Anti-allergics
What types of medicines belong to anti-allergics?
Anti-allergics is a therapeutic group rather than one single kind of medicine. Long-established approaches include H1 antihistamines for allergy-related symptoms and corticosteroids, which may be used locally, such as in the nose, or systemically for more significant allergic and hypersensitivity reactions. These groups differ in active ingredient, form, route, and clinical purpose, so they should not be treated as interchangeable.
How do the anti-allergic approaches we list differ?
We list three prescription medicine options with distinct profiles. Atarax contains hydroxyzine and is supplied as tablets. Prednisolone is an oral corticosteroid tablet. Rhinocort contains budesonide and is supplied as a nasal spray. The choice between an oral tablet and a nasal product, and between an antihistamine and a corticosteroid, should follow the reason it was prescribed and the prescriber's directions.
| Product | Active ingredient | Form | Available strengths | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atarax | Hydroxyzine | Tablets | 10 mg, 25 mg | C$110.60 |
| Prednisolone | Prednisolone | Tablet | 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg | C$88.20 |
| Rhinocort | Budesonide | Nasal spray | 100 mcg, 200 mcg | C$95.20 |
What should Canadian customers know about prescription status?
All three products we list require a prescription from an authorized prescriber in Canada. Hydroxyzine tablets and systemic oral prednisolone are prescription medicines in Canada. Budesonide inhalation products are also prescription medicines. The current Canadian authorization and exact marketed presentation of a particular Atarax or Rhinocort configuration should be checked in Health Canada's Drug Product Database; product names and strengths alone do not confirm current authorization.
Which practical offer details can help with a comparison?
Package choices differ by product and strength. Atarax is available in packs of 90 to 360 tablets, while Prednisolone has pack options from 10 to 360 tablets. Rhinocort 100 mcg is offered in quantities of 1 to 10 inhalers, and Rhinocort 200 mcg in quantities of 1, 3, or 6 inhalers. The lowest listed unit price is C$0.94 per tablet for Atarax, C$0.72 per tablet for Prednisolone, and C$72.57 per inhaler for Rhinocort; these are different commercial units and are not a like-for-like value comparison.
How do shipping and storage considerations affect an order?
We can dispatch these products to Canada by Express shipping with tracking, estimated at 4 to 7 days, or Standard shipping without tracking, 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.
The listed products are stored at 20°C to 25°C, with brief excursions between 15°C and 30°C permitted. Tablets should be protected from moisture and light in tightly closed containers; the Rhinocort bottle should be kept upright with its cap on, protected from light, and not frozen. We prepare every shipment carefully to protect the contents during delivery. Bring the package inside promptly and store each medicine as directed on its label.