Antiallergics
Antiallergics are not one single type of medicine. The group includes antihistamines and corticosteroids, which have different roles, routes and prescribing considerations. We list three options in this category: Atarax with hydroxyzine, Prednisolone, and Rhinocort with budesonide.
What types of antiallergics are included in this category?
Antihistamines are a well-established option for allergy-related symptoms, while corticosteroids are used where anti-inflammatory treatment is needed. Within the wider category, treatment may be directed at nasal symptoms, skin symptoms or more significant allergic and hypersensitivity reactions. The appropriate approach depends on the symptoms being treated, the required route and a prescriber's assessment; products with different active ingredients should not be regarded as interchangeable.
What differences matter when choosing an antiallergic medicine?
The main distinction in our range is between hydroxyzine tablets, prednisolone tablets and budesonide nasal spray. Atarax is an antihistamine supplied as oral tablets, Prednisolone is an oral corticosteroid, and Rhinocort is a nasal corticosteroid. Their forms are relevant to the treatment approach, while the available strengths and package sizes can help you discuss the prescribed product with your clinician and select the option on your prescription.
Which antiallergics do we list and how do the offers compare?
We offer the following products and strengths. Prices and commercial package units differ by product, so the lowest unit price is shown against its own catalogue unit rather than as a comparison between unlike forms.
| Product | Active ingredient | Form | Strengths | Price from | Lowest unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atarax | Hydroxyzine | Tablets | 10 mg, 25 mg | A$120.08 | A$1.02 per tablet |
| Prednisolone | Prednisolone | Tablet | 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg | A$95.76 | A$0.78 per tablet |
| Rhinocort | Budesonide | Nasal spray | 100 mcg, 200 mcg | A$103.36 | A$78.79 per inhaler |
Atarax is available in packs of 90 to 360 tablets. Prednisolone is available in packs of 10 to 360 tablets, depending on strength. For Rhinocort, we list 100 mcg packs from 1 to 10 inhalers and 200 mcg packs of 1, 3 or 6 inhalers.
What should Australian customers know about prescription requirements?
Each medicine we list in this category is described as requiring a prescription from an authorised prescriber in Australia. Prescription status does not establish that every listed presentation is registered or currently available through Australian pharmacies. ARTG inclusion should be checked for the particular product and presentation where relevant.
How do delivery and storage considerations apply?
We can dispatch to Australia by tracked Express delivery, estimated at 4-7 days, or Standard delivery, 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.
The listed products have storage guidance centred on 20°C to 25°C, with brief excursions between 15°C and 30°C permitted. The tablet products should be protected from moisture and light in tightly closed containers; the Rhinocort bottle should be kept upright, capped, protected from light and not frozen. Our packaging helps protect the order during delivery. Once it arrives, collect it promptly and follow the storage directions on each product.