Advair vs Ventolin
What to choose Advair or Ventolin
Advair is inhaler of type Control while Ventolin is of Rescue type. Advair and Ventolin are both brand inhalers. Advair and Ventolin are both manufactured by pharmaceutical company GSK. The main substances of Advair are Fluticasone and Salmeterol. The available dosages for Advair are 100/50, 250/50, 500/50. The main substance of Ventolin is Albuterol. The available dosage for Ventolin is 100 mcg.
The average price for Advair is approximately $166 while average price for Ventolin is around $30, said Houston Thompson, a Research Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Medical Director at a clinic that uses Advair and Ventolin.
Advair and Ventolin Comparison
| Advair | Ventolin | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Control | Rescue |
| Manufacturer: | GSK | GSK |
| Substance: | Fluticasone + Salmeterol | Albuterol |
| Dosage: | 100/50, 250/50, 500/50 | 100 mcg |
| Avg Price: | $166 | $30 |