Anti-Inflammatories
Anti-inflammatories are a family of medicines used to reduce inflammation, but they do not all work in the same way or suit the same health concern. Before choosing, it is important to compare the active ingredient, medicine class, form and prescription requirements rather than treating all anti-inflammatory medicines as interchangeable.
What types of anti-inflammatory medicines are there?
Established anti-inflammatory approaches include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as piroxicam, and corticosteroids, such as budesonide. NSAIDs are commonly used in pain and inflammatory conditions, while corticosteroids may be used to control inflammation in particular areas of the body. The appropriate medicine depends on the condition being treated and a prescriber's assessment.
How do the products in this category differ?
The two medicines we list belong to different anti-inflammatory classes and use different routes. Feldene contains piroxicam, an NSAID supplied as an oral capsule. Rhinocort contains budesonide, a corticosteroid supplied as a nasal spray. Their different active ingredients and forms mean they should not be considered direct substitutes.
Which anti-inflammatories do we list?
We list two products in this category. The table gives a practical comparison of the available strengths, package options and starting prices.
| Product | Active ingredient | Form | Available strengths | Package quantities | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feldene | Piroxicam | Capsule | 10 mg, 20 mg | 30 to 360 capsules | A$33.44 |
| Rhinocort | Budesonide | Nasal spray | 100 mcg, 200 mcg | 1 to 10 inhalers | A$103.36 |
For larger packs, the lowest listed unit price for Feldene is A$0.77 per capsule for the 10 mg, 360-capsule pack. For Rhinocort, the lowest listed unit price is A$78.79 per inhaler for the 200 mcg, 6-inhaler pack. These units reflect the catalogue's commercial pack count and are not a comparison of the medicines' clinical value.
What should Australian customers know about prescription status?
For the products we list, both piroxicam and Rhinocort are described as prescription-only medicines in Australia and require a prescription from an authorised prescriber. A particular Feldene capsule strength and sponsor should be checked against the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods where relevant. Prescription status and ARTG registration are product-specific matters, not a status that applies automatically to every anti-inflammatory medicine.
How do delivery and storage considerations affect an order?
We can dispatch to Australia by Express delivery with tracking, estimated at 4-7 days, or Standard delivery without tracking, estimated at 14-21 days. Express shipping costs A$45.58 and Standard shipping costs A$22.78. Free shipping is available for either method when its respective checkout threshold is reached. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Bitcoin and USDT.
Both listed products have storage guidance centred on 20°C to 25°C, with brief excursions between 15°C and 30°C. Feldene should be protected from light and kept tightly closed. Rhinocort should be protected from light, kept upright with its cap on and not frozen. We pack orders securely for routine postal delivery. Please collect the parcel promptly and follow each product's labelled storage instructions after arrival.