NHS Senior Clinical Pharmacist, Irsalan Ahmed (MPharm) provides a simple explanation of the medication below:

'Salamol contains a fast-acting bronchodilator called Salbutamol, an effective medication that helps to relax and expand airways in asthma/COPD especially during asthma attacks'.

If you think Salamol is a treatment that can help you, start an online consultation now for a registered prescriber to review. If treatment is deemed suitable, they can prescribe it, and we can deliver it to you from the comfort of your own home with a range of convenient delivery and payment options for you to choose from. If you have any questions about a medication, you should always consult your doctor with any questions prior to starting treatment, to ensure that it is safe and suitable for you.

What is Salamol?

Salamol inhalers contains the active ingredient salbutamol, a medicine that belongs to the class of bronchodilators. The active ingredient is inhaled through the use of an inhaler or a nebulizer, to allow it to act directly in the lungs where it works fast in relieving asthma attacks, shortness or breath, or chest tightness.

A Salamol inhaler can be used shortly before exercising if you have exercise-triggered asthma. You can also use it if you know that you will be exposed to allergens that will trigger your wheezing, such as pollen or pet fur. Salamol will open your airways and help prevent wheezing.

How does Salamol work?

Salamol is available as a CFC-free inhaler, Salamol easi-breathe CFC-free inhaler, and Salamol steri-nebs, which all contain the active ingredient salbutamol. Salbutamol works by acting on receptors in the lungs called beta 2 receptors. The medicine causes the muscles in the airways to relax and allows the opening of the airways for easy breathing.

In asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), airways become narrowed, making it difficult for the air to get in and out of the lungs. By opening the airways, salbutamol makes breathing easier. Salbutamol works within a few minutes of taking a dose, with its effects lasting for four to six hours.

What are the benefits of using Salamol?

Salamol inhalers are effective in providing immediate relief from the symptoms of asthma. Salbutamol, the active ingredient in Salamol effectively cause the muscles in the airways to relax to allow its opening for easy breathing.

Salamol effectively relieves the symptoms of an asthma attack in a few minutes.

For more information on the prescription medication patients should refer to the Salamol patient information leaflet.

How do I use Salamol?

Salamol Inhaler How To Use

When using Salamol, always follow the order of your doctor or the instructions in the information leaflet that comes with the product package. Your doctor will tell you how many puffs to use each day. Do not exceed the doctor’s prescribed dose.

You should learn how to correctly use your inhaler in order to get the right amount of medication into your lungs. Instructions will also be provided with the inhaler. You can request your doctor or nurse to demonstrate to you the proper use of the inhaler.

Salamol CFC-free inhaler is a metered dose inhaler. It delivers the medicine as a fine mist or spray. You need to coordinate the pressing down of the canister and the breathing in of the spray. If you find it difficult to use a Salamol inhaler because of difficulty to press down the canister, you can use a spacer device to make the use of the inhaler easier.

What is the proper dosage for Salamol?

Salamol is used for the relief of an acute asthma attack. Be sure to follow the instructions and the dose recommended by your doctor. Salamol inhalers or steri-nebs can be used to prevent breathing problems. It should be used about 10 minutes before exercising or exposure to an allergen to open up the airways.

Below, UK Meds answer some of the most common questions our customers have asked us about Salamol.

What is Salamol Easi-Breathe Inhaler?

Salamol easi-breathe inhaler is a breath actuated inhaler. It automatically releases a dose of the medicine as you through the mouthpiece. You need to put the mouthpiece to your lips and breathe in steadily and deeply to take a dose of the medicine. Do not stop breathing when you feel the puff in your mouth. It is important that you keep breathing in after the release of the puff.

Salamol steri-nebs are to be used in a nebulizer. It is usually used in a hospital setting. A nebulizer converts the liquid medicine inside the nebules into particles that can be inhaled. It is used to deliver higher doses of medicine than a standard inhaler.

How do I buy Salamol online?

You can safely buy Salamol online at UK Meds. You will first need to have an online consultation with a pharmacist independent prescriber before your order will be supplied. The online consultation will ensure that Salamol is the right medication for your medical condition.

Can you get a Salamol Inhaler at Boots?

Salamol CFC Free Inhaler Boots

Yes. At the time of writing, a Salamol CFC Free Inhaler is available at Boots. However, should you wish to purchase Salamol Inhaler at a better price, you can do so at UK Meds. Additionally, if you would like to purchase more than one Salamol inhaler you can benefit from further savings.