Ventolin vs Combivent
What to choose Ventolin or Combivent
Ventolin is inhaler of type Rescue while Combivent is 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 actual cost for Ventolin is around $30 while current cost for Combivent is approximately $397, said Dax Campbell, a Professor at the Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 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 |