Respiratory Tract
Respiratory tract care is a broad area rather than a single treatment group. It can include medicines for long-term airway management, bronchodilation and infections affecting the lungs. The products we list serve distinct purposes, so the active ingredient, formulation and prescribed role matter when choosing between them.
What does respiratory tract care include?
In UK practice, respiratory care may involve inhaled treatments for asthma or other obstructive airway conditions, as well as specialist-led treatment for respiratory infections such as tuberculosis. Inhaled corticosteroid and bronchodilator combinations, short-acting bronchodilators and antitubercular medicines belong to different medicine families. They are not interchangeable, even where they all relate to breathing or lung health.
How do the products in this category differ?
The key distinction is the medicine family and its intended clinical role. Advair Diskus combines fluticasone and salmeterol in an inhalation powder, whereas Ventolin contains salbutamol in tablet form. Myambutol contains ethambutol, an antitubercular agent used within tuberculosis treatment regimens. A prescriber should determine which medicine, strength and form are appropriate for the condition being treated.
Which respiratory tract products do we list?
We list three products in this care area. The table gives a practical overview of their active ingredients, forms, strengths and starting prices; prices remain attached to their respective commercial units and should not be used to compare unlike products as direct alternatives.
| Product | Active ingredient | Form | Available strengths | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advair Diskus | Fluticasone and salmeterol | Inhalation powder | 100 mcg+50 mcg, 250 mcg+50 mcg, 500 mcg+50 mcg | £43.71 per inhaler |
| Myambutol | Ethambutol | Tablet | 200 mg, 400 mg, 600 mg, 800 mg | £48.89 per tablet pack |
| Ventolin | Salbutamol | Tablet | 2 mg, 4 mg | £48.15 per tablet pack |
Advair Diskus is available in packs of 1 to 5 inhalers depending on strength. Myambutol and Ventolin tablet packs range up to 360 tablets, with available starting quantities varying by strength. We show the applicable pack options and price at product selection.
What should UK customers consider before selecting a product?
All three products we list are prescription-only medicines in the United Kingdom. Fluticasone/salmeterol combination inhalers and oral salbutamol tablets require a prescription, while tuberculosis treatment with ethambutol is managed through NHS services and specialist tuberculosis teams. The exact current UK marketing authorisation of the named Advair Diskus and Ventolin tablet presentations cannot be confirmed from the available product licence information. This does not change the products we list, but it is an important point to discuss with a qualified prescriber or pharmacist.
How do delivery and storage considerations apply?
We can dispatch these products to the United Kingdom by tracked Express delivery, estimated at 4-7 days, or untracked Standard delivery, estimated at 14-21 days. Express shipping costs £22.22 and Standard shipping costs £11.10. Free shipping is available for either method when its respective checkout threshold is reached. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB, Bitcoin and USDT.
Storage requirements are relevant when planning delivery. Advair Diskus should be kept dry at 20°C to 25°C and in its moisture-protective foil pouch until first use. Myambutol and Ventolin tablets should be kept tightly closed, protected from light and moisture, at 20°C to 25°C; Myambutol permits brief excursions between 15°C and 30°C. We pack orders securely for routine postal delivery. Please collect the parcel promptly and follow each product's labelled storage instructions after arrival.