What is Ventolin?

Ventolin is a prescription only medicine created by GlaxoSmithKlein plc (GSK plc) that is prescribed to those with asthma or COPD. It is incredibly popular amongst those with asthma, known as ‘the blue inhaler’ more commonly. It comes in the form of a small, blue handheld device with an aerosol cannister on the inside that administers the drug from the mouthpiece and helps those with asthma to breathe clearly. Asthma is a respiratory condition which involves the lining of your bronchial tubes in the throat to swell when irritants are breathed in. Irritants can include certain and very common triggers like dust, pollen, pet hair, cold temperatures, exercise and much more. Other patients can be more susceptible to these than others, and there can be more specific triggers that involve patient needing to use their inhaler.

How does Ventolin work?

Ventolin is the brand named version for the drug that it contains, known as Salbutamol Sulfate, which is part of a family of medicines known as fast-acting bronchodilators. Other bronchodilators, such as Bricanyl and Salmeterol and more, are responsible for opening airways in your lungs and allowing them to stay open for much longer, ultimately relieving symptoms of wheeziness and breathlessness in asthmatics. Salbutamol works by allowing the muscles of the airways into the lungs to relax which ultimately makes it easier to breathe. There is no limit with taking your inhaler, however, the standard dosage for Ventolin inhaler is 1-2 puffs up to four times a day.

What are the benefits of Ventolin?

Due to the Ventolin brands popularity, a lot of people have used and can confirm Ventolin’s effectiveness, as well as clinical trials also confirming its efficacy. As well as this, it is a very convenient way to take medication, and the speed of its relief from asthmatic symptoms is almost immediate making it an incredibly useful medication in more aspects than just relieving symptoms. Ventolin inhalers only need to be taken when there is an onset of symptoms, meaning there is no stress with having to remember when to fulfill your dosage requirements daily.

What are the side effects of Ventolin?

Ventolin is a relatively safe medication to take, however all medication do come with side effects. More than 1 in 100 people have these side effects after taking 1 or 2 puffs of their inhaler. These common side effects include: feelings of shakiness, an increased heartrate for a short amount of time with no chest pains and headaches. These are symptoms of your body getting used to salbutamol, however, if these persist or bother you more than expected, please get in touch with your doctor of pharmacist. In a very rare case scenario, serious side effects can occur when taking salbutamol such as muscle pain or weakness (like cramps), irregular heartbeat or extreme dizziness and fainting. If you do experience any of these symptoms it is important to seek medical help immediately.

Where can you buy Ventolin online?

You can buy Ventolin online in the UK on Pharmacy Planet. All you have to do is fill in a clinical consultation questionnaire, and our clinical team will take care of the rest for you.