Ventolin (Salbutamol) asthma inhaler is typically used to relieve asthma attacks or when the patient is experiencing difficulty in breathing. It contains the active ingredient Salbutamol which is fast-acting and is effective for treating symptoms of asthma. When inhaled, the drug relaxes the airways of the lungs which allows the person to breathe easier thus alleviating an acute asthmatic episode.
What is Ventolin? Ventolin is a blue inhaler that contains the ingredient Salbutamol. It works by opening up the airways, relieving the symptoms of asthma such as breathlessness, wheeze or a tight chest. It is therefore known as a "reliever".
Ventolin contains the active ingredient Salbutamol Sulphate and is used in the treatment of Asthma. It is the common blue reliever inhaler used by asthma sufferers. The Evohaler contains 100ug of Salbutamol, a quick-acting drug that helps stops an asthma attack when it occurs.
Ventolin inhalers belong to the class of short-acting bronchodilators that help people with a breathing problem open up airways for immediate relief from shortness of breath or wheezing. It is referred to as rescue inhaler because it can immediately stop asthma attacks.