Symbicort vs Combivent
What to choose Symbicort or Combivent
Symbicort is inhaler of type Control while Combivent is of Rescue type. Symbicort and Combivent are both brand inhalers. Symbicort is manufactured by pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, while Combivent is manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim. The main substances of Symbicort are Budesonide and Formoterol. The available dosages for Symbicort are 100/6, 160/4.5, 200/6, 400/6. The main substances of Combivent are Ipratropium and Albuterol. The available dosage for Combivent is 20/100.
The current cost for Symbicort is approximately $359 while average cost for Combivent is around $397, said Kristian Garcia, an Instructor at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and a Physician at a clinic that uses Symbicort and Combivent.
Symbicort and Combivent Comparison
| Symbicort | Combivent | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Control | Rescue |
| Manufacturer: | AstraZeneca | Boehringer Ingelheim |
| Substance: | Budesonide + Formoterol | Ipratropium + Albuterol |
| Dosage: | 100/6, 160/4.5, 200/6, 400/6 | 20/100 |
| Avg Price: | $359 | $397 |