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 average price for Symbicort is around $359 while current price for Combivent is around $397, said Jaxen Nelson, an Associate Professor at the University of Guam and a Patient Representative 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 |