Salamol Inhaler CFC-Free Inhaler 100mcg, 200 Doses
What is Salamol Inhaler?

Salamol Inhaler contains the active ingredient salbutamol and helps to treat respiratory conditions, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The quick and direct action of the active ingredient means that Salamol can be used as a reliever inhaler to alleviate the symptoms associated with asthma attacks. It does this by stimulating muscle receptors in your lungs, causing your airways to relax and allowing you to breathe more freely.
The Salamol Inhaler CFC Free is an Asthma Inhaler treatment that is used to help get rid of Asthma symptoms.
Salamol CFC Free Inhaler contains a class of medicine belonging to bronchodilators called salbutamol. These bronchodilators help manage the narrowing of tubes to the lungs caused by muscle spasms. Once administered, the medicine can take up to four to six hours to open up the air passages.
As well as asthma, Salamol can be used to treat COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), an umbrella term used to describe various lung diseases, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
If you are suffering from asthma, the Salbutamol Inhaler reliever can help relieve current symptoms and stop future ones before they occur.
Salamol CFC Free Inhalers are called ?reliever? inhalers (blue inhaler) because they give you quick relief from breathing problems as required, only when you need them. In most cases, you will be given another inhaler to ?prevent? your symptoms and you should use this regularly every day. If you need to use your salbutamol inhaler more than 3 times a week, it could be a sign that your breathing problem is not well controlled.
How does the Salamol inhaler work?

The active ingredient, salbutamol, works on receptors in the lungs, called beta 2 receptors. After a dose, this active ingredient will stimulate these receptors, which will relax the airway muscles, allowing you to breathe with more ease.
What are the benefits of Salamol?

The main benefit of Salamol is its effectiveness in providing quick relief from asthma symptoms, such as wheezing and chest tightness. Salamol comes in the form of a standard inhaler, as well as a CFC- free inhaler device, which allows quick treatment directly to the lungs. Salamol can also be taken prior to exercise, to prevent any asthma-related symptoms.
Who is suitable to use this medication?

The Salamol inhaler is used to relieve an asthma attack or symptoms of asthma when they occur. It should not be used as a preventer treatment. This medication is unsuitable if you are allergic to its active ingredient, salbutamol. If you have diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure or hyperthyroidism or are pregnant or breastfeeding then this medication may be deemed unsuitable.
Salamol CFC Free Inhaler 100 mcg
Salamol CFC Free Inhaler 100 mcg contains the generic ingredient Salbutamol. Salbutamol belongs to a group of medicines called fast-acting bronchodilators. Bronchodilators help reduce inflammation and keep the airways open to your lungs, as well as relieving chest tightness, wheezing and coughing.
Salamol CFC Free Inhaler 100 mcg Salbutamol works by stimulating the receptors in the lungs, called beta 2 receptors. This causes the muscles to relax and allows an easier time breathing.
Once inhaled, Salamol CFC Free Inhaler 100 mcg Salbutamol normally starts to take effect within 15 minutes and can last up to two to six hours.
Salamol Inhaler Side Effects
Like with all medicine, Blue Inhaler Salamol Side Effects can occur but these aren?t experienced by everyone. If you experience any of these Blue Inhaler Salamol side effects, especially if you?re breathing or wheezing is getting worse after taking it, immediately stop and speak to your doctor as soon as possible.
Go to the hospital immediately if you experience any of the following side effects ?

Like all medicines, some people may experience side effects when using Salamol.
Some side effects may indicate an allergic reaction. If you experience any of the side effects below, seek medical attention immediately.

A decrease in blood pressure
Difficulty breathing
Swelling of the throat or face
Wheezing or coughing
Rash

Common Salamol side effects include:

Dizziness
Headache
Tenseness
Tremors

Uncommon Salamol side effects include:

Muscle pain

Rare Salamol side effects include:

Dry or sore mouth
Hallucinations
Low blood potassium levels (Hypokalaemia)
Mouth irritation
Muscle cramps
Nausea (Feeling sick)
Palpitations
Sleep disturbances
Tachycardia (Increased heart rate)
Throat irritation
Vomiting (Being sick)

Further information on the full list of known Salamol side effects can be found in the patient information leaflet supplied with your medicine.

How To Use Salamol Inhaler
Always follow the advice and guidance given to you by your doctor when taking this medicine. If you?re not sure about something check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.
The following is a guide on how to use Salamol Inhaler.
Before using the inhaler, ensure that it?s clean. You MUST make sure that you clean your inhaler once a week to prevent any blockage.
When ready, make sure you are stood or sitting in an upright position. Hold the inhaler in an upright position also as the inhaler will not work if it?s not held correctly.
Before use, test the inhaler by firing two shots into the air. Only do this if the inhaler hasn?t been used for a period of five days or more.
After all of the above has been read and tested, a step by step guide on how to use the inhaler ?

Take the cap off the inhaler. Make sure the mouthpiece is clean.
Hold the inhaler upright, with your thumb on the base and your first finger on the top of the can. Now shake the inhaler strongly up and down.
Breathe out normally as far as you comfortably can. Hold the mouthpiece firmly between your lips.
Breathe in slowly and deeply. As you start to breathe in, press the aerosol can with your first finger to spray the aerosol and release the medicine. Continue to breathe in slowly and deeply.
Take the inhaler out of your mouth and hold your breath for 10 seconds, or as long as you comfortably can. Then breathe out slowly.

If more than one dose is needed, wait up to one minute before following from step 2 again. Once you?re finished with the blue inhaler salamol, put the cap back on.
Difference Between Ventolin and Salamol
There is no difference between Ventolin and Salamol, at least in their chemical makeup. They are exactly the same apart from their names, packaging and inhaler designs.
Ingredients of Salamol Inhaler
One metered dose contains salbutamol sulfate equivalent to 100 micrograms salbutamol.
200 Doses per Inhaler
Is Salamol a steroid?
Salamol is not a steroid. However, it is often prescribed with a steroid inhaler like?Clenil inhaler?to help control inflammation in the lungs.