are not for sale over the counter.
Can you buy Ventolin inhalers online?
You can buy Ventolin and other salbutamol inhalers online from most UK pharmacies. You will be required to complete an online consultation so that a doctor or medical professional is able to assess your condition and ensure you are receiving the most suitable treatment.
Ventolin Alternatives
There are many different alternatives to a Ventolin inhaler, with the majority of reliever inhalers containing salbutamol as the active ingredient. The other commonly prescribed salbutamol inhaler is Salamol.
Other reliever inhalers include:
