Advair Diskus
Salmeterol with fluticasone inhalation powder in three strengths, used in the management of asthma and COPD. A long-acting beta2-agonist with a corticosteroid.
- Category
- Respiratory Health
- Active ingredients
- Salmeterol · Fluticasone
- Route
- Inhalation use
- Form
- Inhalation powder
- Strengths
- 100/50 · 250/50 · 500/50mcg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Advair Diskus on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Asthma · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Alternative names
- Seretide Accuhaler; Seroflo Inhaler; Advair Rotahaler
- Therapeutic class
- Beta2-adrenoceptor agonist and corticosteroid combination
- Pharmacological class
- Beta2-agonist; Corticosteroid
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to active ingredients; acute asthma attack
- Minor side effects
- headache; nasopharyngitis; hoarseness
- Moderate side effects
- oral candidiasis; tremor; muscle cramps
- Dosage forms
- Inhalation powder
- Administration route
- Inhalation use
- Originator
- GSK
- Onset time
- Minutes
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- beta-blockers; ketoconazole; ritonavir
- Age restrictions
- Check age-specific guidance for children.
Precautions and warnings
rinse mouth after use to prevent fungal infection; monitor for systemic corticosteroid effects; avoid abrupt discontinuation
Serious side effects
paradoxical bronchospasm, requires immediate medical attention; pneumonia, requires immediate medical attention; arrhythmias, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Salmeterol with fluticasone inhalation powder in three strengths, used in the management of asthma and COPD. A long-acting beta2-agonist with a corticosteroid.
Mechanism of action
The combination provides two mechanisms: salmeterol acts as a long-acting beta2-agonist to induce bronchodilation by relaxing airway smooth muscle, while fluticasone is a corticosteroid that reduces airway inflammation and bronchial hyper-responsiveness.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if the benefit outweighs the risk. Breastfeeding: Contact physician.
Advair Diskus is a maintenance medication containing Salmeterol and Fluticasone, used to manage Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. The same active ingredients are also sold under brands including Seretide Accuhaler, Seroflo Inhaler and Advair Rotahaler, supplied as an inhaler in strengths of 100/50, 250/50 and 500/50mcg.
Buying Advair Diskus online
While the original GSK product is widely recognised, generic alternatives often provide an affordable way to ensure continuous access to therapy.
Will I receive the original Advair Diskus?
No. Advair Diskus is the originator brand name, made by GSK, and Yasabai uses it to identify the medicine: you receive a generic with the same active ingredients (salmeterol and fluticasone) at the same doses, mostly a recognised Indian branded generic. The exact brand depends on stock.
How is Advair Diskus priced?
Advair Diskus comes in 100/50, 250/50 and 500/50mcg strengths, in packs of 1 to 3 inhalers, and the price per inhaler for every option is shown above, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs cost less per inhaler. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
What other names is Advair Diskus sold under?
Other brands of salmeterol and fluticasone include Seretide Accuhaler. On Yasabai the same ingredients come as Seroflo Inhaler and Advair Rotahaler.
What does Advair Diskus treat?
Advair Diskus contains salmeterol and fluticasone, used for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The combination provides two mechanisms: salmeterol acts as a long-acting beta2-agonist to induce bronchodilation by relaxing airway smooth muscle, while fluticasone is a corticosteroid that reduces airway inflammation and bronchial hyper-responsiveness.
How quickly does Advair Diskus work?
Salmeterol and fluticasone usually start to work within minutes. How quickly it works can differ from one person to another.
What side effects can Advair Diskus cause?
The common side effects of salmeterol and fluticasone are headache, nasopharyngitis and hoarseness. Less common ones include oral candidiasis, tremor and muscle cramps. Serious but less common side effects include paradoxical bronchospasm, pneumonia and arrhythmias, which need urgent medical attention.
What does Advair Diskus interact with?
Salmeterol and fluticasone can interact with beta-blockers, ketoconazole and ritonavir. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take before you start Advair Diskus.
Is Advair Diskus available over the counter in Thailand?
Yes. In Thailand salmeterol and fluticasone are sold by pharmacists without a prescription, and Yasabai does not ask for one either. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver Advair Diskus to Thailand?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Thailand and across Asia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Advair Diskus is the originator brand name, made by GSK. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with GSK and do not ship the original Advair Diskus.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Salmeterol / Fluticasone) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.