Respiratory Tract
What does respiratory tract care include?
Respiratory tract care is a broad area rather than one condition or one medicine type. It can include treatments used for obstructive airway disease, such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, as well as medicines used as part of treatment for respiratory tuberculosis. The right option depends on the diagnosed condition, the treatment plan and the medicine prescribed by an authorised clinician.
What differences matter when comparing respiratory medicines?
Products in this category are not interchangeable. Inhaled combination therapies may be used for ongoing airway management, while short-acting bronchodilators and oral medicines have different roles. Antitubercular medicines are used within specific multi-medicine treatment regimens and are not treatments for asthma or routine breathlessness. Form also matters: an inhalation powder is used differently from a tablet, so follow the directions provided by your prescriber and pharmacist.
Which respiratory tract products do we list?
We list three products in this care area. They differ in active ingredient, form and the type of treatment plan in which they may be prescribed.
| Product | Active ingredient | Form | Strengths listed | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advair Diskus | Fluticasone and salmeterol | Inhalation powder | 100 mcg+50 mcg, 250 mcg+50 mcg, 500 mcg+50 mcg | A$89.68 |
| Myambutol | Ethambutol | Tablet | 200 mg, 400 mg, 600 mg, 800 mg | A$100.32 |
| Ventolin | Salbutamol | Tablet | 2 mg, 4 mg | A$98.80 |
For package selection, Advair Diskus is listed in packs of 1 to 5 inhalers depending on strength. Myambutol and Ventolin are listed in tablet packs, with quantities ranging from 30 to 360 tablets depending on the selected strength. Compare the prescribed strength and pack quantity before adding a product to your cart.
What should Australian customers know about prescription requirements?
In Australia, fluticasone propionate with salmeterol inhalers, ethambutol and oral salbutamol are Schedule 4 Prescription Only Medicines. Exact ARTG inclusion should be checked for the particular product, strength and dosage form; the presence of related medicines or ingredients in the Australian market does not by itself confirm registration of an exact listed trade name. A prescription from an authorised prescriber is required where applicable.
How do delivery and storage considerations apply?
We can dispatch orders to Australia by tracked Express delivery, estimated at 4-7 days, or untracked 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.
These products have storage requirements that include protection from heat, moisture and light. Advair Diskus also requires its moisture-protective foil pouch before first use. Our packaging helps protect the order during delivery. Once it arrives, collect it promptly and follow the storage directions on each product. Check the product packaging on arrival and seek advice from a pharmacist if you have concerns about its condition.