Ventolin Inhaler
Ventolin Inhaler is a inhaler made by GSK that contains Salbutamol 100 mcg per puff. Salbutamol is a bronchodilator (reliever): quickly opens the airways during asthma or wheezing.
| Ingredient (salt) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salbutamol | 100 mcg per puff |
What it is used for
Quickly opens the airways during asthma or wheezing.
How it works
A short-acting reliever. It relaxes the muscles around the airways within minutes, opening them up during asthma or COPD symptoms.
How to take it
Usually 1 or 2 puffs from an inhaler when needed, ideally through a spacer. If you need it more than 3 times a week your asthma is not well controlled; see your doctor.
Common side effects
- Shaky hands
- Fast heartbeat
- Headache
- Muscle cramps
Get medical help straight away if
- No relief after the usual dose, or you need it every 4 hours or more often
- Chest pain
- Breathing worse after using it
Be careful
Can cause shaking or a fast heartbeat; needing it often means asthma is poorly controlled.
Other medicines and interactions
Non-selective beta blockers (propranolol) can block it. High doses with diuretics, steroids or theophylline may lower potassium.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Inhaled salbutamol is safe to use in pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
Same composition, other brands (1)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
Common questions
What is Ventolin Inhaler?
Ventolin Inhaler is a inhaler by GSK containing Salbutamol 100 mcg per puff.
What is Ventolin Inhaler used for?
Quickly opens the airways during asthma or wheezing.
How should I take Ventolin Inhaler?
Usually 1 or 2 puffs from an inhaler when needed, ideally through a spacer. If you need it more than 3 times a week your asthma is not well controlled; see your doctor. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.
What are the side effects of Ventolin Inhaler?
Common side effects include: Shaky hands, fast heartbeat, headache, muscle cramps. Get medical help straight away for: No relief after the usual dose, or you need it every 4 hours or more often, chest pain, breathing worse after using it.
Does Ventolin Inhaler need a prescription?
Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.
Can I take Ventolin Inhaler in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Inhaled salbutamol is safe to use in pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
What are the substitutes for Ventolin Inhaler?
Brands with the same composition: Asthalin Inhaler. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.
Sources and further reading
- Salbutamol: NHS · MedlinePlus
NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.
Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.
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