Advair vs Combivent
What to choose Advair or Combivent
Advair is inhaler of type Control while Combivent is of Rescue type. Advair and Combivent are both brand inhalers. Advair is manufactured by pharmaceutical company GSK, while Combivent is manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim. The main substances of Advair are Fluticasone and Salmeterol. The available dosages for Advair are 100/50, 250/50, 500/50. The main substances of Combivent are Ipratropium and Albuterol. The available dosage for Combivent is 20/100.
The average price for Advair is roughly $166 while actual price for Combivent is roughly $397, said Crew Cruz, an Instructor at the University of Louisville and a Medical Director at a clinic that uses Advair and Combivent.
Advair and Combivent Comparison
| Advair | Combivent | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Control | Rescue |
| Manufacturer: | GSK | Boehringer Ingelheim |
| Substance: | Fluticasone + Salmeterol | Ipratropium + Albuterol |
| Dosage: | 100/50, 250/50, 500/50 | 20/100 |
| Avg Price: | $166 | $397 |