The right technique will ensure you’re getting the right dose, so you can better manage your symptoms
What is in this leaflet: What Ventolin Evohaler is and what it is used for
How often can you use a Ventolin Evohaler? When you are given the Ventolin Evohaler, you should be told how often you will need to use it
Salbutamol relaxes these muscles and helps you breathe without coughing and wheezing
As you slowly begin to breathe in through your mouth, press down once on the top of the inhaler
Reliance on such frequent supplementary use, or a sudden increase in dose, indicates poorly controlled or deteriorating asthma (see section 4
2 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU USE VENTOLIN EVOHALER Do not use Ventolin Evohaler: • If you are allergic to salbutamol sulphate or the other ingredient of this medicine, listed in section 6
To prime VENTOLIN HFA, release 4 sprays into the air away from the face, shaking well before
Ventolin Evohaler is a brand of the familiar blue inhaler used for asthma relief and other breathing conditions
; Rinse or gargle with water after using the controller inhaler to prevent oral thrush
They both work in the same way to relieve your symptoms, but you use them in a slightly different way
Manufacturer's PIL, Ventolin® Evohaler; GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd, The electronic Medicines Compendium Ventolin Evohaler contains 100ug of Salbutamol in a device known as a pressurised metred dose inhaler or PMDI
This gives you the best chance of managing your asthma symptoms
£ 14
Salbutamol is called a bronchodilator medicine because it dilates (widens) your airways
This inhaler works by opening up the air passages in your lungs to allow you to breathe more easily
On other Turbohalers, the dose counter is here
This is the case whether you have one or two puffs at a time, meaning it’s not recommended to exceed eight puffs within 24 hours