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| Medicine name | How its taken | Device | Side effects |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Salbutamol (Ventolin®, Airomir®, Asmasal®, Pulvinal®, Salamol®, Salbulin®) |
Reliever. Taken when asthma symptoms start | Metered dose inhaler, Clickhaler, Easyhaler, Easi-Breathe, Accuhaler |
Your child may get shakiness (particularly in the hands), nervous tension, headache, fast or fluttering heartbeat, disturbed sleep, behaviour changes or muscle cramps. From medicines for children These side effects are short lasting and common. They are not a reason to stop taking the inhaler. Most children tolerate these mild side effects. If you are in any doubt contact your GP or asthma team. |
| 2. Terbutaline (Bricanyl®) |
Reliever. Taken when asthma symptoms start | Turbohaler | Your child may get shakiness (particularly in the hands), nervous tension, headache, fast or fluttering heartbeat, disturbed sleep, behaviour changes or muscle cramps. From medicines for children These side effects are short lasting and common. They are not a reason to stop taking the inhaler. Most children tolerate these mild side effects. If you are in any doubt contact your GP or asthma team. |
Please note:
These are the most commonly used inhalers at the time of publication of this website. If you do not see your inhaler you can speak to your GP or pharmacist or check the patient information leaflet for your inhaler and medication.
