Salamol Easi-Breathe CFC-Free Inhaler 100mcg (200 dose)

Salbutamol/Salamol is used to relieve symptoms of asthma and COPD such as coughing, wheezing and feeling breathless. It works by relaxing the muscles of the airways into the lungs which makes it easier to breathe.

Salbutamol inhalers are called ‘reliever’ inhalers because they give you quick relief from breathing problems when you need them. Usually you will be given another inhaler to ‘prevent’ your symptoms and should be used regularly every day.
If you require your salbutamol inhaler more than 3 times a week, it indicates that your asthma is not well controlled.

Only use your salbutamol when you need it. This may be when you notice symptoms, or prior to an activity that can make you breathless.

The normal dose for adults:

• 1 or 2 puffs of salbutamol when you need it up to a maximum of 4 times in 24 hours (regardless of whether you have 1 puff or 2 puffs at a time)

Asthma attacks can get worse very quickly. If you are struggling to breathe or have asthma symptoms that are not getting better, go to hospital immediately or call an ambulance.

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The following side effects may happen with this medicine:

Allergic Reactions (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)

If you have an allergic reaction, stop taking Ventolin Evohaler and see a doctor straight away.

Talk to your doctor as soon as possible if:

you feel your heart is beating faster or stronger than usual (palpitations). This is usually harmless, and usually stops after you have used the medicine for a while
you may feel your heartbeat is uneven or it gives an extra beat
these may affect up to 1 in 10 people.

Tell your doctor if you have any of the following side effects which may also happen with this medicine:

Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)

• feeling shaky

• headache.

Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)

• mouth and throat irritation

• muscle cramps.

Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)

• a low level of potassium in your blood

• increased blood flow to your extremities (peripheral dilatation).

Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)

• changes in sleep patterns and changes in behaviour, such as restlessness and excitability.

Find out more on the patient information leaflet