Do you need a prescription for Ventolin inhaler?

VENTOLIN HFA is a prescription inhaled medicine used to treat or prevent bronchospasm in people aged 4 years and older with reversible obstructive airway disease.

Can I get a puffer over the counter?

Pharmacist-only medicines Some over-the-counter medicines can only be sold to you after you have spoken to the pharmacist. Examples include inhalers (puffers) to relieve asthma and mild steroid-containing creams for skin irritations.

How do I get a salbutamol inhaler?

You can use a nebuliser in hospital or you may be given one to manage your condition at home. This medicine is only available on prescription.

How can I get an inhaler without seeing a doctor in Canada?

Yes, you can buy an inhaler at any local pharmacy. These include over the counter and prescription inhalers.

Do you need a prescription for Ventolin in Canada?

No prescription is needed. OTC inhalers offer temporary relief of more mild symptoms. Severe cases of asthma usually require Rx inhalers.

Can I buy Ventolin online?

Ventolin is a reliever inhaler that you use to stop asthma symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, breathlessness and tightness in the chest. You can buy Ventolin online with a prescription from a doctor, and you should follow your doctor’s advice on how to use it.

Are salbutamol and Ventolin the same?

Ventolin™ is actually the brand name (like hoover for vacuum cleaners), the active ingredient is Salbutamol, and other brands are available (e.g. Salamol™ and AirSalb™). Many people are understandably quite attached to their Ventolin™ inhaler, which can provide rapid relief from the symptoms of tightening airways.

Can you buy a blue asthma inhaler over the counter?

Can I buy Salbutamol inhalers over the counter? No, you cannot buy Salbutamol over the counter. Salbutamol is a prescription-only medication, which means you need a prescription before you can get it.