Anti-Inflammatories
Anti-inflammatories are a broad medicine class rather than a single type of treatment. The products within it may be used for different forms of inflammation and work through different approaches, so the active ingredient, dosage form, intended treatment area, and prescription requirements all matter before you choose.
What types of anti-inflammatory medicines are there?
Established anti-inflammatory groups include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as piroxicam, and corticosteroids, such as budesonide. NSAIDs are commonly used in inflammatory pain conditions, while corticosteroids are used in a range of settings, including nasal inflammation. These groups are not interchangeable: their appropriate use depends on the condition being treated and a prescriber's advice.
Which differences matter when comparing anti-inflammatories?
Start with the active ingredient and form. An oral capsule and a nasal spray are designed for different routes of use and treatment discussions. Strength is also product-specific: a higher numerical strength in one medicine does not indicate that it is stronger, more suitable, or equivalent to a different active ingredient. Your prescription and pharmacist can help confirm the appropriate medicine and formulation.
Which anti-inflammatory products do we list?
We list two products in this category. The comparison below highlights their distinct ingredients, forms, available strengths, and starting prices; it is not a substitution guide.
| Product | Active ingredient | Form | Available strengths | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feldene | Piroxicam | Capsule | 10 mg, 20 mg | C$30.80 |
| Rhinocort | Budesonide | Nasal spray | 100 mcg, 200 mcg | C$95.20 |
For Feldene, we offer 10 mg packages of 30 to 360 capsules and 20 mg packages of 60 to 360 capsules, depending on strength. Rhinocort is offered in quantities of 1 to 10 inhalers, depending on strength. The lowest listed unit price is C$0.71 per capsule for Feldene and C$72.57 per inhaler for Rhinocort; these commercial units are different and should not be compared as a like-for-like measure.
What should Canadian customers know about prescription status and authorization?
In Canada, piroxicam oral capsules are prescription medicines. The listed Rhinocort configuration is also marked as requiring a prescription. The product names and strengths alone do not confirm an active Canadian authorization for these exact configurations, so the relevant entry should be verified in Health Canada's Drug Product Database. This verification is separate from the products we list and can dispatch.
How do shipping and storage considerations affect an order?
We ship with tracked Express delivery, estimated at 4 to 7 days, and Standard delivery, estimated at 14 to 21 days. Express shipping costs C$41.99 and Standard shipping costs C$20.99. Free shipping is available for either method when its respective checkout threshold is reached. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Bitcoin, and USDT.
Both listed products are stored at 20°C to 25°C, with permitted excursions from 15°C to 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 package medicines carefully for ordinary shipping. Prompt receipt and correct storage after delivery help keep the order in good condition.