Salbutamol EasyHaler Inhaler – 100mcg/200 Doses

What is Salbutamol EasyHaler Inhaler?

Salbutamol EasyHaler Inhaler is a fast-acting “reliever” inhaler that contains the active ingredient salbutamol, an asthma medicine, which opens up the airways. In addition to relieving asthma, it also helps with chest tightness, wheezing and coughing in adults and children aged 4 years and over. It’s also used for prevention of asthma symptoms brought on by exercise or allergies.

We require evidence of your asthma diagnosis to provide this treatment. When we cannot view your NHS Summary care record, we will need a photo of your repeat medication slip showing your prescribed salbutamol inhaler, or a screenshot of your medication in your NHS/Patient Access app. 

How to use this product

Always use Salbutamol EasyHaler Inhaler exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor / Chemist4U pharmacist has told you. You must contact your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist if you need to use this “reliever” inhaler more often than usual, you need to use it more than twice a week, or your wheeziness or chest tightness is worse than usual. For information on the correct way to use this inhaler, refer to the patient information leaflet.

For adults, older people and adolescents aged 12 years and over, for the relief of symptoms of an acute asthma attack and intermittent asthma the starting dose is one puff (100mcg) that may be increased to two puffs (200mcg). To prevent symptoms before exercise or contact with triggers, the starting dose is two puffs (200mcg) that may be increased to four puffs (400mcg).

For children aged 4 to 11 years, for the relief of symptoms of an acute asthma attack and intermittent asthma the dose is one puff (100mcg) as required. This may be increased to two puffs (200mcg) if required. To prevent symptoms before exercise or contact with triggers, the dose is one puff (100mcg). This may be increased to two puffs (200mcg) if required. For regular treatment the dose is up to two puffs (200mcg) up to 4 times a day.

Children should always have adult supervision when using this inhaler. The maximum daily dose in 24 hours for both adults and children aged 4 years and over is 8 puffs of 100 mcg (800 micrograms).

Is Salbutamol EasyHaler Inhaler suitable for pregnant and breastfeeding women?

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, you must ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist for advice before taking any new medicine.

Does salbutamol sulphate cause drowsiness?

Salbutomol can cause dizziness in some people. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medicine affects you.

When should this product not be used?

Salbutamol EasyHaler Inhaler may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not use this product if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or you’re allergic to lactose or milk protein. Salbutamol EasyHaler Inhaler should not be used to treat premature labour or threatened miscarriage, as inhaled salbutamol products are not suitable for this purpose.

Talk to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this medicine if you have any of the following:

• You are taking any other medicines

• Any diseases affecting the heart or blood vessels
• Any infection in your lungs
• Overactivity of the thyroid gland
• Low levels of potassium in your blood
• Diabetes
• Hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption, you should not take this medicine

Are there any side effects?

Like all medicines, Salbutamol EasyHaler Inhaler may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness. Common side effects include:

• Feeling a bit shaky
• Increased or uneven heart rate
• Increased blood flow to your extremities

For more information on potential side effects, refer to the patient information leaflet. If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.

How to submit evidence of your asthma diagnosis

If we cannot access your NHS Summary care record, we will need a photo or screenshot of your medication. We need evidence that you are prescribed this treatment regularly on repeat. You can see examples of acceptable evidence below.

Photo of paper prescription

Screenshot of NHS/Patient Access app

Storage information

Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.

Important information

This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk

If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or our pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or our pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.

Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.

Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.

Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.

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