What is Ventolin?
Ventolin Evohaler contains salbutamol sulphate and is used to treat breathing problems in people with asthma and similar conditions. This includes relieving and preventing asthma brought on by exercise or other “triggers”. These are things, which bring on asthma symptoms in some people. Common triggers include house dust, pollen, cats, dogs and cigarette smoke.
Ventolin Evohaler contains a propellant called HFA 134a. This is less harmful to the environment than older inhalers. Older inhalers may taste differently to Ventolin Evohaler. This will make no difference to how your medicine works.
Each dose of Ventolin should last up to 4 to 6 hours.
Get medical help right away if Ventolin no longer helps your symptoms. Also get medical help if your symptoms get worse or if you need to use your inhaler more often.
While you are using Ventolin, use other inhaled medicines and asthma medicines only as directed by your doctor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or nursing, and ask about the use of Ventolin.
How should I take Ventolin?
1. Take the cap off the mouthpiece of the actuator. Shake the inhaler well before each spray.
2. Hold the inhaler with the mouthpiece down. Breathe out through your mouth and push as much air from your lungs as you can. Put the mouthpiece in your mouth and close your lips around it.
3. Push the top of the canister all the way down while you breathe in deeply and slowly through your mouth. Right after the spray comes out, take your finger off the canister. After you have breathed in all the way, take the inhaler out of your mouth and close your mouth.
4. Hold your breath as long as you can, up to 10 seconds, then breathe normally.
5. If your doctor has prescribed more sprays, wait 1 minute and shake the inhaler again. Repeat steps 2 through 4.
6. Put the cap back on the mouthpiece after every time you use the inhaler, and make sure it snaps firmly into place.
How can I buy Ventolin online
You can buy Ventolin online with or without a prescription at Medical Specialists, after completing a simple online consultation. If you prefer to order Ventolin over the phone, just give us a call and we will be pleased to help. We are the UK’s leading supplier of Asthmatic medication, and Ventolin evohaler for sale in the UK by a pharmacy is regulated by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.
For full patient information, please read or print out the leaflet provided at the bottom of this page about Ventolin.
This patient information leaflet is provided for information purposes only. This leaflet information should not be used in contradiction with your Doctor or Pharmacist's advice. Medical Specialists recommend that you carefully read the information leaflet provided with your medication. Medical Specialists will not accept liability for information displayed. Please refer to the leaflet provided with your medication for the latest manufacturer's information.
Side effects
The most common side effects include throat irritation, viral respiratory infection, upper respiratory inflammation, cough and musculoskeletal pain. The side effect profile in children is generally similar to that of adults.
Tell your Doctor if you have the following:
Before and while you are taking Ventolin, tell your doctor if you have
- a heart disorder
- blood, or seizure disorder
- high blood pressure
- diabetes
- an overactive thyroid
- also tell your doctor if you are pregnant or nursing
Some medicines can interfere with how well asthma medications work. Before and while you are taking Ventolin, tell your doctor about all medicines you are taking, especially heart medicines and drugs that treat depression, and use other inhaled medicines and asthma medicines only as directed by your doctor.
Take Ventolin as directed by your doctor. Do not take extra doses or take more often without asking your doctor.
The action of Ventolin should last up to 4 to 6 hours. Ventolin should not be used more frequently than recommended. Do not increase the dose or frequency of doses of Ventolin without consulting your doctor. If you find that treatment with Ventolin becomes less effective for symptomatic relief, your symptoms become worse, and/or you need to use the product more frequently than usual, you should seek medical attention immediately. While you are using Ventolin, other inhaled drugs and asthma medicines should be used only as directed by your doctor. If you are pregnant or nursing, contact your doctor about the use of Ventolin.
Adverse effects of treatment with Ventolin include palpitations, chest pain, rapid heart rate, tremor and nervousness. Effective and safe use of Ventolin includes an understanding of the way that it should be administered. Use Ventolin only with the actuator supplied with the product. The Ventolin actuator should not be used with other aerosol medicines.
Do not use Ventolin if you are allergic to salbutamol sulphate or any of the ingredients of Ventolin. Ask your doctor if you have questions.
If your symptoms become significantly worse when you use Ventolin, call your doctor right away. This worsening of symptoms can be life threatening and frequently occurs with the first use of a new canister.
Take Ventolin as directed by your doctor. Do not take extra doses or take more often without asking your doctor. Get medical help right away if Ventolin no longer helps your symptoms, if your symptoms get worse, or if you are using your inhaler more often than usual. Your asthma may be getting worse.
Effects on the heart and blood vessels may occur with the use of Ventolin. These effects may include fast heartbeat, irregular heartbeat, change in blood pressure, or chest pain. Other side effects include shakiness and nervousness.
Allergic reactions may occur including breathing problems, suddenly feeling weak or lightheaded, swelling of the face, mouth, tongue, and/or throat, including difficulty swallowing, rash and hives. These may be serious. Stop taking Ventolin right away and call your doctor if such reactions occur.