Advair vs Combivent

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 actual cost for Advair is approximately $166 while actual cost for Combivent is approximately $397, said Kiaan Roberts, a Lecturer at the Oregon Health Sciences University and an Advanced Medical Support Assistant at a clinic that uses Advair and Combivent.

Advair and Combivent Comparison

Combivent vs Advair
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