Ventolin vs Combivent
What to choose Ventolin or Combivent
Ventolin and Combivent are inhalers both of Rescue type. Ventolin and Combivent are both brand inhalers. Ventolin is manufactured by pharmaceutical company GSK, while Combivent is manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim. The main substance of Ventolin is Albuterol. The available dosage for Ventolin is 100 mcg. The main substances of Combivent are Ipratropium and Albuterol. The available dosage for Combivent is 20/100.
The current price for Ventolin is approximately $30 per inhaler while actual cost for Combivent is around $397 per inhaler, said Emery Sanchez, an Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland at Baltimore County and a Physician at a clinic that uses Ventolin and Combivent.
Ventolin and Combivent Comparison
| Ventolin | Combivent | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Rescue | Rescue |
| Manufacturer: | GSK | Boehringer Ingelheim |
| Substance: | Albuterol | Ipratropium + Albuterol |
| Dosage: | 100 mcg | 20/100 |
| Avg Price: | $30 | $397 |