Foracort Inhaler
100mcg + 6mcg · 200mcg + 6mcg · 400mcg + 6mcg
Formoterol and budesonide inhaler for asthma and COPD. The budesonide reduces swelling while formoterol opens the airways.
From$40.40/ inhalerView
Respiratory Health
Inhalers, tablets and a nasal spray for asthma, COPD and allergic rhinitis fill this range. Foracort, Advair Diskus and Ventolin are among the recognised names here.
Advair Diskus
Fluticasone Propionate, Salmeterol
100mcg + 50mcg · 250mcg + 50mcg · 500mcg + 50mcg
Fluticasone and salmeterol inhalation powder for asthma and COPD. It combines a corticosteroid with a long-acting bronchodilator in one device.
From$21.00/ inhalerView
Budecort Inhaler
100mcg · 200mcg
A budesonide inhaler for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is a preventer, not a reliever, so it is used daily to reduce airway inflammation.
From$35.56/ inhalerView
Nasonex Nasal Spray
18g
Mometasone furoate nasal spray for allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps. It reduces swelling inside the nose to ease congestion.
From$53.50/ sprayView
Tiova Rotacap
18mcg
Tiotropium inhalation capsules for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It keeps airways open by blocking a nerve signal that narrows them.
From$0.76/ capsuleView
Key points
- Foracort Inhaler and Advair Diskus combine a bronchodilator with a corticosteroid in one inhaler, while Budecort Inhaler contains budesonide alone.
- Ventolin is a tablet here, unlike the inhaled bronchodilators Atrovent and Tiova Rotacap.
- Deltasone is also listed under Pain & Anti-inflammatories, alongside its role here for asthma exacerbation.
- Nasonex Nasal Spray is listed for allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps, not asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease like the rest of this range.
Combination and single-ingredient inhalers
Formoterol and budesonide combine in Foracort Inhaler, listed for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Advair Diskus pairs fluticasone propionate with salmeterol for the same two conditions. Budecort Inhaler contains budesonide alone, also listed for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Other bronchodilators and oral options
Prednisone is the corticosteroid in Deltasone, listed for inflammatory conditions, allergic states and asthma exacerbation. Ventolin (salbutamol) and Atrovent (ipratropium) are bronchodilators listed for bronchospasm, and Tiova Rotacap (tiotropium) is also a bronchodilator, listed for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Singulair (montelukast) is listed for asthma, allergic rhinitis and exercise-induced bronchoconstriction prevention.
Further reading
Which respiratory medicines can I buy on Direct Meds?
Direct Meds lists 9 respiratory medicines. Together they contain 10 different active ingredients, including budesonide, formoterol and fluticasone propionate. Examples include Foracort Inhaler and Advair Diskus; all 9 medicines are listed on this page.
Do you sell allergy and asthma tablets?
Yes. Allergy and asthma tablets on Direct Meds include Singulair (montelukast). More allergy medicines are in allergy relief.
What conditions are respiratory medicines used for?
Between them, the respiratory medicines on Direct Meds are used for asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchospasm, allergic rhinitis and asthma exacerbation.
Do respiratory medicines come as tablets or other forms?
Mostly as inhalers and tablets, with some nasal sprays and inhaler capsules. The forms and strengths are listed on each product page.
Which of these respiratory medicines is right for me?
Start with the active ingredient: there are 10 different ones in this range. Products with the same active ingredients contain the same medicine. Compare their strength, form and price per unit. Each product page's details table lists uses, how quickly it works, side effects and interactions. If you take other medicines, are pregnant or have a long-term condition, check with a doctor or pharmacist first.
Will I receive branded or generic respiratory medicines?
Usually a generic. Names such as Advair Diskus and Ventolin identify the medicine: you receive a generic with the same active ingredients and strength. Others, such as Foracort Inhaler and Budecort Inhaler, are listed under their own names; for these you receive a branded generic or generic with the same active ingredients, depending on stock.
What you will receive →How are respiratory medicines priced?
Compare each medicine, strength and pack on its product page. Prices are shown in rand, converted from US dollars, so the final rand total can change with the exchange rate. Larger packs usually cost less per unit.
Payment and prices →Do I need a prescription to buy respiratory medicines in South Africa?
No. Direct Meds does not ask for a prescription to order respiratory medicines. We are a broker, not a dispensing pharmacy. We arrange orders and delivery with our affiliated supplier on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Where can I buy respiratory medicines online in South Africa?
Choose a product, strength and pack, then check out. Our affiliated supplier delivers across South Africa. Estimated delivery is 7 days with Express Delivery, which includes online tracking, or up to 3 weeks with Regular Delivery.
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