Asthma
Asthma treatment is selected according to the role a medicine has in an individual treatment plan, rather than by strength or price alone. We list inhaled controller combinations and oral medicines in this category, with product, form, strength, and package options shown to help you discuss an appropriate choice with an authorized prescriber.
What should I consider when comparing asthma treatment options?
Asthma medicines may have materially different purposes. Inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta2-agonist combinations are controller treatments used for ongoing asthma management; they are not intended to replace a fast-acting reliever for sudden symptoms. Oral corticosteroids may be prescribed for asthma exacerbations, while oral salbutamol is a bronchodilator option with an established treatment role. The inhaler device or tablet form matters, and products with different active ingredients should not be treated as direct substitutes.
Which asthma medicines do we list?
We list four medicine options across inhaled and oral forms. The comparison below shows the available strengths, package quantities, and starting prices; the commercial unit shown for each offer is the unit used for that product in our catalogue.
| Product | Active ingredient | Form | Available strengths | Package quantities | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advair Diskus | Fluticasone and salmeterol | Inhalation powder | 100 mcg+50 mcg; 250 mcg+50 mcg; 500 mcg+50 mcg | 100 mcg+50 mcg: 2 or 3 inhalers; 250 mcg+50 mcg and 500 mcg+50 mcg: 1-5 inhalers | C$82.60 |
| Dulera | Mometasone and formoterol | Metered-dose inhalation aerosol | 5 mcg+200 mcg | 2, 4, or 6 inhalers | C$253.40 |
| Prednisolone | Prednisolone | Tablet | 5 mg; 10 mg; 20 mg; 40 mg | 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, 270, or 360 tablets | C$88.20 |
| Ventolin | Salbutamol | Tablet | 2 mg; 4 mg | 2 mg: 60, 90, 120, 180, 270, or 360 tablets; 4 mg: 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, 270, or 360 tablets | C$91.00 |
How do inhaled and oral forms differ for selection?
Inhaled products deliver medicine through an inhaler and differ in device type: one option is an inhalation powder and another is a metered-dose aerosol. Oral tablet options have a different route and may be considered in different clinical circumstances. A prescriber can assess whether a controller medicine, bronchodilator, systemic corticosteroid, or another approach fits your existing asthma plan, including whether an inhaler technique review is needed.
What should Canadian customers know about prescription status?
Prescription information is product-specific. Advair Diskus is listed as a prescription drug in Canada. Health Canada lists the mometasone/formoterol inhaler combination under the Canadian brand Zenhale, but that does not establish Dulera as an authorized Canadian brand; authorized mometasone/formoterol inhalers in Canada are prescription drugs. Oral prednisolone and salbutamol tablets are prescription medicines in Canada. Registration of the exact prednisolone tablet product cannot be confirmed from the available information, and salbutamol tablet authorization and market status should be verified by strength and DIN.
How do we ship these asthma medicines, and are there storage considerations?
We can dispatch the listed products to Canada by Express delivery, with tracking and an estimated 4-7 days, or Standard delivery, without tracking and an estimated 14-21 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 at checkout.
Storage requirements should be considered before ordering. The inhalation powder should be kept dry at 20°C to 25°C in its unopened moisture-protective foil pouch until first use. The metered-dose aerosol should be stored at 20°C to 25°C, with excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C, and must not be exposed to temperatures above 48.9°C. The tablet products should be kept at 20°C to 25°C in tightly closed containers away from moisture, heat, and light. 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.