Salamol Easi-Breathe Inhaler

What is Salamol Easi-Breathe Inhaler?

Salamol Easi-Breathe is a breath-actuated inhaler that contains salbutamol. 

Salamol is a blue reliever inhaler and works quickly to suppress the symptoms of asthma.

You can only buy Salamol Easi-Breathe when you have been prescribed it by a doctor.

What is Salamol used to treat?

The Salamol Easi-Breathe inhaler is widely prescribed as an effective treatment for asthma.

The inhaler contains the active ingredient salbutamol, which is effective in providing short-term relief from asthma symptoms.

This active ingredient is also particularly effective at preventing the symptoms of exercise-induced asthma attacks. Salamol Easi-Breathe inhalers act incredibly fast and asthma sufferers will feel the effects long after taking it, making it one of the most effective treatments for asthma available.

Why is Salamol Easi-Breathe recommended to treat asthma?

Salbutamol has been used in the treatment of asthma since 1969 in the UK and is regularly featured on the World Health Organisation's List of Essential Medicines.

Clinical studies have found salbutamol to be an effective treatment for asthma symptoms. 

How does Salamol Easi-Breathe work?

Salbutamol targets the beta-2 adrenergic receptors on the smooth muscle in the airways. It inhibits inflammation and hypersensitivity from mast cells, which relaxes the airways so air can pass through them easier. Its inhibitory effect on certain cells within the airways can be felt within 5 minutes of administration, making it a highly effective reliever inhaler.

Salamol Easi-Breathe should be used as soon as asthma symptoms start to appear. The salbutamol contained within the inhaler will help with symptoms such as wheezing, coughing and breathlessness.

Salamol Easi-Breathe and other reliever inhalers should form part of a long term asthma treatment plan, which also includes the use of a daily preventer inhaler such as Clenil Modulite.

Who can use Salamol Easi-Breathe?

This inhaler is not suitable for people who have certain conditions. If you suffer from any of the below conditions, you should inform your doctor before you use it:

• Diabetes
• Irregular heartbeat
• A history of heart disease
• Thyroid issues
• Hypoxia
• High blood pressure

Can you buy Salamol Easi-Breathe over the counter?

Salamol is a prescription-only medicine, and not available to buy over the counter.

Can you buy Salamol Easi-Breathe online?

You can buy Salamol Easi-Breathe online in the UK from most pharmacies. When you buy Salamol Easi-Breathe online, you will need to complete a detailed medical questionnaire so a doctor or healthcare professional can assess your condition to ensure you are receiving the most suitable treatment.

Are there any Salamol alternatives?

The closest alternative to Salamol is the Ventolin inhaler, also known as the "blue inhaler". Ventolin also contains salbutamol as its active ingredient.

Airomir inhaler is another alternative to Salamol Easi-Breathe. Airomir also contains salbutamol as its active ingredient.

Other reliever inhaler alternatives include:

• Bricanyl Turbohaler

Salamol Easi-Breathe Dose

All of our doctors and pharmacists follow the NICE guidelines dosage instructions when prescribing Salamol.

How to use Salamol 100mcg Easi-Breathe inhaler

1. Shake the inhaler up and down.
2. Fold down the mouthpiece cap to open the inhaler.
3. Breathe out as far as is comfortable. 
4. Place the mouthpiece into your mouth and close your lips. 
5. Breathe in slowly and deeply to release a dose of the medicine into your mouth. Keep breathing as the dose is released. 
6. Remove the inhaler from your mouth and hold your breath for 10 seconds. 

Always use Salamol Easi-Breathe as your doctor or pharmacist instructs you. Read the patient information leaflet first and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Salamol Easi-Breathe (Salbutamol) Side Effects

As with all medicines, people who use the Salamol inhaler may experience certain side effects. Not everyone will suffer adverse effects from using this inhaler and the side effects should gradually improve as your body gets used to using the inhaler.

However, if any of the below symptoms persist, you should stop using Salamol and contact your doctor or pharmacist:

• Mild trembling or shaking
• Headaches
• Muscle cramps
• Feeling tense
• Dizziness

Seek medical attention straight away if you get any of the following side effects:

• Wheezing, breathing difficulties, coughing 
• A rash
• Swelling in your face and throat
• Decreased blood pressure 

This list is not exhaustive. Read the patient information leaflet for a full list of side effects.

Salamol Easi-Breathe Warnings and Drug Interactions

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicine before you start using Salamol Easi-Breathe

You should inform your doctor if you are taking any of these medications:

• Disulfiram
• Metronidazole
• Diuretics
• Long-term laxatives
• Propranolol
• Medication for heart disease (such as digoxin)
• Monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MOAI) antidepressants

You can find more information on Salamol Easi-Breathe drug interactions here.

Read the patient information leaflet for a comprehensive list of warnings. 

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Salbutamol is considered safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as per NHS guidance.

However, it is still recommended that you inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Salamol Easi-Breathe Ingredients

The main active ingredient within this medicine is: Salbutamol sulfate

For a full list of the inactive ingredients, please read the Summary of Product Characteristics.

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