Advair Diskus
Fluticasone Propionate · Salmeterol
Fluticasone and salmeterol inhalation powder for asthma and COPD. It combines a corticosteroid with a long-acting bronchodilator in one device.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100mcg + 50mcg | 2 inhalers | $58.00 | $29.00 |
| 100mcg + 50mcg | 3 inhalers | $63.00 | $21.00 |
| 250mcg + 50mcg | 1 dry powder inhaler | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| 250mcg + 50mcg | 2 dry powder inhalers | $175.00 | $87.50 |
| 250mcg + 50mcg | 3 dry powder inhalers | $242.00 | $80.67 |
| 250mcg + 50mcg | 4 dry powder inhalers | $311.00 | $77.75 |
| 250mcg + 50mcg | 5 dry powder inhalers | $380.00 | $76.00 |
| 500mcg + 50mcg | 1 dry powder inhaler | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| 500mcg + 50mcg | 2 dry powder inhalers | $191.00 | $95.50 |
| 500mcg + 50mcg | 3 dry powder inhalers | $269.00 | $89.67 |
| 500mcg + 50mcg | 4 dry powder inhalers | $345.00 | $86.25 |
| 500mcg + 50mcg | 5 dry powder inhalers | $422.00 | $84.40 |
- Category
- Respiratory Health
- Active ingredients
- Fluticasone Propionate · Salmeterol
- Route
- Inhalation use
- Form
- Inhalation Powder
- Strengths
- 100mcg + 50mcg · 250mcg + 50mcg · 500mcg + 50mcg
Advair Diskus is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Advair Diskus on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Asthma · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Alternative names
- fluticasone, salmeterol
- Therapeutic class
- Corticosteroid, Long-Acting Beta2-Adrenergic Agonist (LABA) Combination
- Pharmacological class
- Inhaled Bronchodilator and Corticosteroid
- Contraindications
- status asthmaticus; severe hypersensitivity to milk proteins
- Minor side effects
- hoarseness; throat irritation; headache
- Moderate side effects
- oral candidiasis; upper respiratory tract infection; bronchospasm
- Dosage forms
- Inhalation Powder
- Administration route
- Inhalation use
- Originator
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Onset time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Ketoconazole; Ritonavir; Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
- Age restrictions
- Approved for patients four years and older.
Serious side effects
paradoxical bronchospasm, requires immediate medical attention; pneumonia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Fluticasone and salmeterol inhalation powder for asthma and COPD. It combines a corticosteroid with a long-acting bronchodilator in one device.
Mechanism of action
Fluticasone reduces lung airway inflammation, while salmeterol provides long-acting bronchodilation by relaxing smooth muscle.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if benefits outweigh fetal risk. Breastfeeding: Consult a clinician.
FAQ
Will I receive the original Advair Diskus?
No. Advair Diskus is the original brand, made by GlaxoSmithKline, and Direct Meds uses the name to identify the medicine: you receive a generic with the same active ingredients (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol) at the strength you choose. The generic brand and manufacturer depend on available stock.
How much does Advair Diskus cost in South Africa?
Advair Diskus comes in 100mcg + 50mcg, 250mcg + 50mcg and 500mcg + 50mcg strengths, in packs of 1 to 5 inhalers, and the price of every option is shown above. Prices are set in US dollars and converted. Larger packs cost less per inhaler.
Payment and prices →What other names is Advair Diskus sold under?
In South Africa, fluticasone propionate and salmeterol are also sold under brand names such as Sereflo, Foxair and Airflusal.
What is Advair Diskus used for?
Advair Diskus contains fluticasone propionate and salmeterol, used for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
How quickly does Advair Diskus work?
Fluticasone propionate and salmeterol usually start to work within 30 to 60 minutes, and their effect lasts about 12 hours. How quickly they work can differ from one person to another.
What side effects can Advair Diskus cause?
The common side effects of fluticasone propionate and salmeterol are hoarseness, throat irritation and headache. Less common ones include oral candidiasis, upper respiratory tract infection and bronchospasm. Serious but less common side effects include paradoxical bronchospasm and pneumonia, which need urgent medical attention.
What does Advair Diskus interact with?
Fluticasone propionate and salmeterol can interact with ketoconazole, ritonavir and monoamine oxidase inhibitors. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take before you start taking Advair Diskus.
Is Advair Diskus available over the counter in South Africa?
Online, yes: Direct Meds does not ask for a prescription to order Advair Diskus. We are a broker, not a dispensing pharmacy. We arrange orders and delivery with our affiliated supplier on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I buy Advair Diskus online in South Africa?
Yes. 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.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Advair Diskus names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Fluticasone Propionate / Salmeterol at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.