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Inhalers, tablets and syrup for asthma, COPD and chest congestion: salbutamol relievers, budesonide and fluticasone preventers, tiotropium, montelukast, roflumilast, pulmonary fibrosis capsules and mucus medicines.

Advair Diskus

Fluticasone, Salmeterol

100/50/250/50/500/50mcg

Advair Diskus pairs salmeterol with fluticasone in one dry powder device for asthma and COPD maintenance, in 100/50mcg, 250/50mcg and 500/50mcg strengths.

from $106.55 / inhaler View

Advair Rotahaler

Fluticasone, Salmeterol

50/250mcg

Advair Rotahaler is a fluticasone and salmeterol inhaled powder for asthma and COPD maintenance, supplied as 50/250mcg capsules in packs of 30 to 180.

from $1.81 / capsule View

Beclate Inhaler

Beclomethasone Dipropionate

200mcg

Beclate Inhaler is a metered-dose asthma inhaler delivering 200mcg of beclomethasone dipropionate per puff, taken regularly as a preventer to keep symptoms under control.

from $43.69 / inhaler View

Bro-Zedex Syrup

Bromhexine, Guaifenesin, Menthol, Terbutaline

100ml

Bro-Zedex Syrup is a 100ml liquid cough medicine combining bromhexine, guaifenesin, menthol and terbutaline, used for chesty coughs, bronchitis and wheezing.

from $15.81 / bottle View

Bromhexine

Bromhexine

8mg

Bromhexine 8mg tablets thin and loosen sticky mucus so a chesty cough can clear it, for excess mucus and chest congestion; plain generic tablets in large packs.

from $0.77 / tablet View

Budesonide Formoterol Inhaler

Budesonide, Formoterol

100/6/160/4.5/200/6/400/6mcg

Budesonide Formoterol Inhaler combines a corticosteroid and a long-acting bronchodilator for asthma and COPD maintenance, in 100/6, 160/4.5, 200/6 and 400/6mcg strengths.

from $27.20 / inhaler View

Budesonide Formoterol Rotacaps

Budesonide, Formoterol

100/6/200/6/400/6mcg

Budesonide Formoterol Rotacaps are dry-powder capsules for daily asthma and COPD maintenance, pairing an inhaled steroid with a long-acting bronchodilator in 100/6mcg, 200/6mcg and 400/6mcg strengths.

from $0.42 / capsule View

Budesonide Inhaler

Budesonide

100/200mcg

Budesonide Inhaler is a generic corticosteroid inhaler for asthma, sold in 100mcg and 200mcg strengths in packs of one to five inhalers.

from $35.02 / inhaler View

Combimist L Inhaler

Levosalbutamol, Ipratropium bromide

50/20mcg

Combimist L Inhaler is a 50/20mcg pressurised inhaler that pairs levosalbutamol with ipratropium bromide for asthma and COPD, sold as one inhaler or in packs of two or three.

from $22.95 / inhaler View

Combivent

Salbutamol, Ipratropium bromide

50/20mcg

Combivent pairs salbutamol with ipratropium bromide in one pressurised inhaler for COPD and chronic bronchitis, easing wheeze, chest tightness and breathlessness.

from $22.10 / inhaler View

Esbriet

Pirfenidone

200/400mg

Pirfenidone tablets in 200 mg and 400 mg, the generic form of Esbriet, used to slow lung scarring in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Packs hold 30 to 180 tablets.

from $2.18 / tablet View

Fluticasone + Salmeterol

Fluticasone, Salmeterol

250/50/500/50mcg

Fluticasone + Salmeterol is a combined corticosteroid and long-acting bronchodilator inhaler for asthma maintenance and COPD, available in 250/50mcg and 500/50mcg strengths.

from $42.78 / inhaler View

Fluticasone Propionate

Fluticasone

50/250mcg

Fluticasone Propionate rotacaps are dry-powder capsules for asthma, breathed in through a Rotahaler to prevent wheezing, chest tightness and coughing, sold as 50/250mcg in packs of 30 to 180.

from $1.81 / capsule View

Ofev

Nintedanib

100mg

Ofev is generic nintedanib 100mg capsules, an antifibrotic taken twice daily to slow lung scarring in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and other progressive fibrosing lung diseases.

from $3.90 / capsule View

Proair Inhaler

Salbutamol

100mcg

Proair Inhaler is a 100mcg salbutamol inhaler that relieves asthma and COPD symptoms, sold here as generic salbutamol metered-dose inhalers in packs of one or more.

from $15.30 / inhaler View

Pulmicort

Budesonide

100/200mcg

Pulmicort is a budesonide inhaler for asthma and COPD, sold in 100mcg and 200mcg strengths in packs of one, three or six inhalers.

from $45.05 / inhaler View

Rhinocort

Budesonide

100mcg

Budesonide 100mcg nasal spray, listed as Rhinocort, for allergic rhinitis and seasonal allergies — a corticosteroid that calms inflammation in the nose, in packs of one, three or six bottles.

from $41.81 / spray View

Roflumilast

Roflumilast

500mcg

Roflumilast 500mcg tablets, taken once a day to reduce flare-ups in severe COPD with chronic bronchitis, supplied in packs of 30 to 180.

from $1.04 / tablet View

Salbutamol

Salbutamol

100mcg

Salbutamol 100mcg inhaler, also known as albuterol, for quick relief of wheeze and chest tightness in asthma and COPD, available as a single inhaler or a multi-pack.

from $16.37 / inhaler View

Seroflo Inhaler

Salmeterol, Fluticasone

25/125/25/250mcg

Seroflo Inhaler combines salmeterol with fluticasone propionate in a pressurised inhaler for asthma and COPD maintenance, in 25/125mcg and 25/250mcg strengths and packs of 1, 3 or 6.

from $34.00 / inhaler View

Singulair

Montelukast

4/5/10mg

Singulair is sold here as generic montelukast tablets in 4mg, 5mg and 10mg, a once-daily preventer for asthma and for allergic rhinitis (hay fever and year-round nasal allergy).

from $1.08 / tablet View

Spiriva

Tiotropium Bromide

9mcg

The Spiriva listing is a generic tiotropium bromide 9mcg inhaler for COPD and long-term asthma control, in packs of 1, 3 or 6.

from $38.25 / inhaler View

Symbicort Powder

Budesonide, Formoterol

160/4.5mcg

Symbicort Powder is a generic budesonide and formoterol dry powder inhaler for asthma and COPD, sold here as 160/4.5mcg inhalers in packs of 1, 3 or 6.

from $46.75 / inhaler View

Tiova Rotacap

Tiotropium Bromide

15caps

Tiova Rotacap is a once-daily tiotropium bromide inhalation powder for COPD and chronic bronchitis, sold as bottles of 15 capsules loaded into a dry-powder inhaler.

from $106.00 / bottle View

Ventolin Inhaler

Salbutamol

100mcg

Salbutamol 100mcg inhaler, used to manage asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. A beta-2 adrenergic agonist.

from $20.40 / inhaler View

Ventolin Pills

Salbutamol

2/4mg

Salbutamol 2mg and 4mg tablets — the oral bronchodilator sold here as Ventolin Pills — for the wheeze, cough and chest tightness of asthma.

from $0.47 / tablet View

Wake up wheezing and you need something that works in minutes. Wheeze every few weeks and you need something working quietly in the background. Those are different medicines, so the sections below run from fast relief to daily control, then COPD and lung scarring, then cough and mucus.

Fast relief for wheeze and breathlessness

Salbutamol is the rescue medicine, working on tightened airways within minutes. It is listed as Ventolin Inhaler, Proair Inhaler and plain Salbutamol, all 100mcg, with Ventolin Pills as 2mg and 4mg tablets for people who prefer to swallow. A shaky hand and a racing heartbeat for a few minutes are the typical effects of a puff. For COPD, two combined relievers add ipratropium, a second airway-opening drug: Combivent with salbutamol and Combimist L Inhaler with levosalbutamol, both 50/20mcg.

Daily preventers and combination inhalers

Feeling fine is no reason to skip a steroid inhaler; it keeps the airway swelling down so attacks do not start. Pulmicort and Budesonide Inhaler (also sold as Budecort) come in 100mcg and 200mcg, and Beclate Inhaler is beclomethasone at 200mcg. Budesonide also appears as Rhinocort, a 100mcg nasal spray for allergic rhinitis.

One device can carry both a steroid and a long-acting airway opener, which saves juggling two inhalers. Fluticasone with salmeterol is Advair Diskus, Advair Rotahaler, Seroflo Inhaler and Fluticasone + Salmeterol. Budesonide with formoterol is Budesonide Formoterol Inhaler, Budesonide Formoterol Rotacaps and Symbicort Powder (160/4.5mcg). Rotacap and Rotahaler capsules are loaded into a dry-powder device, not swallowed. Fluticasone Propionate rotacaps hold the steroid alone, for someone who does not need the second ingredient.

Singulair (montelukast, 4mg, 5mg and 10mg) is a once-a-day tablet for asthma and allergic rhinitis. It can occasionally change mood and sleep, which is a recognised warning.

COPD maintenance and lung scarring

COPD calls for a daily routine. One dose of tiotropium keeps the airways open for a full day: Spiriva (also sold as Tiotropium Bromide and Tiova Inhaler) at 9mcg, plus Tiova Rotacap capsules. Dry mouth is the familiar complaint.

Roflumilast works differently. This tablet is for severe COPD with chronic bronchitis and repeated flare-ups, and it tends to bring diarrhoea, nausea, weight loss and headache.

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a slow scarring of the lung tissue, has two listings: Esbriet (pirfenidone) and Ofev (also sold as Nintedanib, 100mg capsules). Both are taken with food.

Cough and chest mucus

Bromhexine 8mg tablets thin sticky mucus so it is easier to cough up. Bro-Zedex Syrup (100ml) pairs bromhexine with guaifenesin, menthol and terbutaline, so it eases a wet cough and wheeze together.

Sources

  1. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - Lung Foundation Australia — Lung Foundation Australia
  2. What Is COPD? | NHLBI, NIH — National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
What asthma and respiratory medicines can I buy online in Hong Kong?

PockDose sells salbutamol inhalers as generic Ventolin Inhaler and Proair Inhaler, budesonide inhalers as generic Pulmicort, budesonide plus formoterol inhalers as generic Symbicort Powder, montelukast tablets as generic Singulair, tiotropium inhalers as generic Spiriva, and Bro-Zedex Syrup. Inhalers, tablets and syrup cover asthma, COPD and cough with mucus.

What is the difference between salbutamol and budesonide inhalers here?

Salbutamol is a reliever inhaler, while budesonide is a preventer inhaler. Both come as inhalers in several strengths. There are also combination inhalers such as budesonide plus formoterol, fluticasone plus salmeterol, and tiotropium inhalers. Tablets like montelukast are available as generic Singulair.

How are inhalers and respiratory tablets delivered to Hong Kong?

Orders arrive in plain, unbranded packaging. Tracked courier takes 5–9 business days; standard airmail takes 14–21 business days and is untracked. See delivery and ordering details.

Why rinse my mouth after a steroid inhaler?

Steroid left in the mouth and throat can cause oral thrush and a hoarse voice. Rinsing with water and spitting it out after each dose clears it away. This applies to budesonide, beclomethasone and the fluticasone combinations.

Is Spiriva a reliever inhaler?

No. Spiriva is a once-daily maintenance inhaler for COPD, and it is too slow to stop a sudden attack. For that, a salbutamol inhaler such as Ventolin acts within minutes.

What is the difference between Ventolin and Proair?

Both are salbutamol 100mcg inhalers, so the medicine is the same and only the brand name and device differ. Each is a reliever for wheeze and breathlessness.

How do I use Rotacaps and Rotahaler capsules?

Do not swallow them. You place the capsule in the Rotahaler or similar dry-powder device, twist to split it, then breathe the powder in. The empty shell is thrown away after each dose.