# Respiratory Drugs in Nigeria

Our October 2026 copy of the NAFDAC register holds 236 respiratory products across the 3 medicines in this guide, 104 of them with active registrations, from 138 registration holders.

- Source: https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/respiratory/
- Drug guides in this category: 3
- Last updated: October 2026
- Supply report (October 2026 copy): https://ogbogwu.com/data/supply/respiratory/ — 104 active registrations from 78 companies

Asthma in Nigeria is underdiagnosed and undertreated, and the drugs here matter more than their short list suggests. Salbutamol (Ventolin) is the blue rescue inhaler that opens airways in minutes during an attack; prednisolone is the steroid course that calms severe flare-ups. The pattern to avoid is surviving on the blue inhaler alone — needing it most days is the signature of uncontrolled asthma that deserves a preventer plan, not more rescue puffs.

Inhalers are also badly used more often than not: without the right technique (or a spacer for children), much of the dose ends up on the back of the throat instead of in the lungs. Any pharmacist can demonstrate in a minute — it is the cheapest asthma upgrade available. Wheezing that keeps waking you at night, or breathlessness that limits ordinary walking, has outgrown self-management.

## Respiratory drug prices in Nigeria (October 2026)

As of October 2026, respiratory medicines in Nigeria cost between ₦1,090–₦6,010 per pack depending on the drug, brand, and pack size, with live online prices sampled from Nigerian pharmacies for 2 of the 3 medicines below. The table below compares each medicine's typical range.

| Medicine | Typical price range | Online (sampled) |
|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/dexamethasone/) | ₦1,090–₦4,375 | ~₦2,500 (drops) |
| Prednisolone (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/prednisolone/) | ₦2,950–₦6,010 | ~₦3,663 (drops) |
| Salbutamol (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/salbutamol/) | Price varies — check with a pharmacy | — |

Ranges span brands and pack sizes; online figures are medians sampled from Nigerian online pharmacies, latest October 2026. Open-market prices are often lower.

## All respiratory drug guides

- Dexamethasone (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/dexamethasone/): Glucocorticoid (corticosteroid); prescription only; WHO essential medicine
- Prednisolone (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/prednisolone/): Glucocorticoid; prescription only; WHO essential medicine
- Salbutamol (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/salbutamol/): Short-acting beta-2 agonist (SABA); over the counter; WHO essential medicine

## Every registered brand, by medicine (October 2026 copy)

The NAFDAC Greenbook's complete brand list for each respiratory medicine — every registration holder and number, not just the well-known names.

- Dexamethasone brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/dexamethasone/brands/): 122 registrations
- Salbutamol brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/salbutamol/brands/): 74 registrations
- Prednisolone brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/prednisolone/brands/): 40 registrations

## Related on Ogbogwu

Conditions treated with respiratory drugs:

- Allergies & Allergic Reactions (https://ogbogwu.com/conditions/allergies/)
- Asthma (https://ogbogwu.com/conditions/asthma/)

Guides:

- How to Verify if a Drug is NAFDAC-Approved: Step-by-Step Guide (https://ogbogwu.com/guides/nafdac-drug-verification/)
- How to Buy Medicines in Bulk in Nigeria (Safely) (https://ogbogwu.com/guides/how-to-buy-medicines-in-bulk-nigeria/)
- How to Register with NAFDAC as a Drug Dealer in Nigeria (2026 Guide) (https://ogbogwu.com/guides/nafdac-registration-drug-dealers/)

Related categories:

- Allergy (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/allergy/)
- Cough, Cold & Flu (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/cough-cold-flu/)

## FAQs

### What respiratory medicines are available in Nigeria?

As of October 2026, Ogbogwu covers 3 respiratory medicines sold in Nigeria: Dexamethasone, Prednisolone, Salbutamol. Each has a full guide covering NAFDAC-registered brands, typical prices, dosage, side effects, and how to verify the product you're buying is genuine.

### How much do respiratory drugs cost in Nigeria?

As of October 2026, respiratory medicines in Nigeria cost between ₦1,090–₦6,010 per pack depending on the drug, brand, and pack size, with live online prices sampled from Nigerian pharmacies for 2 of the 3 medicines below. The table below compares each medicine's typical range.

### How many respiratory products are NAFDAC-registered?

Our October 2026 copy of the NAFDAC Greenbook holds 236 respiratory products matched to the medicines on this page, from 138 manufacturers — 104 currently listed as active in the Greenbook (listings can lag renewals). Each drug's "All brands" page lists every registered product with its NAFDAC number, and you can verify any number free with our NAFDAC Checker. Always confirm the number on the pack matches the registry before buying.

Verify any NAFDAC number free (no login): https://ogbogwu.com/nafdac-checker/