Advair® HFA Inhaler for Asthma Control

Advair® HFA Inhaler is a prescription controller for persistent asthma. It combines an inhaled corticosteroid with a long-acting bronchodilator. CanadianInsulin offers Canadian pricing with US delivery from Canada, helping you compare cost and order online, even if you pay without insurance.

What Advair® Is and How It Works

Advair® HFA contains fluticasone propionate, an inhaled corticosteroid, and salmeterol, a long-acting beta2-agonist. Fluticasone reduces airway inflammation. Salmeterol relaxes airway smooth muscle for sustained bronchodilation. Together, they help prevent asthma symptoms and reduce exacerbations when used daily. This medicine is for maintenance treatment only. It does not relieve sudden breathing problems or acute bronchospasm.

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Advair HFA uses a hydrofluoroalkane propellant in a metered-dose inhaler. It delivers a fixed dose per actuation and is taken twice daily, about 12 hours apart. Consistent, daily use supports better control over time.

Who Advair® Is For

Advair HFA is indicated for the treatment of asthma in patients who need both an inhaled corticosteroid and a long-acting bronchodilator. It is often chosen when symptoms are not adequately controlled on an inhaled corticosteroid alone, or when asthma severity suggests starting combination therapy. It is not a rescue inhaler and is not for treating sudden symptoms. Learn more about asthma basics on our Asthma page.

Do not use Advair HFA if you have a known hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients. People with certain conditions should use caution, including those with cardiovascular disorders, seizure disorders, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, osteoporosis, glaucoma, cataracts, or active infections. Your clinician will decide if this therapy is suitable for you.

Dosage and Usage

Use Advair HFA exactly as prescribed. The usual regimen is two inhalations by mouth twice daily, morning and evening, about 12 hours apart. Your starting strength may be based on your prior asthma therapy. If control is inadequate after two weeks, your clinician may consider a higher strength. After asthma is controlled, step down to the lowest effective strength when possible. Do not exceed the maximum recommended regimen.

Prime the inhaler before first use, and again if it has not been used for several weeks or if it was dropped, following the instructions in the patient leaflet. Shake well before each use. Inhale steadily through the mouthpiece, then hold your breath as directed. Rinse your mouth with water and spit after use to help reduce the risk of oral thrush. Keep your rescue inhaler available for sudden symptoms. For quick relief, your clinician may prescribe a short-acting beta2-agonist such as Ventolin® HFA.

Strengths and Forms

Advair HFA is supplied as a metered-dose inhaler in multiple strengths. Commonly available strengths per inhalation include:

• 45 mcg fluticasone propionate / 21 mcg salmeterol
• 115 mcg fluticasone propionate / 21 mcg salmeterol
• 230 mcg fluticasone propionate / 21 mcg salmeterol

Each canister includes a set number of actuations. Availability may vary by strength. Advair also comes as a dry powder inhaler, Advair® Diskus, which uses a breath-actuated device. Your clinician will choose the form that suits your needs and technique.

Missed Dose and Timing

If you miss a dose, skip it and take your next dose at the usual time. Do not take extra puffs to make up for a missed dose. Maintain regular, twice-daily dosing to support control. Use a rescue inhaler for immediate symptoms as directed by your clinician.

Storage and Travel Basics

Store Advair HFA at room temperature as directed in the patient information. Keep the canister away from extreme heat, cold, or open flame. Do not puncture or incinerate the canister. Replace the cap after use to keep the mouthpiece clean. Clean the mouthpiece at the recommended interval using the steps in the instructions.

When you travel, carry your inhaler in your hand luggage. Avoid leaving it in a hot car or in freezing conditions. Keep your prescription label with you for security checks. If you use a spacer, pack it in a protective bag. Our encrypted checkout helps protect your information when you order refills before a trip.

Benefits

• Two proven medicines in one inhaler: an inhaled steroid and a long-acting bronchodilator.
• Twice-daily dosing for around-the-clock asthma control.
• Helps reduce inflammation and prevent bronchospasm.
• May lower the risk of exacerbations when taken consistently.
• Single device simplifies your daily routine.

Side Effects and Safety

• Common: throat irritation, hoarseness or voice changes, headache, cough, nausea.
• Oral thrush (candidiasis) can occur; rinsing after use helps reduce risk.
• Muscle or bone aches, sinusitis, or upper respiratory tract infection.

Serious but less common risks include paradoxical bronchospasm, hypersensitivity reactions, effects on heart rate or blood pressure, adrenal effects, reduced bone mineral density, growth effects in adolescents, and ocular effects such as glaucoma or cataracts with long-term use. Long-acting beta2-agonists should not be used without an inhaled corticosteroid for asthma. Advair HFA combines both medicines in one device, consistent with safety guidance. Seek urgent care for severe breathing difficulty, swelling, rash, or chest pain.

Drug Interactions and Cautions

Tell your clinician about all medicines you take. Important interactions may include:

• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (for example, ketoconazole, ritonavir, clarithromycin) can increase steroid exposure.
• Beta-blockers may reduce the effect of salmeterol and could trigger bronchospasm.
• Diuretics or other medicines that lower potassium can increase the risk of hypokalemia.
• MAOIs or tricyclic antidepressants can enhance cardiovascular effects of beta2-agonists.

Use caution if you have cardiovascular disease, arrhythmias, thyrotoxicosis, seizure disorders, osteoporosis, glaucoma, cataracts, or active infections. Do not use Advair HFA to treat acute symptoms. Keep a short-acting rescue inhaler on hand for sudden wheeze.

What to Expect Over Time

You may notice easier breathing and fewer daytime or nighttime symptoms after steady use for a week or two. Lung function can continue to improve with regular dosing. Asthma control depends on many factors, including triggers, adherence, and inhaler technique. Review your technique with your clinician at follow-up visits. For broader context on asthma risk and disease patterns, see our article on Asthma Attacks.

Compare With Alternatives

Other combination controllers pair an inhaled steroid with a long-acting bronchodilator. Symbicort® contains budesonide and formoterol and is also taken twice daily. Some patients use single-inhaler triple therapy such as Trelegy® Ellipta, depending on their diagnosis and response. Your clinician will help choose the right option based on severity, exacerbation history, and inhaler technique.

Pricing and Access

Canadian pricing can help you manage the ongoing cost of a brand asthma inhaler. You can check the current Advair HFA price, compare strengths, and place your order online. US delivery from Canada is available after prescription verification. If your clinician adjusts your dose, you can update your order details at checkout.

To save more, consider ordering a multi-month supply when appropriate. You can use our account tools to track refills so you do not run out unexpectedly.

Availability and Substitutions

Availability may vary by strength or pack size. If a requested strength is not available, your prescriber may recommend a different strength or a comparable controller. You can also browse our Asthma Products to review similar options and discuss them with your clinician.

Patient Suitability and Cost Saving Tips

Advair HFA may suit patients who need both an inhaled corticosteroid and a long-acting bronchodilator for maintenance therapy. It is not for sudden symptoms. It is not a first-line rescue medicine. Patients who cannot use a metered-dose inhaler effectively may need training or a different device. If control remains suboptimal, clinicians may adjust the strength, review adherence, or consider add-on therapy such as a long-acting muscarinic antagonist, for example Spiriva® Respimat, when appropriate.

Cost tips:

• Ask your clinician about a 90-day prescription to reduce per-unit cost.
• Set refill reminders so you can reorder before you run out.
• Compare strengths; higher strength is not always required.
• Review inhaler technique to avoid waste and improve control.

Questions to Ask Your Clinician

• Which Advair HFA strength matches my current asthma control?
• How should I adjust my plan if I need my rescue inhaler more often?
• Can I use a spacer, and how do I clean the device?
• What signs suggest I should step up or step down therapy?
• How do my other medicines affect Advair HFA?
• What is my written asthma action plan for flares?

Authoritative Sources

• US Prescribing Information (GSK)
• DailyMed Drug Label
• Health Canada Drug Product Database

Pricing and Ordering

Ready to proceed? You can place your Advair HFA order with US shipping from Canada after we verify your prescription.

Disclaimer: This information is educational and does not replace your clinician’s advice. Always follow your prescriber’s instructions and the official patient leaflet.