Ventolin Evohaler
100mcg
Ventolin Evohaler is salbutamol 100mcg as a pressurised inhalation solution for asthma and COPD, a fast-acting beta2 agonist.
FromUS$20.40/ inhalerView
Respiratory Health
This category covers treatments for asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and related breathing problems. Most are inhaled so the medicine reaches the airways directly with fewer whole-body effects. Most treatment is inhaled, and getting the technique and the reliever-preventer distinction right matters as much as the prescription itself.
Medicines in the Respiratory Health category
Advair Diskus
100/50 · 250/50 · 500/50mcg
Salmeterol with fluticasone inhalation powder in three strengths, used in the management of asthma and COPD. A long-acting beta2-agonist with a corticosteroid.
FromUS$106.55/ inhalerView
Beclate Inhaler
200mcg
Beclate Inhaler carries beclometasone 200mcg as a pressurised suspension for asthma. An inhaled corticosteroid that damps airway hypersensitivity.
FromUS$43.69/ inhalerView
Seroflo Inhaler
25/125 · 25/250mcg
Seroflo Inhaler carries fluticasone with salmeterol as a pressurised suspension for asthma and COPD, a corticosteroid with a long-acting agonist.
FromUS$34.00/ inhalerView
Tiova Rotacap
15caps
Tiova Rotacap is tiotropium in hard capsules loaded into a device, for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. A long-acting M3 antagonist.
FromUS$106.00/ bottleView
Combimist L Inhaler
50/20mcg
Combimist L Inhaler pairs levosalbutamol with ipratropium as a pressurised inhalation for COPD and asthma. A beta2-agonist with an antimuscarinic.
FromUS$22.95/ inhalerView
Ventolin Pills
2 · 4mg
Ventolin Pills are salbutamol 2mg and 4mg tablets for asthma and COPD, the swallowed form of the beta2 agonist rather than the inhaled one.
FromUS$0.47/ tabletView
Proair Inhaler
100mcg
Proair Inhaler is salbutamol 100mcg as a pressurised suspension for asthma and COPD, a short-acting beta2 agonist for quick airway opening.
FromUS$15.30/ inhalerView
Tiova Inhaler
9mcg
Tiova Inhaler is tiotropium 9mcg as an inhalation powder for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, blocking muscarinic receptors in the airway.
FromUS$38.25/ inhalerView
Advair Rotahaler
50/250mg
Advair Rotahaler carries fluticasone with salmeterol as an inhalation powder for asthma and COPD, pairing an inhaled corticosteroid with a beta2-agonist.
FromUS$1.81/ tabletView
Bromhexine Tablets
8mg
Bromhexine 8mg tablets, used for respiratory tract disorders with thick, sticky mucus. A mucolytic that thins secretions so they clear more easily.
FromUS$0.77/ tabletView
Theo-24 CR
400mg
Theo-24 CR is theophylline 400mg in a modified-release capsule for asthma and COPD, a methylxanthine that relaxes the bronchial muscle.
FromUS$0.60/ tabletView
Uniphyl CR
400mg
Uniphyl CR is theophylline 400mg as a modified-release tablet rather than a capsule, for asthma and COPD. It inhibits the phosphodiesterase enzymes.
FromUS$0.57/ tabletView
Theo-24 SR
200mg
Theo-24 SR is theophylline at the lower 200mg modified-release strength for asthma and COPD, a xanthine that raises cyclic AMP in the airway.
FromUS$1.33/ tabletView
Key points
- Inhaled treatment reaches the airways directly, so technique affects the result as much as the dose does.
- Relievers and preventers do different jobs: one opens airways quickly, the other reduces inflammation over time.
- Needing a reliever often is a signal to review treatment rather than to keep using more of it.
Classes and ingredients in this category
- Reliever bronchodilators such as salbutamol open the airways quickly.
- Preventer steroids like budesonide and fluticasone reduce inflammation.
- Long-acting options include salmeterol and tiotropium.
Conditions it covers
These medicines are used for asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and allergic rhinitis. Asthma and COPD are managed on stepped plans, so the combination is reviewed against symptoms and lung function.
Further reading
FAQ
Which respiratory medicines can I buy on AU Chemist?
AU Chemist lists 27 respiratory medicines. They contain 16 different active ingredients, including salbutamol, budesonide and salmeterol. Examples include Ventolin Evohaler and Symbicort.
What conditions are respiratory medicines used for?
The respiratory medicines on AU Chemist are used for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, allergic rhinitis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and nasal polyps. Each product page lists the conditions for that medicine.
Do respiratory medicines come as tablets or other forms?
Mostly as inhalers and tablets, with some capsules and inhaler capsules. The forms and strengths are listed on each product page.
Which of these respiratory medicines is right for me?
Start with the active ingredient: there are 16 different ones in this range. Products that share an ingredient contain the same medicine. Compare their strength, form and price per unit. Each product page's details table lists uses, onset, side effects and interactions. If you take other medicines, are pregnant or have a long-term condition, check with a doctor or pharmacist first.
Will I receive branded or generic respiratory medicines?
A branded generic or a generic: AU Chemist supplies branded generics and generics only. Names such as Symbicort and Advair Diskus identify the medicine; you receive a generic with the same active ingredient and dose. The exact brand depends on stock.
What you will receive →How are respiratory medicines priced?
It depends on the medicine, strength and pack size. Each product page shows the price per unit for every option, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs usually cost less per unit.
Payment and discounts →Where can I buy respiratory medicines online in Australia?
Choose a product, strength and pack on AU Chemist, then check out. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Australia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
How ordering works →Last updated