Ventolin Inhaler (Salbutamol 100mcg) - Fast Relief for Asthma & COPD
Ventolin Inhaler is the most trusted "reliever" or "rescue" medication in Nigeria for the quick treatment of asthma symptoms and sudden breathing difficulties. Known commonly as the "blue inhaler", it contains Salbutamol (100mcg per puff). It acts as a bronchodilator to open your airways within minutes, providing immediate relief from wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.
How Ventolin Inhaler Works
When you inhale a dose of Ventolin, the active ingredient (Salbutamol sulfate) directly targets the muscles in the walls of the small airways in the lungs. It causes these muscles to relax, a process called bronchodilation. This allows your airways to open up, making it significantly easier to breathe during an asthma attack or after exposure to triggers like dust, smoke, or cold air.
Key Benefits
- Fast-Acting Relief: Usually starts working within 5 minutes.
- 200 Metered Puffs: Each canister provides exactly 200 accurate doses of 100mcg Salbutamol.
- Trusted Delivery: Manufactured by Glaxo Wellcome (GSK), providing a consistent dose with every puff.
- Exercise Protection: Can be used before physical activity to prevent exercise-induced asthma.
How to Use Your Ventolin Inhaler
- Shake well: Remove the cap and shake the inhaler for 5 seconds.
- Exhale: Breathe out gently to empty your lungs.
- Inhale: Place the mouthpiece in your mouth and seal with your lips. Start to breathe in slowly and deeply, then press the canister once.
- Hold: Hold your breath for about 10 seconds to let the medicine reach deep into your lungs.
- Wait: If you need a second puff, wait about 1 minute and repeat.
Safety & Storage
- Rescue Only: Use this inhaler only when needed for symptom relief. If you find yourself using it more than 3 times a week, talk to a GoMed pharmacist about a "preventer" treatment.
- Side Effects: You may notice a slight tremor or a faster heartbeat; these are common and usually temporary.
- Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place below 30°C, away from direct sunlight.
Ventolin is a Prescription Only Medicine (POM). For professional guidance, you can contact a GoMed pharmacist.