Salbutamol Inhaler

Before you buy this inhaler or use it, it is important to breathe as slowly as possible. Following this, follow the steps below.

How to use your inhaler

• Stand or sit upright
• Remove the inhaler mouthpiece cover, gently squeezing the sides with your thumb and forefinger to pull apart
• Shake the inhaler four/five times
• Hold the inhaler upright, with the thumb on the base below the mouthpiece
• Breathe out as far as comfortable
• Place the mouthpiece in your mouth, between your teeth and close your lips around it
• Breathe in through your mouth into your air passages and then press down on the top of the canister (whilst still breathing in steadily and deeply
• Hold your breath and remove the inhaler from your mouth

If you need to take more puffs of salbutamol, wait about a minute and a half, and always replace the mouthpiece cover following use. You should then start to breathe more easily afterwards.

Young users may need help to operate this inhaler. Weak handed users may find it easier to hold the inhaler with both hands.

If you would like to know more about using your inhaler properly, Asthma UK provides more information on how to use your inhaler.

If you buy this inhaler, the medication in it is in a class of drugs called bronchodilators. This helps to relax muscles in the lungs and widen airways. This is often used to treat long term conditions such as asthma.

We advise that you consult with your doctor or prescriber before you use or buy a this inhaler online.

The effects may last between 3-5 hours but will depend on the individual.

We advise that you consult with your doctor or prescriber before you use or buy this inhaler online.

You should only use it if you are having symptoms such as wheezing and breathlessness. This may be triggered by things such as exercise or allergies, though sometimes there will not be an obvious cause which is why you should always keep an inhaler on you.

If you buy this inhaler and use it, it may have side effects, below are a few of the common side effects:

• Feeling shaky
• Headache
• Feeling anxious
• Irritation to the mouth and throat

For a full list of side effects, please read the online Patient Information Leaflet.

Call a doctor straight away if you get:

• muscle pain/weakness, muscle cramps, or an abnormal heartbeat
• dizziness or unconsciousness
• chest pain
• a very bad headache

If you buy this, it is possible to overdose, so you should keep an eye out for the following symptoms as it can be deadly:

• dry mouth
• tremors
• chest pain
• increased heartbeats
• nausea
• generally feeling ill
• seizures
• dizziness or fainting

It is fine to consume moderate amounts of alcohol when using this inhaler. There are no known food types that interact with this course of treatment.

Some food can worsen the side effects experienced whilst using the inhaler. For instance, too many caffeine-containing drinks can cause tremors. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you are concerned about this.

You should not use or buy this inhaler if you are on a course of treatment to regulate your heartbeat, or if you are using any other reliever medications for asthma.

If you a pregnant or trying to get pregnant speak to your GP before starting this course of treatment. Consult your doctor before you use or buy this inhaler if you have any heart problems, you can also speak to your pharmacist or nurse if you have any questions about your asthma.

If you buy this inhaler it will work by opening the airways and therefore effectively reduces coughing, wheezing and tight chests. Asthma attacks can be dangerous or even life-threatening, therefore it is important you use your inhalers as they are prescribed.

We advise that you consult with your doctor or prescriber before you use or buy this inhaler online.

A Ventolin inhaler contains salbutamol and is used to treat asthma, acting as a fast-acting bronchodilator to help your airways stay open and relieve chest tightness, wheezing and coughing. The type of inhaler you get will depend on what you are prescribed.

Standard Salbutamol inhalers usually come as the Salamol inhaler. These contain the same active ingredient as a Ventolin Evohaler. It is just a cheaper brand of salbutamol inhaler but works in the same way.

You can buy both inhalers and compare the price on the e-Surgery Ventolin inhaler page.

Yes, you can legally buy this inhaler online from registered prescribers such as e-Surgery.

Always make sure you check for the green GPhC logo anytime you buy inhalers online or other medicines.

You can use the GPhC website to check if a pharmacy is registered. This ensures that when you buy inhalers online they are genuine.

Please read the online Patient Information Leaflet for directions on storage and cleaning of your inhaler. These leaflets also give you instructional information about how to use them, side effects and cautions, and a cleaning guide for your inhaler. The cleaning guide is typically found under the How to Use section in your leaflet. It’s important to read this as it will give you the most specific information available about how to keep your inhaler clean.

If you buy this inhaler, how you should clean it:

• Take out the metal canister from the blue plastic inhaler casing and remove the mouthpiece cover.
• Clean the blue plastic inhaler casing thoroughly under warm running water. DO NOT: Let the metal canister come into contact with water.
• Dry the blue plastic inhaler casing thoroughly, outside and inside.
• Place the metal canister back into the blue plastic Salbutamol casing.
• Test the blue inhaler now by releasing a puff into the air.
• Put the mouthpiece cover back on.

Before you buy this inhaler online, Please read the online Patient Information Leaflet, it has a lot of useful information about your inhaler. If you have any more questions regarding your inhaler don’t hesitate to use our completely free Ask-a-Pharmacist service. We’re always here to help!

If you choose to buy this inhaler online with e-Surgery prices start from 7.95. This includes the cost of a private prescription.

e-Surgery uses Royal Mail delivery with choices starting from; Royal Mail 48 tracked delivery, Royal Mail tracked 24 and Royal Mail 1pm special delivery (discover more about e-Surgery delivery).When you buy an inhaler online they will arrive in discreet, recyclable packaging at a delivery address of your choice. Find out to recycle packaging from e-Surgery.

The e-Surgery health hub has advice, guidance, and updates on all areas of health, wellness, and pharmacy. You might find these resources useful:

How to Clean A Ventolin and Salbutamol Asthma Inhaler

What Are The Types of Asthma Inhaler?

What is the Difference between Ventolin and Salbutamol Asthma Inhalers?

Asthma Tracker For Reliever Inhaler Use Free Download

If you have any more questions on this topic, you can also use our free Ask-a-Pharmacist service!

If you buy a Salbutamol inhaler, you should not dispose of it in the general waste bin once you have finished using the item or if it has expired and is no longer usable. Please return it to your local pharmacy or GP surgery for the correct disposal.

If you buy this inhaler, the primary function of it is not for hay fever, but a doctor may advise otherwise. If you are contemplating purchasing this inhaler for your hay fever, then you should first consult with your doctor or prescriber to make sure you receive the correct treatment for your condition. However, you should always seek advice from your doctor or prescriber before you buy inhalers online.

There is no evidence to suggest that if you buy this inhaler and use it, that it will be dangerous to do so during pregnancy. Asthma symptoms must be managed during pregnancy but if you are concerned about how your inhaler is affecting your unborn baby then you should seek your doctor’s advice immediately. However, you should always seek advice from your doctor or prescriber before you buy inhalers online.

There is no evidence to suggest that if you use and buy this inhaler, that it will affect your use of any contraception. However, you should always seek advice from your doctor or prescriber before you buy inhalers online.

This inhaler can be prescribed for conditions such as asthma. To get more information on whether you need a this inhaler for your asthma you should seek the advice of a doctor or prescriber.

They contain different active ingredients. If you were to buy a this inhaler contains Salbutamol, whereas a Kelhale Inhaler contains Beclometasone. This inhaler acts as a reliever by opening up your airways and respiratory system but a Kelhale Inhaler acts as an anti-inflammatory. However, you should always seek advice from your doctor or prescriber before you buy inhalers online.

They contain different active ingredients. If you were to buy a this inhaler contains Salbutamol, whereas a Qvar Easi-Breathe contains Beclometasone. This inhaler acts as a reliever by opening up your airways and respiratory system but a Qvar Easi-Breathe acts as an anti-inflammatory. However, you should always seek advice from your doctor or prescriber before you buy inhalers online.

They contain different active ingredients. If you were to buy a this inhaler contains Salbutamol, whereas an Atrovent Inhaler contains an active ingredient called Ipratropium bromide. However, you should always seek advice from your doctor or prescriber before you buy inhalers online.

If you buy this inhaler or a Salamol Easi-Breathe both will contain the same active ingredient, Salbutamol, and act as relievers. However, they can come in different forms and are not necessarily interchangeable. It is advised that our customers seek the advice of their doctor or prescriber before switching between medicines. However, you should always seek advice from your doctor or prescriber before you buy inhalers online.

If you use or buy this inhaler to be taken with prednisolone, we recommend that you seek the advice of your GP or prescriber or use our Ask-a-Pharmacist service.

If you buy this inhaler, its primary function is to relieve asthma symptoms. There is no evidence to suggest that it will reduce bleeding. If you have any questions about this or wish to find out more information, then you can use our Ask-a-Pharmacist service or talk to your GP or prescriber.

If you buy this inhaler online, it is used primarily used to relieve asthma symptoms. Whether it will prove an effective method for every individual is to be seen. Everyone is different, and some may find Salbutamol to be an effective way of managing their asthma symptoms, while others may find that other medications are more effective. 

If you have any questions about this or wish to find out more information, then you can use our Ask-a-Pharmacist service or talk to your GP or prescriber.

If you use your inhaler too much, then you may experience side effects. A side-effect you may notice if you are experiencing a Salbutamol overdose is a racing heartbeat, and you may also feel shaky. If you are concerned that you have overdosed on your medication, then you should seek the advice of a healthcare professional. 

If you have any questions about this or wish to find out more information, then you can use our Ask-a-Pharmacist service, or talk to your GP or prescriber.

There is currently no evidence to suggest that if you buy Salbutamol online and take it with Cetirizine that there will be any negative side effects. However, we advise that patients seek the advice of either their GP, or prescriber or use our Ask-a-Pharmacist service before mixing medication.

Unfortunately, e-Surgery cannot guarantee that our inhalers are vegan-friendly. However, we advise that patients speak to their GP, or prescriber or use our Ask-a-Pharmacist service before if they are concerned about the sourcing of any medication.

If you buy this inhaler and take it, the drug will be absorbed through the airways upon inhalation. However, we advise that patients speak to their GP, or prescriber or use our Ask-a-Pharmacist service if they have any concerns relating to the taking of their inhaler.

No, you cannot buy Salbutamol over the counter. It is a prescription-only drug, which means you first need to have it prescribed to you before you can get hold of it. We advise that patients speak to their GP, or prescriber or use our Ask-a-Pharmacist service if they have more questions about managing their asthma and believe they may require this inhaler.