Asthma inhalers

Asthma is a common condition caused by inflammation in your airways, which makes it harder for air to pass through. This makes it harder to breathe normally and can lead to an asthma attack, which can require urgent medical attention.

The main symptoms include:

The Ventolin® inhaler contains a drug called salbutamol, which helps relieve symptoms of an asthma attack.

The active ingredient in Ventolin®, salbutamol, is a bronchodilator — this means it works by relaxing the muscles around your airways. It’s an inhaled drug, so it gets to work soon after you breathe it in. Once your airways are relaxed, it becomes easier to breathe again.

Ventolin relieves symptoms during an asthma attack, but it can’t prevent symptoms from returning.

Ventolin® treats symptoms when you have them, but it doesn’t prevent them from returning. Other medications can have a long-term effect on your airways, which can prevent asthma symptoms. Speak to your doctor for more information about this.